Rey Valdez

Controller

Rialto Capital Management

Mr. Valdez joined Rialto in 2017 and currently serves as Controller of the real estate equity vehicles managed by Rialto. Mr. Valdez joined Rialto as a senior manager and subsequently served as assistant controller from 2019 to 2022.

Prior to joining Rialto, Mr. Valdez was an experienced manager in Deloitte & Touche LLP’s audit and assurance practice specializing in the investment management group. During his 7-year tenure at Deloitte, Mr. Valdez served financial services clients, including private equity and venture capital funds, funds of funds, and registered investment advisers. In this role, Mr. Valdez managed multiple multi-billion dollar AUM engagements with various capital structures (Partnerships, Co-Investments Vehicles, Feeders & Blockers, and Master-Feeders) reporting under U.S. GAAP.

Mr. Valdez received a B.S. in Accounting from William Paterson University and is a Certified Public Accountant.