 | Jordan Arand | Northmarq | Senior Vice President, Investment Sales | Jordan Arand is Senior Vice President in Northmarq’s Nashville office, where he specializes in Multi-Family investment sales across Tennessee and Kentucky.
Prior to joining Northmarq, Mr. Arand was an investment sales advisor at Capstone Apartment Partners in Nashville where he focused on the disposition of Multi-Family assets and development land. During his time at Capstone, Jordan was directly involved in over $1 billion of sales volume. Before joining Capstone, Jordan spent several years in J.P. Morgan’s Chicago office, raising assets in their funds business. |
 | Daniel Benedict | BRG | president | Daniel Benedict is the Founder and President of Benedict Realty Group (BRG). BRG is a privately held company founded over twenty years ago owning and managing over 7,500 multifamily units in New York City including buildings and sponsor condo or coop units. In addition, BRG owns over a million square feet of commercial and multifamily properties outside New York City including medical office, multifamily, manufactured home sites and general commercial office buildings. BRG’s strategy is to purchase both core plus and value-add opportunities.
A resident of New York City, Mr. Benedict is on the Executive Board of the New York Apartment Association, (NYAA) and on the Board of First Central Savings Bank. Mr. Benedict is also on the National Board of the FIDF. |
 | Taylor Brown | GREA | Managing Director | Taylor Brown began his career in 2008 with Brown Realty Advisors where he was involved in the sale of over 75,000 units and over $4 billion in volume. His responsibilities span the entire lifecycle of a multifamily transaction with an emphasis on customer service. Taylor has an in-depth understanding of financial underwriting, past and current market conditions, markets and submarkets located in the Southeast United States, and negotiation and execution of purchase and sale agreements. Taylor’s hands-on approach and candid advice has led to long standing relationships and continued repeat business. He also has access to capital markets as a direct lender to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Freddie SBL, FHA, Bridge, and CMBS loans.
Taylor is an active member of The Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors, The Young Council of Realtors, The Atlanta Apartment Association, and the ACBR Million Dollar Club. He is currently a licensed real estate salesperson in the States of Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. He is also in the final stages of obtaining his CCIM designation. On a personal note, Taylor has been active in coaching baseball at the Northside Youth Organization and participates in local Club Sport Atlanta events.
Taylor received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Real Estate from the Terry School of Business at The University of Georgia. He resides in Atlanta with his wife and three children. |
 | Chris Bruzas | Berkadia | Managing Director | Chris Bruzas, Managing Director of Investment Sales for Berkadia, is based out of Indianapolis with an outstanding track record in the Indiana and Kentucky markets. He is responsible for over $2 billion in apartment sales and more than 20,000 units closed. Chris and the Indianapolis office has an impressive list-to-close ratio standing at over 90% since 2021, a figure that sets them apart from their competitors. In 2022, Chris facilitated sales of over 6,000 units in Indiana. His knack for delivering results has made him a Berkadia top 50 producer in 2017 and 2018, a top 25 producer in 2019, 2020, and 2021, and a top 3 producer in 2022. Chris has also been honored with the Connect CRE Next Generation Award and the Midwest Real Estate News Hall of Fame recognition, amongst others.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Chris graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a B.S. in Management and Business Foundations. His deep understanding of the local market, and his unwavering commitment to providing top-notch services to his clients, have made him one of the most sought-after Brokers in the area. |
 | Shlomo Chopp | Case | Managing Partner | Shlomo Chopp is the Managing Partner of Case Equity Partners, with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate investment and advisory. He has established a well-earned reputation for resolving distressed property and debt situations, repositioning assets, and creating value in complex scenarios.
The son of a computer programmer, Mr. Chopp's journey into commercial real estate began in 2003 with PropTech software sales to real estate finance brokerages. Since then, he has been involved in transactions totaling nearly $5 billion, spanning investments, structuring, and advisory roles.
In 2010, Mr. Chopp founded Case Property Services (CPS), a specialized firm assisting borrowers and guarantors with distressed real estate loans. Leveraging deep expertise in structured finance and CMBS, CPS excels at strategic analysis and fostering proactive lender-borrower communication to create leverage for clients.
