Experience

Track Record

A career built inside the institutions that define the industry.

2024 — Present

Founder & Principal

Festinger Advisors

Launched an independent advisory practice combining 25 years of institutional real estate experience with AI-powered intelligence infrastructure. Serving family offices, lenders, and institutional owners across hospitality, office, and mixed-use sectors.

2018 — 2024

Senior Vice President, Asset Management

Institutional Real Estate Platform

Oversaw a diversified portfolio of hospitality and commercial assets across four major U.S. markets. Led capital planning, operator oversight, and Board-level reporting for a $1.2B AUM portfolio.

2013 — 2018

Vice President, Capital Markets & Advisory

National Real Estate Advisory Firm

Directed debt and equity capital raises totaling over $500M. Managed lender relationships, structured recapitalizations, and advised on distressed asset dispositions for institutional clients.

2007 — 2013

Director of Operations

Luxury Hospitality Group

Led day-to-day operations for a portfolio of luxury hotel properties, including pre-opening coordination, brand compliance, and revenue management during the post-GFC recovery period.

2001 — 2007

Associate, Real Estate Investment Banking

Global Financial Institution

Executed real estate financings, joint venture structurings, and acquisition underwriting across office, hospitality, and multifamily asset classes in gateway markets.

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