A highly tenured senior team, many with the firm for more than 25 years, spanning New York, Miami, Newport Beach, and Latin America.
Michael Campbell is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Principal of The Carlton Group. With nearly three decades at the firm, he leads all aspects of Carlton's global equity and debt placement platform and has earned a reputation as one of the industry's most sought-after problem solvers. Sponsors regularly turn to him when a deal requires precision, creativity, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Since joining Carlton in 1998, Michael has structured and placed over $200 billion of equity and debt for major and complex real estate transactions across the United States, Latin America, and Europe. He is widely known for designing multi-tranche capital stacks, navigating challenges that others can't solve, and delivering the kind of certainty of execution that feels almost surgical. When situations call for speed, accuracy, or a miracle-level outcome, Michael is the one developers and owners call first.
Michael has spent years building deep, trusted relationships with influential family offices and private investors across Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. His global reach and long-standing partnership network remain central to Carlton's ability to deliver precise, high-caliber capital solutions.
Prior to joining Carlton, Michael worked with PGIM Real Estate Investment Group.
Education: B.B.A., Financial Engineering, James Madison University; M.S., Real Estate Finance & Investments, New York University.
Daniel Bildner oversees global operations, execution, and legal strategy for The Carlton Group. He plays a central role in structuring complex transactions, navigating sensitive legal issues, guiding principal investments, and leading high-level negotiations across the firm's national and international mandate.
Before joining Carlton, Dan served as General Counsel at Armstrong Capital Management and was a real estate partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, one of the country's top law firms. His background advising on sophisticated acquisitions, developments, recapitalizations, and restructurings allows him to anticipate legal challenges early and engineer solutions that keep complicated deals on track.
Dan has built strong relationships with lenders, family offices, and institutional partners. He's known for his steady judgment, technical skill, and ability to structure deals with precision while keeping business objectives front and center. His experience is a key part of Carlton's ability to deliver well-crafted capital solutions.
Education: B.A., Emory University; J.D., cum laude, SUNY Buffalo School of Law.
Brian Nuesi is the Chief Technology Officer of The Carlton Group, works in the firm's Originations group, and is one of its most dynamic relationship builders. He focuses on global capital relationships and structured debt and equity financing for major U.S. and international developments, and has quickly earned a reputation as a go-to point of contact for some of the most sophisticated private investors around the world.
Brian has cultivated an exceptional network of UHNW investors, family offices, and private capital groups across the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. His ability to connect with influential investors, understand their priorities, and match them with high-quality development and acquisition opportunities has made him one of Carlton's most connected and effective originators.
He plays a central role in sourcing and structuring complex capital stacks, coordinating directly with major investors, and driving transactions across multifamily, hospitality, mixed-use, and special situations. Brian combines sharp market intuition with strong communication and steady execution, allowing him to build trust quickly and deliver results in fast-moving scenarios.
As Chief Technology Officer, Brian also leads Carlton's technology strategy, directing the firm's investment in AI-enabled origination, capital intelligence, underwriting infrastructure, investor matching, and workflow automation, and the continued modernization of the technology platform behind Carlton's global capital practice.
Education: B.A., Queens College (CUNY).
Anthony “Tony” Marando is a Managing Director and Head of Special Situations at The Carlton Group. A long-standing member of the firm, Tony plays a central role in originating and executing complex cross-border transactions.
Over the course of his career, including his work prior to joining Carlton, Tony has originated and advised on more than $100 billion in transactions. His experience spans performing and non-performing loan portfolios, large recapitalizations, and major asset and corporate-level restructurings. He works across the United States, Canada, Italy, and select international markets, where he has built deep, long-standing relationships with investors, lenders, and operating partners.
Tony is known for his global reach, steady execution, and ability to navigate complicated situations across different legal and regulatory environments. His international network and experience are key contributors to Carlton's ability to deliver precise, well-structured solutions in both traditional and special-situations assignments.
Education: B.A., Economics, