Our Team
Ben Beitel, serving as CEO for 17 years, has overseen $4 billion in real estate transactions, demonstrating his leadership in underwriting, portfolio management and asset management.
With a familial heritage steeped in real estate spanning four generations, Ben brings a profound understanding of the industry's intricacies and challenges to his role as CEO. During his tenure, the company has flourished, expanding its workforce to nearly 270 employees and is completely vertically integrated under his direction.
Ben has successfully navigated significant market upheavals, and multiple market cycles, showcasing his resilience and strategic acumen as a leader.
Ben Beitel
Chief Executive Officer
Abe Schmalberg is Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all aspects of financial management and accounting.
Abe has significant experience in building and leading finance & tax teams in global companies with significant operating scale and complexity, both as an external advisor as well as an internal team member. Prior companies include, KPMG, PWC and EY.
Abe is a NYS licensed CPA and holds an MBA with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.
Abe Schmalberg
Managing Director, CFO
Mark Silberstein assumes the dual role of Vice President of Debt and Risk Officer, directing the oversight and management of business risks, particularly within the private credit portfolio. His leadership in developing robust risk management strategies ensures the protection of the company's interests while optimizing portfolio performance.
Since joining the firm in 2011, Mark has been pivotal in driving the growth of Beitel Group’s portfolio His expertise in underwriting has been instrumental in supporting Beitel Group’s most significant transactions.
Mark Silberstein
VP of Debt & Risk Officer
Julien Darmon oversees the sourcing, structuring, and execution of debt financing transactions for the fund's investments and operations.
Julien plays an active role in building relationships with lenders and financial institutions, negotiating loan terms, assessing market conditions to secure competitive financing, and managing the fund's debt portfolio.
Julien holds a BA degree from The University of Rochester, where he majored in International Relations.
Julien Darmon
Director of Capital Markets
Asad possesses over 15 years of experience in banking and real estate finance. Prior to joining Beitel Group, Asad managed corporate finance and investment banking for international and local UAE banks.
His most recent position was as the Head of Commercial Real Estate at ADIB, where he executed real estate transactions exceeding $2 billion across multiple asset classes.
In his last banking position, Asad was involved in developing and updating the real estate financing strategy for the bank, updating target markets and associated risk criteria.
Holds a degree from Emory University, where he majored in Finance.
Asad Sawani
Portfolio Manager
Ari Kessler oversees all aspects of tax compliance and accounting procedures specific to the fund's operations.
Ari plays a key role in structuring investment vehicles and transactions to minimize tax liabilities and maximize returns for investors.
Ari previously worked at PWC as a tax accountant where he performed tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for clients.
Ari has a masters in Accounting from Touro University.
Ari Kessler
Director of Tax & Accounting
Ryan Kossoy sources and underwrites prospective debt transaction preparing detailed financial models and property-level research for each deal.
Ryan analyzes terms of potential loans or investments and providing recommendations to the credit committee.
Ryan holds a BA degree from Syracuse University, where he majored in Real Estate.
Ryan Kossoy
Credit Underwriter
Will Chen evaluates the creditworthiness of borrowers seeking financing for multifamily properties and analyzes financial statements, and property performance metrics to assess borrowers’ ability to service debt.
Will evaluates market conditions, property appraisals, and tenant demographics to determine the risk level associated with each loan.
Will has a masters degree from NYU in Real Estate Finance.
Will Chen
Credit Analyst
John Ward is a Vice Chairman at Newmark where he specializes in the origination of debt products for multifamily and other commercial assets nationwide, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD, CMBS, life company, banks, preferred equity/mezzanine and bridge loan executions.
With more than three decades of commercial real estate development, valuation and debt origination experience, he has placed and structured over $15 billion in capital through varying executions and capital structures for an array of property types.
Ward joined Newmark after working as a regional manager at KeyBank, leading his team to originate $2.5 billion in debt products during his tenure. He also spent time at Rialto, Five Mile Capital, Bank of America, Citi, Barclays, GE Capital and Bear Stearns.