Mr. Chopp is also part of a family office managing a diverse portfolio of ±70 properties across the U.S. His focus on value-add opportunities and distressed debt expertise extends across the capital stack, including bonds, loans, and properties.
Beyond real estate, Mr. Chopp holds four patents in shopping center innovation, e-commerce, and fulfillment. His invention, retailOS™, integrates physical and digital retail experiences, enhancing shopping center value and operational profitability. A "Top Retail Expert" recognized by RETHINK RETAIL for four consecutive years, Mr. Chopp is a thought leader at the intersection of technology, real estate and debt. |
 | Ariel Feldhamer | Lightstone | Senior Vice President of Asset Management & Investments | Ariel Feldhamer is Senior Vice President of Asset Management and Investments for Lightstone, and President of Beacon Management, the property management subsidiary of Lightstone. Mr. Feldhamer is responsible for the operations and asset management of more than 15,000 Multi-Family units, valued in excess of $2 billion, including oversight of all facets of property operations, capital allocations, and development and execution of ownership strategy for the portfolio. Additionally, Mr. Feldhamer plays a lead role in the acquisition, disposition, and financing of Multi-Family assets for Lightstone and has been instrumental in completing over $2 Billion in transactions since joining the company in 2005. Mr. Feldhamer holds both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from Beth Medrash Govoha. |
 | Joseph Fingerman | A&E Real Estate Finance | President & Managing Director | Joseph E. Fingerman has been in the commercial real estate lending industry for over 25 years. He currently serves as President and Managing Director of A&E Real Estate Finance, ("AEREF") a lending platform in New York City affiliated with A&E Real Estate, one of the largest vertically integrated Multi-Family Owner-Operators in New York City. AEREF specializes in customized commercial mortgage financing solutions for experienced and qualified real estate investors and operators.
Until June 2023, he served as Managing Group Director and Senior Vice President of the Commercial Real Estate Lending Group at Signature Bank. He was promoted to this position having joined the Bank in November 2007 as Associate Group Director - Vice President. At Signature, Mr. Fingerman led a team of veteran professionals dedicated to serving and solidifying the Bank’s relationships with many of the New York area’s top real estate clients. His seasoned team was well known in lending for retail, offices, multi-family and mixed-use properties as well as new construction finance and note financing.
Mr. Fingerman began his commercial real estate career at Commercial Bank of New York. He later became a key member of the highly successful real estate lending group at North Fork Bank. He currently serves as a board member for a range of professional organizations and has received numerous awards recognizing his expertise and successes. Mr. Fingerman serves on the board of UJA of New York and the Suffolk Y JCC. In addition, he is a member of REBNY, ICSC, New York Apartment Association, LIREG, Association of Better Long Island and AIPAC. |
 | Joel Fleisher | Buckhurst Management | Principal | Joel Fleisher is a seasoned real estate investor with expertise in all facets of property ownership and management. As the founding principal of Buckhurst Properties, he oversees a diverse portfolio of over 3,000 multi-family units, primarily located in Ohio.
With a keen eye for optimization, Joel excels at identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving strategies without compromising the resident experience. His targeted renovation approach transforms properties into higher-quality assets, yielding maximum cash flow, increased value, and substantial returns on investment.
Under Joel's leadership, Buckhurst Properties continues to grow and thrive, solidifying its position as a reputable player in the real estate industry. |
 | Leon Goldenberg | Goldmont Realty Corp | CEO | Leon Goldenberg has been the Chief Executive Officer of Goldmont Realty for over 30 years. He possesses a wealth of experience and consistent success. In his role as CEO, Mr. Goldenberg maintains his founding vision while setting future goals for the company. He also takes the lead in investor and partner relations.
A proud member of the Jewish community, Mr. Goldenberg serves on numerous Boards. He is First Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at COJO of Flatbush and the Chairman of the Board at Shalom Torah Centers. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Agudath Israel of America, Treasurer of Agudath Israel of America Community Board and leads COPE, a college accredited CPA Program. In addition, Mr. Goldenberg sits on the boards of various businesses in the health care field giving him a broad range of experience.
