Robert Meister
Aon vice chairman; introduced Epstein to Les Wexner circa 1990, enabling Epstein's access to Wexner's fortune.
Also known as: Bob Meister, Rob Meister
Insurance executive and former vice chairman of Aon Group, one of the world's largest insurance brokerage and risk advisory firms. Meister met Jeffrey Epstein in the mid-1980s on a flight from New York to Palm Beach. Epstein's black book lists Meister on page 76 with ten phone numbers and three addresses, one of the more extensive entries in the book. Critically, Meister was the person who introduced Epstein to Leslie Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands and Victoria's Secret, around 1990. That introduction led directly to Wexner appointing Epstein as the head of Wexner Investment Co., his de facto family office, granting Epstein broad power of attorney and access to his finances.
Epstein later swindled Wexner out of what Wexner described as "vast sums." Meister and Epstein subsequently had a falling out, though Wexner helped Meister's son Todd Meister launch a hedge fund with a substantial investment. The introduction to Wexner is considered one of the most consequential connections in the entire Epstein network.
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Robert Meister 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
Robert Meister served as Vice Chairman of the Aon Group, a major global insurance brokerage and consulting firm. He was a prominent insurance executive based in the New York area with connections in Palm Beach, Florida. His name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with three phone numbers, and he is referenced across multiple Epstein-related investigative documents, Vanity Fair profiles, and financial records.
Meister's significance in the Epstein case stems primarily from his documented role as the intermediary who introduced Jeffrey Epstein to billionaire Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands (parent of Victoria's Secret and The Limited). This introduction, which multiple sources place in the mid-1980s, proved to be a pivotal moment in Epstein's career trajectory, as Wexner became Epstein's most important financial client and benefactor.
No criminal allegations of wrongdoing against Meister in connection with the Epstein case have been publicly made. He was, however, served with a subpoena in an Epstein-related Florida civil case in October 2009, and his name appears in investigative documents exploring the broader financial network around Epstein, Wexner, and the Steven Hoffenberg Ponzi scheme.
Epstein Connection
Robert Meister's primary documented connection to Jeffrey Epstein is as the intermediary who introduced Epstein to billionaire Les Wexner. Multiple sources -- including the 2003 Vanity Fair profile, Wikipedia compilations used in bank due diligence, and House Oversight documents -- state that Epstein met Wexner through insurance executive Robert Meister and his late wife in Palm Beach, Florida, in approximately 1985-1986. According to House Oversight documents, Meister first met Epstein on a 1985 New York-to-Palm Beach flight and later recalled the meeting in 1989 when his client Les Wexner complained about his money managers, at which point Meister facilitated the introduction. Meister's name also appeared in Epstein's personal contact directory (black book) with three phone numbers, and former Epstein house manager Juan Alessi recognized Meister's name as being in directories kept at Epstein's Palm Beach residence.
Key Allegations(6)
Robert Meister introduced Jeffrey Epstein to Les Wexner, leading to Epstein becoming Wexner's financial adviser
documentedMeister met Epstein on a 1985 New York-to-Palm Beach flight and recalled the meeting in 1989 when Les Wexner complained about his money managers
allegedMeister filed a conversion report with the SEC in 1985 that was related to the Hoffenberg Ponzi scheme
allegedPossible links between Meister, Epstein, Robert Gold, Les Wexner, and the Hoffenberg Ponzi scheme involving misappropriated investor funds
allegedMeister's name appeared in Epstein's personal contact directory (black book) with three phone numbers
documentedFormer Epstein house manager Juan Alessi recognized Robert Meister's name as being in directories kept at Epstein's Palm Beach home
documentedLegal Status
Robert Meister was served a subpoena on October 23, 2009 in the Florida civil case Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley J. Edwards et al. (Case No. 502008CA005240XXXXMB). He is named in multiple Epstein-related investigative and financial documents. No criminal charges or allegations of personal wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been publicly documented.
Contradictions(1)
Epstein told people he met Wexner in 1986 in Palm Beach directly
Multiple documents state that Epstein met Wexner through insurance executive Robert Meister and his late wife, not through a direct meeting. House Oversight documents further specify Meister met Epstein in 1985 and introduced him to Wexner around 1989.
Key Relationships(2)
Multiple sources document that Meister met Epstein in 1985 on a flight from New York to Palm Beach. Meister's name appears in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers and was recognized by Epstein's former house manager as being in Epstein's directories. (dc-1508960, efta-efta00157634, kaggle-ho-021971, kaggle-ho-022082)
Meister was Les Wexner's insurance executive and introduced Wexner to Epstein. Wexner was described as Meister's client who complained about his money managers, prompting Meister to connect him with Epstein. (d-28674, d-34595, kaggle-ho-021971, kaggle-ho-022082)
Timeline(7 events)
Robert Meister met Jeffrey Epstein on a flight from New York to Palm Beach, Florida
Meister allegedly filed a conversion report with the SEC related to the Hoffenberg scheme
Epstein met Les Wexner through Robert Meister and his late wife in Palm Beach (per Vanity Fair profile and other sources)
Meister recalled his 1985 meeting with Epstein when client Les Wexner complained about his money managers; Meister facilitated introduction of Epstein to Wexner
Vanity Fair publishes profile of Epstein ('The Talented Mr. Epstein') mentioning Meister's role in introducing Epstein to Wexner
Served a subpoena in the Florida civil case Epstein v. Edwards et al. (Case No. 502008CA005240XXXXMB)
Former Epstein house manager Juan Alessi recognized Meister's name in Epstein's Palm Beach directory during trial preparation session with AUSA
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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About Robert Meister
Who is Robert Meister?
Insurance executive and former vice chairman of Aon Group, one of the world's largest insurance brokerage and risk advisory firms. Meister met Jeffrey Epstein in the mid-1980s on a flight from New York to Palm Beach. Epstein's black book lists Meister on page 76 with ten phone numbers and three addresses, one of the more extensive entries in the book. Critically, Meister was the person who introduced Epstein to Leslie Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands and Victoria's Secret, around 1990. That introduction led directly to Wexner appointing Epstein as the head of Wexner Investment Co., his de facto family office, granting Epstein broad power of attorney and access to his finances. Epstein later swindled Wexner out of what Wexner described as "vast sums." Meister and Epstein subsequently had a falling out, though Wexner helped Meister's son Todd Meister launch a hedge fund with a substantial investment. The introduction to Wexner is considered one of the most consequential connections in the entire Epstein network.
What is Robert Meister's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Robert Meister appears in 359 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
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