Throughout his career, Ward has consistently ranked as a top producer at all the shops where he has worked, and he is known for skillfully executing deals and providing exceptional customer service.
John Ward
Advisor
Alan Isenstadt serves as a Senior Vice President & Team Lead for KeyBank Real Estate Capital’s Income Property Group. With more than 12 years in commercial real estate lending, Alan’s expertise are centered around the origination, structuring and syndication of both balance sheet and capital markets transactions with a primary focus on multi-family, student housing, manufactured housing, and industrial asset classes.
Alan is responsible for leading the originations team in New York City focused on providing on-balance sheet and capital markets financing solutions for private owners and developers of commercial and multi-family real estate.
Alan holds an undergraduate degree from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance at The Henley Business School, University of Reading in the United Kingdom.
Alan Isenstadt
Advisor
Ben Beitel, serving as CEO for 17 years, has overseen $4 billion in real estate transactions, demonstrating his leadership in underwriting, portfolio management and asset management.
With a familial heritage steeped in real estate spanning four generations, Ben brings a profound understanding of the industry's intricacies and challenges to his role as CEO. During his tenure, the company has flourished, expanding its workforce to nearly 270 employees and is completely vertically integrated under his direction.
Ben has successfully navigated significant market upheavals, and multiple market cycles, showcasing his resilience and strategic acumen as a leader.
Ben Beitel
Chief Executive Officer
Abe Schmalberg is Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all aspects of financial management and accounting.
Abe has significant experience in building and leading finance & tax teams in global companies with significant operating scale and complexity, both as an external advisor as well as an internal team member. Prior companies include, KPMG, PWC and EY.
Abe is a NYS licensed CPA and holds an MBA with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.
Abe Schmalberg
Managing Director, CFO
Mark Silberstein assumes the dual role of Vice President of Debt and Risk Officer, directing the oversight and management of business risks, particularly within the private credit portfolio. His leadership in developing robust risk management strategies ensures the protection of the company's interests while optimizing portfolio performance.
Since joining the firm in 2011, Mark has been pivotal in driving the growth of Beitel Group’s portfolio His expertise in underwriting has been instrumental in supporting Beitel Group’s most significant transactions.
Mark Silberstein
VP of Debt & Risk Officer
Julien Darmon oversees the sourcing, structuring, and execution of debt financing transactions for the fund's investments and operations.
Julien plays an active role in building relationships with lenders and financial institutions, negotiating loan terms, assessing market conditions to secure competitive financing, and managing the fund's debt portfolio.
Julien holds a BA degree from The University of Rochester, where he majored in International Relations.
Julien Darmon
Director of Capital Markets
Asad possesses over 15 years of experience in banking and real estate finance. Prior to joining Beitel Group, Asad managed corporate finance and investment banking for international and local UAE banks.
His most recent position was as the Head of Commercial Real Estate at ADIB, where he executed real estate transactions exceeding $2 billion across multiple asset classes.
In his last banking position, Asad was involved in developing and updating the real estate financing strategy for the bank, updating target markets and associated risk criteria.
Holds a degree from Emory University, where he majored in Finance.
Asad Sawani
Portfolio Manager
Ari Kessler oversees all aspects of tax compliance and accounting procedures specific to the fund's operations.
Ari plays a key role in structuring investment vehicles and transactions to minimize tax liabilities and maximize returns for investors.
Ari previously worked at PWC as a tax accountant where he performed tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for clients.
Ari has a masters in Accounting from Touro University.
Ari Kessler
Director of Tax & Accounting
Ryan Kossoy sources and underwrites prospective debt transaction preparing detailed financial models and property-level research for each deal.
Ryan analyzes terms of potential loans or investments and providing recommendations to the credit committee.
Ryan holds a BA degree from Syracuse University, where he majored in Real Estate.
Ryan Kossoy
Credit Underwriter
Will Chen evaluates the creditworthiness of borrowers seeking financing for multifamily properties and analyzes financial statements, and property performance metrics to assess borrowers’ ability to service debt.
