Coleton Benfatti

Coleton Benfatti

Manager

New York, NY

cbenfatti@resecon.com

646.313.2309

Background

Coleton (Cole) Benfatti is a Manager in the New York Office of Resolution Economics, LLC, a litigation consulting firm with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, Charlotte, and Austin. As a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Cole brings specialized knowledge in valuing privately held businesses and uncovering financial misconduct. He specializes in valuations and economic damages analyses for purposes including litigation, personal injury, and commercial disputes. Cole also assists with discovery, conducts industry and market research, supports expert witness testimony preparation and supports forensic investigations and fraud-related matters.

Before joining Resolution Economics, Cole worked at The Red Maple Group, an economic consulting firm focused on economic damages, valuation, and expert testimony. There, he gained hands-on experience in commercial litigation and forensic accounting engagements, contributing to high-stakes matters across a range of industries.

Cole holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Franklin & Marshall College, where he double majored in Business, Organizations and Society, and Economics. In 2022, he was named to the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) “30 Under 30” list, which honors the industry’s top emerging professionals.

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Education

B.A. in Economics and BOS (Business, Organizations and Society), Franklin and Marshall College

Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

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