STRATEGIC ADVISORY NETWORK
Capital is what we do.
Strategic Advisory is available when your
project needs something more.
Capital is what we do.
Strategic Advisory is available when your
project needs something more.
Our network of real-world operators and experts provides strategic
guidance to help you structure smarter, plan for growth, and navigate
complex decisions with confidence.
REAL EXPERIENCE. PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS.
Some opportunities require more than capital.
Whether you're structuring a complex transaction, planning growth, evaluating a development, or building a long-term investment strategy, our network of experienced operators provides practical guidance based on decades of real-world experience.
We don't believe in endless consulting engagements or theoretical advice. We bring together professionals who have built companies, closed transactions, managed portfolios, and solved real problems.
WHEN STRATEGIC ADVISORY MAKES SENSE
Our advisors work alongside investors, developers, lenders,
and business owners who need specialized expertise.
Common engagements include:
✓ Capital Structure & Deal Strategy
✓ Development & Project Planning
✓ Underwriting & Due Diligence
✓ Portfolio Growth & Asset Management
✓ Business Development & Scaling
✓ Partnership & Joint Venture Structuring
✓ Exit & Transition Planning
✓ Operational & Marketing Strategy
MEET OUR ADVISORS
Real Operators. Real Experience.
MICHAEL MAYFIELD
Michael Mayfield specializes in real estate transaction management, client relationships, and operational execution. With a background in economics and experience spanning lending support, transaction coordination, and property operations, he helps clients navigate complex deals, streamline processes, and keep projects moving from initial opportunity to successful closing.
KEN LEAL
Ken Leal is an operations and automation specialist with expertise in AI workflows, business process optimization, and project management. Combining an engineering background with experience in private lending and real estate operations, he helps organizations streamline processes, automate repetitive tasks, analyze data, and build scalable systems that improve efficiency and drive growth.
SHAWN JOHNSON
Shawn Johnson is a real estate entrepreneur, broker, and housing operations specialist with extensive experience in residential investments, property management, and asset stabilization. He helps investors maximize portfolio performance through strategic acquisitions, operational efficiency, creative financing solutions, and hands-on expertise in affordable housing and long-term property management.
BRANDTON SHRINER
Brandton Shriner is a real estate acquisitions and investment specialist with more than a decade of experience sourcing, structuring, and closing off-market residential opportunities. His expertise in creative financing, deal analysis, investor relations, and portfolio growth enables him to identify value, negotiate effectively, and help clients execute successful real estate investment strategies.
MICHAEL VAN PELT
Michael Van Pelt is a private lending and real estate investment professional with more than 25 years of experience in capital markets, real estate development, portfolio growth, and value-add investments. His expertise in private financing, deal structuring, land development, rehabilitation projects, and strategic partnerships helps clients secure capital, execute complex transactions, and build long-term real estate wealth.
ALEX SHOAEE
Alex Shoaee is a seasoned real estate investor and private lending specialist with expertise in multifamily acquisitions, underwriting, deal structuring, and portfolio growth. After building a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio from the ground up, he now helps investors secure capital, analyze opportunities, and execute strategies that maximize long-term value through practical, hands-on experience.
WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH US
Insights That Come From Doing.
Our advisors aren't career consultants.
They're investors, operators, lenders, developers, and business owners who have spent years solving the same challenges
our clients face today.
That perspective allows us to deliver advice that is practical, actionable, and focused on results.
Areas of Expertise
✓ Real Estate Development
✓ Capital Strategy
✓ Portfolio Planning
✓ Business Growth
✓ Transaction Structuring
✓ Executive-Level Problem Solving