Will evaluates market conditions, property appraisals, and tenant demographics to determine the risk level associated with each loan.
Will has a masters degree from NYU in Real Estate Finance.
Will Chen
Credit Analyst
John Ward is a Vice Chairman at Newmark where he specializes in the origination of debt products for multifamily and other commercial assets nationwide, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD, CMBS, life company, banks, preferred equity/mezzanine and bridge loan executions.
With more than three decades of commercial real estate development, valuation and debt origination experience, he has placed and structured over $15 billion in capital through varying executions and capital structures for an array of property types.
Ward joined Newmark after working as a regional manager at KeyBank, leading his team to originate $2.5 billion in debt products during his tenure. He also spent time at Rialto, Five Mile Capital, Bank of America, Citi, Barclays, GE Capital and Bear Stearns.
Throughout his career, Ward has consistently ranked as a top producer at all the shops where he has worked, and he is known for skillfully executing deals and providing exceptional customer service.
John Ward
Advisor
Alan Isenstadt serves as a Senior Vice President & Team Lead for KeyBank Real Estate Capital’s Income Property Group. With more than 12 years in commercial real estate lending, Alan’s expertise are centered around the origination, structuring and syndication of both balance sheet and capital markets transactions with a primary focus on multi-family, student housing, manufactured housing, and industrial asset classes.
Alan is responsible for leading the originations team in New York City focused on providing on-balance sheet and capital markets financing solutions for private owners and developers of commercial and multi-family real estate.
Alan holds an undergraduate degree from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance at The Henley Business School, University of Reading in the United Kingdom.
Alan Isenstadt
Advisor
Our Team
Ben Beitel, serving as CEO for 17 years, has overseen $4 billion in real estate transactions, demonstrating his leadership in underwriting, portfolio management and asset management.
With a familial heritage steeped in real estate spanning four generations, Ben brings a profound understanding of the industry's intricacies and challenges to his role as CEO. During his tenure, the company has flourished, expanding its workforce to nearly 270 employees and is completely vertically integrated under his direction.
Ben has successfully navigated significant market upheavals, and multiple market cycles, showcasing his resilience and strategic acumen as a leader.
Ben Beitel
Chief Executive Officer
Abe Schmalberg is Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all aspects of financial management and accounting.
Abe has significant experience in building and leading finance & tax teams in global companies with significant operating scale and complexity, both as an external advisor as well as an internal team member. Prior companies include, KPMG, PWC and EY.
Abe is a NYS licensed CPA and holds an MBA with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.
Abe Schmalberg
Managing Director, CFO
Mark Silberstein assumes the dual role of Vice President of Debt and Risk Officer, directing the oversight and management of business risks, particularly within the private credit portfolio. His leadership in developing robust risk management strategies ensures the protection of the company's interests while optimizing portfolio performance.
Since joining the firm in 2011, Mark has been pivotal in driving the growth of Beitel Group’s portfolio His expertise in underwriting has been instrumental in supporting Beitel Group’s most significant transactions.
Mark Silberstein
VP of Debt & Risk Officer
Julien Darmon oversees the sourcing, structuring, and execution of debt financing transactions for the fund's investments and operations.
Julien plays an active role in building relationships with lenders and financial institutions, negotiating loan terms, assessing market conditions to secure competitive financing, and managing the fund's debt portfolio.
Julien holds a BA degree from The University of Rochester, where he majored in International Relations.
Julien Darmon
Director of Capital Markets
Asad possesses over 15 years of experience in banking and real estate finance. Prior to joining Beitel Group, Asad managed corporate finance and investment banking for international and local UAE banks.
His most recent position was as the Head of Commercial Real Estate at ADIB, where he executed real estate transactions exceeding $2 billion across multiple asset classes.
In his last banking position, Asad was involved in developing and updating the real estate financing strategy for the bank, updating target markets and associated risk criteria.
Holds a degree from Emory University, where he majored in Finance.
Asad Sawani
Portfolio Manager
Ari Kessler oversees all aspects of tax compliance and accounting procedures specific to the fund's operations.
