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Real Estate Investment

When: 23 Jul 2024 5:00 PM, EDT
Where: Queen Building Conference Room, 5 Concourse Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

EVENT DETAILS:

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming event on July 23, 2024. The meeting will feature an insightful presentation on Real Estate Investment, covering the following topics:                       

1. Investing in Today’s Market

2. Real Estate Strategies

Speaker:

Eric Matthews | Senior Financial Advisor | Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Eric grew up in eastern North Carolina and studied at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.  He completed both his Master of Public Administration and B.S there.  After graduate school he started working with Bank of America and had the good fortune to work in several great communities throughout the country, eventually settling in Atlanta.  He has been a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch for over ten years now working with families and small business to protect and grow their wealth.  When not working, Eric and his wife, Heather, enjoy hiking and travel.  Eric is an avid golfer and baseball player.

Thomas Tropea | Managing Director | MaxCap Real Estate Services, LLC

Mr. Thomas Tropea is a distinguished commercial investment real estate entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. As a visionary leader and strategic thinker, he has overseen the acquisition, development, and management of high-value real estate assets across top-tier domestic markets, managing assets exceeding $5 billion in capitalized value and over 20 million square feet of commercial space.

Mr. Tropea’s expertise includes acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, marketing, property management, accounting, finance, and business development. His superior analytical skills and creative value-add mindset have driven substantial growth and profitability, enhancing asset performance and maximizing investor returns.

Renowned for his leadership skills, Mr. Tropea excels at building strong, collaborative relationships with clients, investors, lenders, brokers, tenants, and vendors. His commitment to compliance and best practices, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, consistently drives new opportunities and value creation.

Notable projects under Mr. Tropea’s tutelage include Class A office high-rises like Tower Place and One Atlantic Center, and mixed-use retail developments such as Avalon, The Collection Forsyth, The Forum Peachtree, and Ashley Park. He has represented esteemed clients such as JP Morgan, AEW Global Real Estate, Starwood Capital Group, MET Life, and many others.

Mr. Tropea currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner at AdvisorCRE. In this role, he oversees sourcing investments, negotiating deals, and managing client assets with a dedication to excellence and innovation. He is passionate about fostering new business relationships and continuously seeks opportunities to expand AdvisorCRE’s portfolio and services.

Mr. Tropea is committed to serving the interests of AdvisorCRE and its clients, ensuring that each transaction and project meets the highest standards of quality and profitability. After this presentation, Mr. Tropea is available to speak with anyone interested in learning more about AdvisorCRE’s services. He welcomes the opportunity to schedule a free consultative meeting to discuss your real estate needs and how AdvisorCRE can help achieve your goals.

Jake Griffith | Attorney | Campbell & Brannon, LLC

Jake grew up in Sandy Springs after moving to Georgia at a very young age. Jake completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide), and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Mercer University School of Law. Jake is a Closing Attorney with Campbell & Brannon – a premier closing firm in the Metro Atlanta area committed to providing high-end service to a diverse clientele, and who continuously explores innovative solutions to enhance real estate practices within Georgia.

When he is not in the office, Jake enjoys spending his time with his Wife, Carole, and both his Dobermans (Lexi and Louie). Jake enjoys walking the Beltline, the Silver Comet Trail, playing recreational lacrosse, and simply continuing to experience new and exciting things.

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Date: July 23, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: 5, Concourse Parkway, Conference Room

Agenda:

5:00-5:45 pm – Registration and Networking

5:45-6:45 pm – Presentation and Q&A

Pricing:

Members – Complimentary

Non-Members and Guests – $15

We look forward to your participation and engaging discussions on these critical topics.

Best regards,
Georgia Indo American Chamber of Commerce