Todd Meister
Hedge fund manager whose father introduced Epstein to Les Wexner; introduced Steve Tisch to Epstein; 245+ documents, black book entry with 10 numbers.
Also known as: Todd Andrew Meister
Harvard-educated hedge fund manager whose father Robert Meister (former Vice Chairman of Aon Group) introduced Jeffrey Epstein to Les Wexner in the mid-1980s, a pivotal relationship in Epstein's financial rise. Both father and son appear in Epstein's black book: Todd with 10 phone numbers and 2 addresses, Robert with 10 phone numbers and 3 addresses. Todd Meister maintained an active business and social relationship with Epstein well after the 2008 conviction. He introduced New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch to Epstein; reports indicate Epstein subsequently procured women for Tisch. In January 2013, Meister emailed Epstein about potentially acquiring United Sporting Companies (a gun distributor) shortly after Sandy Hook, despite Epstein having his firearms rights stripped.
He forwarded investment manager pitches to Epstein and appeared on contact lists alongside Leon Black, Michael Bloomberg, and other financial figures. Les Wexner seeded Meister's hedge fund Priderock Management with millions, further tying the Wexner-Meister-Epstein financial network together. Meister's career spans Lazard Freres, Rhone Group ($8B private equity), J Net Ventures, Priderock Management ($2B), and his current firm First Spark Ventures. He briefly married Nicky Hilton (Paris Hilton's sister) in 2004; the marriage was annulled after 85 days.
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Todd 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
Todd Andrew Meister graduated cum laude from Harvard College and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. His career includes positions at Lazard Freres (investment banking), Rhone Group ($8B private equity, founding member), J Net Ventures (sold to Epoch Holdings), and Priderock Management ($2B hedge fund, co-founder). He currently serves as Founding General Partner of First Spark Ventures (deep tech VC) and CEO of Meister Company LLC.
His father Robert 'Bob' Meister, former Vice Chairman of Aon Group, is the person who introduced Jeffrey Epstein to Les Wexner after meeting Epstein on a flight from New York to Palm Beach in the mid-1980s. This introduction is widely regarded as the most consequential relationship in Epstein's financial rise. Les Wexner also seeded Todd's hedge fund Priderock with millions, creating a multi-generational financial entanglement.
Todd Meister's personal assistant Renata Shamrakova was charged in 2012 with stealing approximately $900,000 from him. She ultimately pled guilty and agreed to repay $821,000.
Epstein Connection
Timeline(7 events)
Father Robert Meister introduced Jeffrey Epstein to Les Wexner, a pivotal connection in Epstein's financial career.
Listed in Epstein's black book with 10 phone numbers and 2 addresses.
Married Nicky Hilton at Las Vegas Wedding Chapel; marriage annulled 85 days later.
Email threads about delivering documents to Epstein personally.
Emailed Epstein about acquiring United Sporting Companies (gun distributor) after Sandy Hook.
Forwarded investment manager pitches to Epstein, including Adam Campbell for pattern recognition strategy.
Introduced Steve Tisch (NY Giants co-owner) to Epstein. Tisch was reportedly 'blown away' by Epstein.
At a Glance
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1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 3 other persons in the Epstein network”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 10 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Network Graph
Known Connections (3)
External Cross-Check
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Document Mentions
About Todd Meister
Who is Todd Meister?
Harvard-educated hedge fund manager whose father Robert Meister (former Vice Chairman of Aon Group) introduced Jeffrey Epstein to Les Wexner in the mid-1980s, a pivotal relationship in Epstein's financial rise. Both father and son appear in Epstein's black book: Todd with 10 phone numbers and 2 addresses, Robert with 10 phone numbers and 3 addresses. Todd Meister maintained an active business and social relationship with Epstein well after the 2008 conviction. He introduced New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch to Epstein; reports indicate Epstein subsequently procured women for Tisch. In January 2013, Meister emailed Epstein about potentially acquiring United Sporting Companies (a gun distributor) shortly after Sandy Hook, despite Epstein having his firearms rights stripped. He forwarded investment manager pitches to Epstein and appeared on contact lists alongside Leon Black, Michael Bloomberg, and other financial figures. Les Wexner seeded Meister's hedge fund Priderock Management with millions, further tying the Wexner-Meister-Epstein financial network together. Meister's career spans Lazard Freres, Rhone Group ($8B private equity), J Net Ventures, Priderock Management ($2B), and his current firm First Spark Ventures. He briefly married Nicky Hilton (Paris Hilton's sister) in 2004; the marriage was annulled after 85 days.
What is Todd Meister's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Todd Meister appears in 909 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 3 other persons of interest.
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