In addition to this, Mr. Goldenberg hosts the popular weekly radio show “Community Matters,” which airs each Saturday at 10pm on WSNR 620 AM on your radio dial or online at
http://www.radio620am.com. |
 | Mr. Ralph Herzka | Meridian Capital Group | Founder & Senior Chairman | Ralph Herzka is the Founder and Senior Chairman of Meridian Capital Group. Mr. Herzka is widely viewed as one of the country’s foremost innovators and experts in the field of commercial mortgage origination, and enjoys relationships with many of the country’s top mortgage borrowers and lenders.
Mr. Herzka has co-founded several successful commercial mortgage lending platforms including, most recently in 2021, NewPoint Real Estate Capital, which is licensed to participate in various government sponsored enterprise loan origination and servicing businesses.
In addition to his professional innovation and leadership, Mr. Herzka is a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, philanthropist, and passionate participant in the field of Jewish identity and outreach. In the field of Jewish identity and outreach in particular, Mr. Herzka is regularly invited to lecture and speak to students on college campuses nationwide, and commits substantial time and energy to this effort. Mr. Herzka has adopted several charitable causes and institutions as personal responsibilities, contributing individually and raising millions of dollars enabling them to grow and thrive.
Mr. Herzka resides in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and regularly spends time with his children in the greater New York area and Jerusalem. |
 | Ted Jones | Ted C Jones, PhD | Real Estate Economist | Ted C. Jones is the Chief Economist – Senior Vice President for Stewart Title Guaranty Company. Previously, he served as the First Director of Investor Relations for Stewart Information Services Corporation NYSE-STC for 17 years, ending March 2014. Currently, Mr. Jones addresses the information needs of internal and external customers, conducts on-going research and supports economic and financial analysis for the company and its customers. Jones earned a PhD in finance with a minor in statistics and a Master’s degree in Land Economics and Real Estate from Texas A&M University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University.
Prior to joining Stewart, Mr. Jones served as Chief Economist at Texas A&M University’s Real Estate Center, the nation’s largest publicly funded real estate research group. Before that, he authored and taught the valuation and appraisal section of the Bachelor of Commerce in Valuation and Property Management at Lincoln College, University of Canterbury near Christchurch, New Zealand. An internationally recognized real estate expert, Mr. Jones has completed appraisals and property analysis in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the U.S.
Mr. Jones' recognized specialty is applied real estate research. He has completed numerous mass-appraisal assignments including more than $3 Billion of income-producing property owned by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, retail properties, hotels, motels, offices, commercial land, Multi-Family housing, residences and numerous other special use properties. He completed a study on the impact of the Resolution Trust Corporation on real estate values and testified before the Oversight Board. His expert witness testimony has included analysis and evaluation of a solid rocket missile and carbon fiber plant, hydro, gas and coal-fired electric utilities and co-generation plants, an internal pipe coating plant in Scotland servicing the North Sea oil and gas production, and arguments on the treatment of deferred income taxes in the valuation of regulated public utilities. He has consulted The Boeing Company on property valuation issues relating to ad valorem property taxes at Boeing’s diverse aerospace and aircraft manufacturing plants in Washington.
An accomplished speaker, he typically gives more than 150 presentations on real estate and the economic outlook each year. Representative real estate groups addressed include: the National Association of REALTORS®, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives, Fannie Mae®, the American Land Title Association®, The Housing Round Table, Association of University Real Estate Officials, New Zealand Property Management Institute, Employees Relocation Council, GMAC Real Estate, Prudential Real Estate Associates, the Institute of Professionals in Taxation, the American Bar Association®, the Association of Real Estate Law Licensing Officials and the National Conference on Unit Value Standards.