Ari plays a key role in structuring investment vehicles and transactions to minimize tax liabilities and maximize returns for investors.
Ari previously worked at PWC as a tax accountant where he performed tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for clients.
Ari has a masters in Accounting from Touro University.
Ari Kessler
Director of Tax & Accounting
Ryan Kossoy sources and underwrites prospective debt transaction preparing detailed financial models and property-level research for each deal.
Ryan analyzes terms of potential loans or investments and providing recommendations to the credit committee.
Ryan holds a BA degree from Syracuse University, where he majored in Real Estate.
Ryan Kossoy
Credit Underwriter
Will Chen evaluates the creditworthiness of borrowers seeking financing for multifamily properties and analyzes financial statements, and property performance metrics to assess borrowers’ ability to service debt.
Will evaluates market conditions, property appraisals, and tenant demographics to determine the risk level associated with each loan.
Will has a masters degree from NYU in Real Estate Finance.
Will Chen
Credit Analyst
John Ward is a Vice Chairman at Newmark where he specializes in the origination of debt products for multifamily and other commercial assets nationwide, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD, CMBS, life company, banks, preferred equity/mezzanine and bridge loan executions.
With more than three decades of commercial real estate development, valuation and debt origination experience, he has placed and structured over $15 billion in capital through varying executions and capital structures for an array of property types.
Ward joined Newmark after working as a regional manager at KeyBank, leading his team to originate $2.5 billion in debt products during his tenure. He also spent time at Rialto, Five Mile Capital, Bank of America, Citi, Barclays, GE Capital and Bear Stearns.
Throughout his career, Ward has consistently ranked as a top producer at all the shops where he has worked, and he is known for skillfully executing deals and providing exceptional customer service.
John Ward
Advisor
Alan Isenstadt serves as a Senior Vice President & Team Lead for KeyBank Real Estate Capital’s Income Property Group. With more than 12 years in commercial real estate lending, Alan’s expertise are centered around the origination, structuring and syndication of both balance sheet and capital markets transactions with a primary focus on multi-family, student housing, manufactured housing, and industrial asset classes.
Alan is responsible for leading the originations team in New York City focused on providing on-balance sheet and capital markets financing solutions for private owners and developers of commercial and multi-family real estate.
Alan holds an undergraduate degree from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance at The Henley Business School, University of Reading in the United Kingdom.
Alan Isenstadt
Advisor
Ben Beitel, serving as CEO for 17 years, has overseen $4 billion in real estate transactions, demonstrating his leadership in underwriting, portfolio management and asset management.
With a familial heritage steeped in real estate spanning four generations, Ben brings a profound understanding of the industry's intricacies and challenges to his role as CEO. During his tenure, the company has flourished, expanding its workforce to nearly 270 employees and is completely vertically integrated under his direction.
Ben has successfully navigated significant market upheavals, and multiple market cycles, showcasing his resilience and strategic acumen as a leader.
Ben Beitel
Chief Executive Officer
Abe Schmalberg is Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all aspects of financial management and accounting.
Abe has significant experience in building and leading finance & tax teams in global companies with significant operating scale and complexity, both as an external advisor as well as an internal team member. Prior companies include, KPMG, PWC and EY.
Abe is a NYS licensed CPA and holds an MBA with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.
Abe Schmalberg
Managing Director, CFO
Mark Silberstein assumes the dual role of Vice President of Debt and Risk Officer, directing the oversight and management of business risks, particularly within the private credit portfolio. His leadership in developing robust risk management strategies ensures the protection of the company's interests while optimizing portfolio performance.
Since joining the firm in 2011, Mark has been pivotal in driving the growth of Beitel Group’s portfolio His expertise in underwriting has been instrumental in supporting Beitel Group’s most significant transactions.
Mark Silberstein
VP of Debt & Risk Officer
Julien Darmon oversees the sourcing, structuring, and execution of debt financing transactions for the fund's investments and operations.
Julien plays an active role in building relationships with lenders and financial institutions, negotiating loan terms, assessing market conditions to secure competitive financing, and managing the fund's debt portfolio.
