Walker & Dunlop Acquires Independent NYC Advisory Firm
Through its acquisition of Beler Advisory Group, the company aims to expand its capital market capabilities and client base.
NEW YORK CITY – Walker & Dunlop Inc. has acquired the New York City-based, independent real estate advisory firm, Beler Advisory Group.
Established in the fall of 2019, Beler Advisory Group provides commercial real estate debt solutions, such as joint-venture equity placement and structured finance, through its national reach. The boutique firm is independently owned and operated by 15-year industry veteran, Mo Beler.
The group’s key principal, Mo Beler will now serve as Walker & Dunlop’s senior managing director within the firm’s New York City capital markets debt & equity team. The team is currently led by Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland and Adam Schwartz.
Within the team, Beler will work to source and structure equity capital transactions and debt financing across all asset classes, nationally. Beler will additionally focus on expanding Walker & Dunlop’s client base and capital markets capabilities.
Beler brings more than $6 billion of multi-sector and multi-risk investing and advisory experience across the capital stack to Walker & Dunlop. Prior to founding Beler Advisory Group, Beler served as vice chairman of JLL capital markets, where he was directly involved with more than $2 billion in commercial transactions. He also previously served as Innovo Property Group’s principal and head of investments, as well as Rockwood Capital’s VP within its acquisition group.
“I am looking forward to being united with my past partners, which in conjunction with the industry-leading capabilities of Walker & Dunlop, creates extraordinary synergy resulting in a very powerful combination for our clients,” said Beler.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mo (Beler) to Walker & Dunlop,” commented Walker & Dunlop chairman and CEO, Willy Walker. “Mo has been consistently recognized as a leader in the debt and equity advisory space, and his addition will further strengthen our New York capital markets presence. This acquisition will immediately benefit Walker & Dunlop through Beler Advisory’s deep client relationships, strong deal flow and long-standing partnership with our New York City capital markets debt and equity team.”