He is a past member of Board of Directors of the National, Texas and Houston Association of REALTORS® and served as Chairman of the Board of the Houston Association in 2004. |
 | Erik Lindenauer | NewPoint Real Estate Capital | President FHA | Erik Lindenauer joined NewPoint with the merging of HHC Finance’s business into NewPoint. He serves as President of FHA and oversees the FHA Multi-Family and healthcare origination and servicing operations for the firm. Previously, Mr. Lindenauer was Executive Chairman of HHC Finance, a leading HUD lender and one consistently ranked among the top HUD healthcare lenders in the U.S.
Mr. Lindenauer has worked in the mortgage banking/investment banking industry for the more than 25 years, specializing in healthcare lending, Multi-Family housing, and FHA- and FNMA-insured loans. Throughout his career, he has originated and/or underwritten more than $2 Billion in mortgage loans with a focus on acute care hospitals, assisted living facilities, senior housing, and skilled nursing facilities.
Prior to founding HHC Finance in 2008, Mr. Lindenauer was a Managing Director at CapitalSource and worked for a New York-based investment banking/mortgage banking firm specializing in conventional and government-assisted loans. Mr. Lindenauer has provided outside consulting services for newly established FHA mortgage companies, written articles for various magazines, and been a guest speaker at numerous healthcare conferences.
Mr. Lindenauer is a graduate of Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. |
 | Meir Milgraum | Lightstone Group | Senior Vice President Acquisitions of Dev. | Meir Milgraum is the Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Development at The Lightstone Group. Mr. Milgraum is responsible for sourcing, underwriting and closing Multi-Family and commercial transactions in the Northeastern United States, with a focus on New York City. Mr. Milgraum began his career in construction management before switching to the development side of the business. He then served as an Acquisitions Analyst at Triangle Equities, followed by a move to Pink Stone Capital Group where he was the Director of Acquisitions and Development. Mr. Milgraum received a Master’s of Science in Real Estate Investments and Development from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Touro College. |
 | Judah Samter | Argentic | Co-Head Loan Origination | Judah Samter is a Co-Head of Loan Origination for Argentic. Prior to joining Argentic, Mr. Samter was a Senior Vice President at Capital One Bank (“Capital One”), where he was responsible for originating real estate loans for the bank’s balance sheet. Additionally, Mr. Samter was responsible for marketing, negotiating and selling Capital One’s performing and non-performing loans.
Prior to Capital One, Mr. Samter worked at CIBC World Markets, where he originated and sourced fixed and floating rate real estate construction, bridge, permanent and development loans. Prior to that, Mr. Samter spent two years at Fitch Ratings as part of their analyst credit training program. Mr. Samter earned a B.S. from Yeshiva University and a Masters in Real Estate Finance from New York University. |
 | Y. David Scharf | Morrison Cohen LLP | Chairman and Co-Managing Partner | Y. David Scharf, Esq. is one of the country’s leading trial and appellate lawyers and serves as a senior counselor to CEOs and multi-national companies. He has more than 25 years of experience representing and advising clients in securities, M&A, complex commercial and real estate transactions, corporate restructurings and other high-stakes business matters. David leads a vibrant litigation and counseling practice that services some of the country’s foremost companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and family offices.
In the financial arena, he has broad national experience representing private equity funds, hedge funds, public companies, financial institutions and other stakeholders in all facets of financial and business litigation. During the financial crisis, he focused on significant restructuring, counseling, advisory work and related litigation matters, representing investors, lenders and borrowers across the country. He has successfully litigated multi-million-dollar corporate takeovers, shareholder disputes and securities-related matters.
In the real estate sector, David’s experience encompasses all aspects of real estate and business litigation. He has represented sponsors, developers, hospitality companies, lenders, purchasers, brokers and other stakeholders. Mr. Scharf has obtained successful outcomes for parties linked to iconic properties in New York, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco.