Julien holds a BA degree from The University of Rochester, where he majored in International Relations.
Julien Darmon
Director of Capital Markets
Asad possesses over 15 years of experience in banking and real estate finance. Prior to joining Beitel Group, Asad managed corporate finance and investment banking for international and local UAE banks.
His most recent position was as the Head of Commercial Real Estate at ADIB, where he executed real estate transactions exceeding $2 billion across multiple asset classes.
In his last banking position, Asad was involved in developing and updating the real estate financing strategy for the bank, updating target markets and associated risk criteria.
Holds a degree from Emory University, where he majored in Finance.
Asad Sawani
Portfolio Manager
Ari Kessler oversees all aspects of tax compliance and accounting procedures specific to the fund's operations.
Ari plays a key role in structuring investment vehicles and transactions to minimize tax liabilities and maximize returns for investors.
Ari previously worked at PWC as a tax accountant where he performed tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for clients.
Ari has a masters in Accounting from Touro University.
Ari Kessler
Director of Tax & Accounting
Ryan Kossoy sources and underwrites prospective debt transaction preparing detailed financial models and property-level research for each deal.
Ryan analyzes terms of potential loans or investments and providing recommendations to the credit committee.
Ryan holds a BA degree from Syracuse University, where he majored in Real Estate.
Ryan Kossoy
Credit Underwriter
Will Chen evaluates the creditworthiness of borrowers seeking financing for multifamily properties and analyzes financial statements, and property performance metrics to assess borrowers’ ability to service debt.
Will evaluates market conditions, property appraisals, and tenant demographics to determine the risk level associated with each loan.
Will has a masters degree from NYU in Real Estate Finance.
Will Chen
Credit Analyst
John Ward is a Vice Chairman at Newmark where he specializes in the origination of debt products for multifamily and other commercial assets nationwide, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD, CMBS, life company, banks, preferred equity/mezzanine and bridge loan executions.
With more than three decades of commercial real estate development, valuation and debt origination experience, he has placed and structured over $15 billion in capital through varying executions and capital structures for an array of property types.
Ward joined Newmark after working as a regional manager at KeyBank, leading his team to originate $2.5 billion in debt products during his tenure. He also spent time at Rialto, Five Mile Capital, Bank of America, Citi, Barclays, GE Capital and Bear Stearns.
Throughout his career, Ward has consistently ranked as a top producer at all the shops where he has worked, and he is known for skillfully executing deals and providing exceptional customer service.
John Ward
Advisor
Alan Isenstadt serves as a Senior Vice President & Team Lead for KeyBank Real Estate Capital’s Income Property Group. With more than 12 years in commercial real estate lending, Alan’s expertise are centered around the origination, structuring and syndication of both balance sheet and capital markets transactions with a primary focus on multi-family, student housing, manufactured housing, and industrial asset classes.
Alan is responsible for leading the originations team in New York City focused on providing on-balance sheet and capital markets financing solutions for private owners and developers of commercial and multi-family real estate.
Alan holds an undergraduate degree from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance at The Henley Business School, University of Reading in the United Kingdom.
Alan Isenstadt
Advisor
Our Team
KEY EXECUTIVES
Ben Beitel
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Beitel, serving as CEO for 17 years, has overseen $4 billion in real estate transactions, demonstrating his leadership in underwriting, portfolio management and asset management.
With a familial heritage steeped in real estate spanning four generations, Ben brings a profound understanding of the industry's intricacies and challenges to his role as CEO. During his tenure, the company has flourished, expanding its workforce to nearly 270 employees and is completely vertically integrated under his direction.
Ben has successfully navigated significant market upheavals, and multiple market cycles, showcasing his resilience and strategic acumen as a leader.
Abe Schmalberg
Managing Director, CFO
Abe Schmalberg is Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all aspects of financial management and accounting.
Abe has significant experience in building and leading finance & tax teams in global companies with significant operating scale and complexity, both as an external advisor as well as an internal team member. Prior companies include, KPMG, PWC and EY.
