Alan Greenberg
Bear Stearns chairman who hired and mentored Epstein in 1976 despite his lack of a college degree. Died 2014.
Also known as: Ace Greenberg, Al Greenberg
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Alan Greenberg appears in 618 case documents, 2 flight log entries, and 1 email record in the Epstein files.
Alan "Ace" Greenberg (1927-2014) was chairman of Bear Stearns who hired Jeffrey Epstein at the firm in 1976 despite Epstein having no college degree. Greenberg preferred hiring men he called "PSDs" (poor, smart, and determined) and came to view Epstein as his protege. A Dalton School parent made the introduction.
Epstein rose quickly at Bear Stearns, becoming a limited partner by 1980 before leaving in 1981 under disputed circumstances. Greenberg appeared in Epstein's birthday book alongside prominent Wall Street and social figures. He died on July 25, 2014, at age 86.
His early mentorship gave Epstein his entry into elite financial and social circles.
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Alan Greenberg appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Alan "Ace" Greenberg (1927-2014) was the longtime chairman and CEO of Bear Stearns, one of Wall Street's most prominent investment banks. Born the son of an Oklahoma City shopkeeper, he earned a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma before entering the financial industry. He rose through Bear Stearns to become its leader, known for his gruff demeanor, frugality, devotion to bridge, and loyalty to his trading floor colleagues. He was a dominant figure on Wall Street during the 1970s and 1980s.
Epstein Connection
Alan Greenberg is documented as the person who hired Jeffrey Epstein at Bear Stearns in approximately 1976, despite Epstein lacking a college degree. Multiple sources describe how the connection was made through Epstein's teaching position at the Dalton School, an elite Manhattan private school, where Epstein tutored Greenberg's son Ted and was reportedly friendly with Greenberg's daughter Lynne. Greenberg served as one of Epstein's key supporters at Bear Stearns, along with Jimmy Cayne. After Epstein's departure from Bear Stearns in the early 1980s, Greenberg appeared in Epstein's personal black book with three phone numbers, indicating a continued relationship. Multiple documents metaphorically describe Epstein's Bear Stearns career as 'the rocket ship that Ace Greenberg had given him to pilot.'
Key Allegations(7)
Greenberg hired Jeffrey Epstein at Bear Stearns circa 1976 despite Epstein having no college degree, after Epstein tutored Greenberg's son Ted and befriended his daughter Lynne at the Dalton School.
documentedEpstein allegedly used a romantic relationship with Greenberg's daughter Lynne to gain entry to Bear Stearns.
allegedGreenberg and Jimmy Cayne were Epstein's two key supporters at Bear Stearns, but were outnumbered by the executive committee when it asked Epstein to resign in the early 1980s.
allegedGreenberg says he cannot recall the executive committee vote that led to Epstein's departure from Bear Stearns.
documentedGreenberg appeared in Epstein's personal black book with three phone numbers.
documentedA Dalton School parent introduced Epstein to Greenberg, reportedly telling Epstein 'wouldn't you rather be rich than be a teacher?'
allegedAfter Epstein's resignation from Bear Stearns, Epstein continued to receive an annual bonus of roughly $100,000, and the SEC never brought charges against Epstein or any other Bear Stearns employee.
allegedLegal Status
Greenberg was not charged or investigated in connection with the Epstein case. He appears in Epstein's personal black book and is referenced extensively in documents as Epstein's early career mentor at Bear Stearns. He died in 2014 before the most significant Epstein investigations and prosecutions.
Notable Statements(2)
“Everyone tells me you're super smart in math”
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Contradictions(2)
Greenberg says he cannot recall the circumstances of Epstein's departure from Bear Stearns, specifically whether the executive committee asked Epstein to resign.
Other sources state that the executive committee asked Epstein to resign after his two supporters, Ace Greenberg and Jimmy Cayne, were outnumbered. Cayne separately denies this happened.
Some published reports say Greenberg's son Ted introduced Epstein to Greenberg.
Other sources say Greenberg's daughter Lynne was the key connection, with some alleging Epstein used a romantic relationship with Lynne to gain entry to Bear Stearns. Still other sources describe a Dalton parent making the introduction directly.
Key Relationships(3)
Greenberg hired Epstein at Bear Stearns circa 1976 and served as his mentor and supporter at the firm. Epstein later listed Greenberg in his personal black book with three phone numbers. Multiple documents describe Greenberg as having given Epstein his start on Wall Street.
Jimmy Cayne was also hired by Greenberg at Bear Stearns (reportedly after meeting him in a bridge game) and both Greenberg and Cayne served as Epstein's supporters at the firm. Cayne would go on to run Bear Stearns.
Les Wexner is mentioned in the same documents as Greenberg in the context of Epstein's network of powerful associates, though no direct Greenberg-Wexner relationship is documented.
Timeline(5 events)
Epstein teaches math at Dalton School, where he tutors Greenberg's son Ted and becomes friendly with Greenberg's daughter Lynne.
Greenberg hires Epstein at Bear Stearns despite Epstein having no college degree, reportedly after a conversation about Epstein's mathematical abilities.
Bear Stearns employees including Epstein are summoned to testify before the SEC in an insider-trading investigation connected to Seagram CEO Edgar Bronfman's bid for St. Joe Minerals.
Epstein departs Bear Stearns. Some accounts say the executive committee asked him to resign after Greenberg and Cayne were outnumbered; Greenberg says he cannot recall this; Cayne denies it.
Alan Greenberg dies.
At a Glance
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3 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (2 entries)
1992-1995
“Appeared on 2 documented flights between Palm Beach International, FL and Teterboro Airport, NJ”
Palm Beach International, FL → Ronald Reagan Washington National, DC
1992-04-27
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 6 other persons in the Epstein network”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (6)
External Cross-Check
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Political Donations (100)
Cross-referenced against FEC Schedule A (individual contributions). Name matching does not confirm identity.
Top Recipients
Flight Log Appearances (2)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 1995 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N908JE | Ghislaine Maxwell, Matt Grippi, A S +3 |
| Apr 27, 1992 | Palm Beach International, FL → Ronald Reagan Washington National, DC | N108JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell |
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (1)
About Alan Greenberg
Who is Alan Greenberg?
Alan "Ace" Greenberg (1927-2014) was chairman of Bear Stearns who hired Jeffrey Epstein at the firm in 1976 despite Epstein having no college degree. Greenberg preferred hiring men he called "PSDs" (poor, smart, and determined) and came to view Epstein as his protege. A Dalton School parent made the introduction. Epstein rose quickly at Bear Stearns, becoming a limited partner by 1980 before leaving in 1981 under disputed circumstances. Greenberg appeared in Epstein's birthday book alongside prominent Wall Street and social figures. He died on July 25, 2014, at age 86. His early mentorship gave Epstein his entry into elite financial and social circles.
What is Alan Greenberg's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Alan Greenberg appears in 618 case documents, 2 flight logs, and 1 email from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 6 other persons of interest.
Did Alan Greenberg fly on Epstein's planes?
Yes, Alan Greenberg appears on 2 flight manifests from Epstein's aircraft logs, including flights between Palm Beach International, FL and Ronald Reagan Washington National, DC.
Is Alan Greenberg in the Epstein files?
Yes. Alan Greenberg is referenced in 618 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases. They also appear on 2 flight logs. 6 connections to other persons of interest have been documented.
Was Alan Greenberg in Epstein's black book?
Yes, Alan Greenberg appears in Jeffrey Epstein's personal address book (the "black book") with 3 phone numbers listed.
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