A native of New York, David organizes and heads various pro-bono projects. Among his philanthropic activities, he serves as treasurer and member of the board of directors of the U.S. Tennis Association Foundation, and as a trustee and board member of the Lifetime Care Foundation for the Disabled, Inc. |
 | Charles Scharf | The Battery Group | CEO | Charles Scharf, CEO of The Battery Group has over 25 years of experience developing and managing businesses. He began his career participating in his family’s healthcare-related business, later branching out into real estate and investing in commercial banks and lending companies. As CEO of TBG Funding, a private Real Estate lender that originates, funds and services bridge loans throughout the United States, Charles has guided TBG in closing loans in 24 states secured by a variety of asset classes and is approaching the $1 Billion mark in loan closings.
As CEO of TBG Equity Holdings, a direct LP Investor in Multi-Family value add acquisitions throughout the US, Mr. Scharf has led the investments of close to $35,000,0000 in deals with a total capitalization of $228,000,000 across seven states and almost 1,800 units in the past 12 months alone. |
 | Mr. David Schechtman | Meridian Investment Sales | Senior Executive Managing Director | David Schechtman leads the Middle Market Team of Meridian Investment Sales as a Senior Executive Managing Director, overseeing a team of originators, analysts and other professionals.
Mr. Schechtman is widely recognized as one of the industry’s most visible and well-respected investment sales professionals. Trained for years at one of the world’s largest law firms, Mr. Schechtman has personally sold more than 904 deals representing more than $9 billion in his eighteen-year career to date. Recognized as an industry “Titan,” “Power Broker”, “Jack of all Trades” and one of the “25 Most Visible New York City Real Estate Players” by the Commercial Observer, The Mann Report and The Real Deal, respectively, Mr. Schechtman is regularly engaged by private families, institutions, lenders, estate lawyers and their counsel and advisors to value, market and see through to closing the sale of Multi-Family properties, development sites, buildings ripe for repurposing, retail condominiums and co-ops, unsold shares, and loft office and industrial buildings throughout New York City. Mr. Schechtman has also represented more than 25 lenders in the disposition of performing and defaulted notes and assets in Chapter 11, Section 363 Sales.
Prior to joining Meridian, he held the position of Principal and Executive Managing Director at Eastern Consolidated, where he was named “Broker of the Year” on multiple occasions. Prior to Eastern, Mr. Schechtman was a practicing attorney at DLA Piper in New York, where he specialized in commercial and property-related bankruptcy and litigation.
Mr. Schechtman holds a J.D. from the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and a B.A. from University of Delaware. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Commercial Committee of the Real Estate Board of New York and several other boards and charities. He is a frequent guest lecturer at Columbia University, the Real Estate Board of New York and law firms throughout the tri-state area on foreclosure and bankruptcy asset sales. |
 | Issac Scheinerman | Rushmore | Partner | Isaac Scheinerman is the visionary founder and CEO of Rushmore Management, a leading Owner/Operator of Multi-Family real estate. Headquartered in Lakewood, NJ, Rushmore has established a significant presence in the industry, managing a large portfolio of properties across 13 states. Under Mr. Scheinerman's leadership, Rushmore has built a reputation for excellence in property management, leveraging innovative strategies to drive growth and profitability. His hands-on approach and expertise in the field have enabled Rushmore to successfully navigate complex market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Notably, Mr. Scheinerman has developed and implemented innovative ancillary income streams for properties, including rent-controlled and HUD assets. This forward-thinking approach has allowed Rushmore to maximize revenue potential, enhance property values, and foster long-term sustainability.
As a respected industry leader, Mr. Scheinerman remains committed to driving Rushmore's continued growth and success while maintaining the company's core values of integrity, innovation, and exceptional customer service. |
 | Moshe Slepoy | Broad Management Group | Vice President of Operations | Moshe Slepoy brings a unique blend of financial expertise and real estate management experience that has propelled him to a leadership role at Broad Management Group, where he oversees the operations of a rapidly expanding real estate firm.
After earning his M.S. in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Moshe began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in New York City in 2013, specializing in the financial services sector within the assurance division. Working with some of the world’s largest insurance and reinsurance companies, Moshe developed a strong foundation in financial analysis and strategic advisory.
In 2016, Moshe transitioned to Broad Management Group as a portfolio manager. His strategic insight and leadership earned him a promotion to Vice President of Operations within six months. Under his stewardship, Broad has seen impressive growth, nearly doubling in size—from managing 5,000 units to almost 10,000 today.
