financial critical 1985-01-01

Epstein Meets Leslie Wexner: The Beginning of Wealth Transfer

Epstein met Les Wexner, founder of L Brands and one of America's wealthiest retail magnates, at a finance conference in the mid-1980s. Wexner was immediately impressed and gave Epstein virtually unlimited power of attorney over his finances. This relationship became the foundation of Epstein's wealth and social standing.