Where did Gershon Distenfeld go to school?

Gershon Distenfeld studied at Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva University (BS, Finance).

Gershon Distenfeld

Investor

Director of Income Strategies at AllianceBernstein

Hollywood, Florida, United States

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About

Gershon Distenfeld is Director of Income Strategies at AllianceBernstein, which he joined in 1998, having held roles including Co-Head of Fixed Income overseeing a $300 billion platform and, since 2024, leader of the firm's High Yield/High Income franchise managing approximately $60 billion; he plans to depart at the end of 2026. Since 2019 he has served on the Investment Committee of Northwell Health, and in 2012 he founded Yeshivat He'Atid, a Jewish day school in Teaneck, New Jersey, where he served as chairman as enrollment grew from 117 to nearly 700 students. In 2021 he won a World Series of Poker bracelet and donated his $204,000 in winnings to charity, and he is transitioning toward board, advisory, and philanthropic roles.

Experience

AllianceBernsteinDirector of Income Strategies at AllianceBernsteincurrent2024 — presentNashville, TN
AllianceBernsteinCo Head - Fixed Income, Director of Credit2018 — 2026New York, New York
AllianceBernsteinDirector of Credit2015 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
AllianceBernsteinDirector of High Yield2006 — 2015United States
AllianceBernsteinPortfolio Manager - High Yield2002 — 2006New York City Metropolitan Area
AllianceBernsteinHigh Yield Trader2000 — 2002New York City Metropolitan Area
AllianceBernsteinFixed Income Analyst1998 — 2000New York City Metropolitan Area
Lehman BrothersOperations Analyst1997 — 1998

Skills & more

Investment StrategiesFixed-Income InvestingStrategic Financial ManagementInvesting

From Gershon's professional profile.

Colleagues at AllianceBernstein

Aaron Bates

Head of Ultra-High Net Worth & Growth Strategies, Private Wealth at AllianceBernstein

Alex Chaloff

Chief Investment Officer & Head of Investment & Wealth Strategies, Private Wealth at AllianceBernstein

Andrew Chin

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at AllianceBernstein

Beth-Ann Martorello

Chief Audit Officer at AllianceBernstein

Bruce Holley

Independent Director; Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal's Financial Services at AllianceBernstein

Brynn Plummer

Global Head, Community and Belonging at AllianceBernstein

Cathy Spencer

Chief People Officer at AllianceBernstein

Charles Stonehill

Independent Director; Founding Partner, Green & Blue Advisors at AllianceBernstein

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gershon Distenfeld?: Gershon Distenfeld is Director of Income Strategies at AllianceBernstein, which he joined in 1998, having held roles including Co-Head of Fixed Income overseeing a $300 billion platform and, since 2024, leader of the firm's High Yield/High Income franchise managing approximately $60 billion; he plans to depart at the end of 2026. Since 2019 he has served on the Investment Committee of Northwell Health, and in 2012 he founded Yeshivat He'Atid, a Jewish day school in Teaneck, New Jersey, where he served as chairman as enrollment grew from 117 to nearly 700 students. In 2021 he won a World Series of Poker bracelet and donated his $204,000 in winnings to charity, and he is transitioning toward board, advisory, and philanthropic roles.
Where does Gershon Distenfeld work?: Gershon Distenfeld is Director of Income Strategies at AllianceBernstein.
Where did Gershon Distenfeld go to school?: Gershon Distenfeld studied at Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva University (BS, Finance).