As Vice President of Operations, Moshe oversees the full spectrum of real estate management, from operational strategy to budgeting and financial analysis, ensuring that every aspect of the firm’s operations runs efficiently. He leads a team of regional and district managers, fostering a culture of excellence, mentorship, and collaboration. Moshe is deeply committed to delivering exceptional results while creating a positive and engaging workplace. His leadership style blends a strategic mindset with a personable, sometimes humorous approach that helps build strong relationships and drive success.
With a commitment to operational efficiency, team development, and driving continuous success, Moshe continues to set the standard for excellence in property management. His innovative thinking and deep industry expertise have positioned Broad Management Group as a dynamic leader in the real estate management sector. |
 | Parker Stewart | Northmarq | Regional Managing Director | Parker Stewart is a Regional Managing Director, overseeing Northmarq’s Midwest Investment Sales team. He focuses on Multi-Family transactions throughout MO, IL, IO, NE, WI, IN, KY, AK and OH. Since joining Northmarq in 2021, he has been involved in 70+ sales across seven Midwestern states including many secondary and tertiary Midwest markets– closing on 14,000+ units valued at $1.8 billion.
Before joining Northmarq, Mr. Sewart worked as a Director for Berkadia, focused on Multi-Family investments in the Midwest. At Berkadia, he was involved in 50+ transactions throughout IL, IN, WI, NB and IO. Assets ranged from Class C properties in tertiary markets (pop less than 10,000) to institutional Class A properties in major metropolitan areas.
Parker earned his BA in Business (Finance and Banking) from the University of Missouri (Columbia) and is a member of the Natl Multifamily Housing Council. In 2023, he was CoStar’s 2023 Top Sales Broker and was awarded Top Broker for the Midwest by Connect CRE. |
 | Avraham Weinberg | Axial Partners | Owner | Avraham (Abe) Weinberg is President and CEO of Axial Partners. A boutique firm, Axial Partners identifies, acquires, and cultivates lucrative investment ventures with strategy, transparency and expert management. Taking a collaborative approach, Axial creates and implements rewarding deals for our partners. Mr. Weinberg’s vision, commitment to growth, and creative leadership sets the tone for the company, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and empowers the team to produce their best work. Mr. Weinberg’s expertise in navigating intricate financial transactions, including complex restructuring of deals and recapitalizations of distressed assets, has established Axial's reputation as a pioneer in the industry and fuels its success. |
 | Michael (Dovi) Weiser | GFI Realty Services LLC | President | As the President of GFI Realty Services, Michael Weiser manages Investment Sales, Debt & Equity Teams. Mr. Weiser began his career as a Commercial Mortgage Banker and subsequently played a major role in the acquisition and disposition of GFI Capital's national real estate investment portfolio as the firm's Managing Director of Acquisitions and Dispositions. In that capacity, Mr. Weiser handled the acquisition and disposition of over 35,000 Multi-Family units across the country - from New York to Kansas City, and from Houston and Dallas to Savannah, GA. In his various roles, Mr. Weiser has handled tens of billions of dollars of successful transactions. As President of GFI Realty, Mr. Weiser has taken his unique and broad experience and built teams with deep market knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the capital stack. Whether it’s the NYC-focused team, groups focused on nationwide Multi-Family, retail and industrial assets, or The Net-Lease Team, GFI Realty’s experienced brokers are equally at home with institutional owners as well as private owners across the country. The team has been honored as CoStar's Power Broker for the NYC market and Crains Best Places to Work NYC. Recently, his team was honored as one of the CoStar Power Brokers for the OH Market.
Known in the industry for his strong analytical skills, keen insight and negotiation expertise, Mr. Weiser is able to channel his broad knowledge into successful closings for GFI Realty's clients.