Abe is a NYS licensed CPA and holds an MBA with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.
Mark Silberstein
VP of Debt & Risk Officer
Mark Silberstein assumes the dual role of Vice President of Debt and Risk Officer, directing the oversight and management of business risks, particularly within the private credit portfolio. His leadership in developing robust risk management strategies ensures the protection of the company's interests while optimizing portfolio performance.
Since joining the firm in 2011, Mark has been pivotal in driving the growth of Beitel Group’s portfolio His expertise in underwriting has been instrumental in supporting Beitel Group’s most significant transactions.
Julien Darmon
Director of Capital Markets
Julien Darmon oversees the sourcing, structuring, and execution of debt financing transactions for the fund's investments and operations.
Julien plays an active role in building relationships with lenders and financial institutions, negotiating loan terms, assessing market conditions to secure competitive financing, and managing the fund's debt portfolio.
Julien holds a BA degree from The University of Rochester, where he majored in International Relations.
Asad Sawani
Portfolio Manager
Asad possesses over 15 years of experience in banking and real estate finance. Prior to joining Beitel Group, Asad managed corporate finance and investment banking for international and local UAE banks.
His most recent position was as the Head of Commercial Real Estate at ADIB, where he executed real estate transactions exceeding $2 billion across multiple asset classes.
In his last banking position, Asad was involved in developing and updating the real estate financing strategy for the bank, updating target markets and associated risk criteria.
Holds a degree from Emory University, where he majored in Finance.
CREDIT TEAM
Ari Kessler
Director of Tax & Accounting
Ari Kessler oversees all aspects of tax compliance and accounting procedures specific to the fund's operations.
Ari plays a key role in structuring investment vehicles and transactions to minimize tax liabilities and maximize returns for investors.
Ari previously worked at PWC as a tax accountant where he performed tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for clients.
Ari has a masters in Accounting from Touro University.
Ryan Kossoy
Credit Underwriter
Ryan Kossoy sources and underwrites prospective debt transaction preparing detailed financial models and property-level research for each deal.
Ryan analyzes terms of potential loans or investments and providing recommendations to the credit committee.
Ryan holds a BA degree from Syracuse University, where he majored in Real Estate.
Will Chen
Credit Analyst
Will Chen evaluates the creditworthiness of borrowers seeking financing for multifamily properties and analyzes financial statements, and property performance metrics to assess borrowers’ ability to service debt.
Will evaluates market conditions, property appraisals, and tenant demographics to determine the risk level associated with each loan.
Will has a masters degree from NYU in Real Estate Finance.
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
John Ward
Advisor"
John Ward is a Vice Chairman at Newmark where he specializes in the origination of debt products for multifamily and other commercial assets nationwide, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD, CMBS, life company, banks, preferred equity/mezzanine and bridge loan executions.
With more than three decades of commercial real estate development, valuation and debt origination experience, he has placed and structured over $15 billion in capital through varying executions and capital structures for an array of property types.
Ward joined Newmark after working as a regional manager at KeyBank, leading his team to originate $2.5 billion in debt products during his tenure. He also spent time at Rialto, Five Mile Capital, Bank of America, Citi, Barclays, GE Capital and Bear Stearns.
Throughout his career, Ward has consistently ranked as a top producer at all the shops where he has worked, and he is known for skillfully executing deals and providing exceptional customer service.
Alan Isenstadt
Advisor"
Alan Isenstadt serves as a Senior Vice President & Team Lead for KeyBank Real Estate Capital’s Income Property Group. With more than 12 years in commercial real estate lending, Alan’s expertise are centered around the origination, structuring and syndication of both balance sheet and capital markets transactions with a primary focus on multi-family, student housing, manufactured housing, and industrial asset classes.
Alan is responsible for leading the originations team in New York City focused on providing on-balance sheet and capital markets financing solutions for private owners and developers of commercial and multi-family real estate.
Alan holds an undergraduate degree from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance at The Henley Business School, University of Reading in the United Kingdom.
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