Mr. Weiser received his BS in accounting from Brooklyn College. He serves on the Boards of numerous educational and charitable organizations and currently resides in Brooklyn NY with wife and children. |
 | Jeffrey Weiskopf | White Eagle Property Group | Chairman and CEO | Jeffrey Weiskopf has over three decades experience in marketing, management and investing in a variety of businesses. He has overseen large scale management operations and supervised significant cost reduction programs. As Chairman and CEO of White Eagle, Mr. Weiskopf is responsible for the integration of the firm’s assets, regional management, executive team, and relations with bankers and investors. He is known for uncompromising standards and leadership in the commercial multi-family industry and its financial markets. White Eagle currently owns and operates over 15,000+ multi-family units spanning the East Coast of the United States. |
 | David Wildes | Rosewood Realty Group | President | David Wildes is President of Rosewood’s National Sales Division. He started working at Rosewood in October, 2021 and quickly established himself as a leader, and one of its top performing Brokers. In his first full year (2022), Mr. Wildes closed six deals, in three different states (all new territories for the company) totaling over $150M. In the first quarter of 2023, Mr. Wildes closed four more deals totaling $90M before being named President of the National team. To date in 2023, Mr. Wildes’ total sales volume has already eclipsed $400M.
Some of Mr. Wildes most notable transactions include the Willow Creek Apartments in Jonesboro AR ($55,000,000), the Stonecrest Apartments in New Albany, IN ($33,000,000), the Woodridge Apartments in Fairfield OH ($32,250,000), and the Ritzen Portfolio in Little Rock ($23,000,000).
Mr. Wildes is a graduate of the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He and his wife reside on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He is an avid sports fan and is likely to celebrate closings with his clients at a New York sporting event. |
 | Robert Wolf | Read Property Group | President | Robert Wolf joined his family’s real estate business in 1984 with the management of the family’s holdings in the New York Metropolitan area. A deal maker par excellence, Robert has grown the portfolio to include office buildings, residential apartment complexes, and industrial warehouses across the country. In 1993, Robert founded Read Property Group as a fully-integrated real estate company to handle his expanding business. As President of RPG, Robert takes a leading role in all the company’s projects and investments. From complex rezoning and ground-up construction to repositioning of existing properties, Robert’s vision is the guiding force behind every transaction. |
 | Moishe Wolf | Read Property Group | Vice President | Moishe Wolf serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Read Property Group, overseeing the company's operations and management. With a diverse portfolio of Multi-Family properties across various markets, Read Property Group has established itself as a reputable owner and operator. |
 | Michael Yellin | Cole Schotz P.C. | Member | Michael R. Yellin, Esq. is a seasoned commercial litigator with an expansive complex commercial litigation practice. With a client base that includes private equity firms, hedge funds, real estate opportunity funds, property owners, and developers, Mr. Yellin has built a reputation for his exceptional ability to manage high-pressure litigation.
His expertise spans various complex legal challenges, including:
• High-Stakes Commercial Real Estate Litigation - Mr. Yellin regularly represents clients in critical real estate disputes, such as prosecuting and defending commercial and UCC foreclosures nationwide, addressing complex title issues, and resolving disputes that impact large-scale projects and investments. His primary focus is to minimize risk and protect clients’ financial interests, even in the most contentious matters.
• “Bet-the-Company” Litigation - Mr. Yellin is frequently sought after to provide counsel in high-stakes business litigation, where clients face existential threats, including shareholder disputes and contract breaches that jeopardize a company’s future. He is known for his ability to help clients mitigate immediate risks and secure the best possible outcome in these pivotal situations.
• Distressed Loan Workouts - With extensive experience in distressed loan situations, Mr. Yellin represents both lenders and borrowers in navigating complex workouts and restructurings. His approach prioritizes maximizing returns for clients while minimizing exposure and risk.
A trusted advisor and fierce advocate, Mr. Yellin’s focus is on guiding his clients through their most challenging situations inside and outside of the courtroom.
Mr. Yellin has spent his entire career with the firm and currently serves as a Deputy Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department. Over the years, Mr. Yellin has cultivated deep expertise, which allows him to provide clients with strategic, hands-on counsel in high-pressure legal matters that require swift, decisive action and a steady hand. |
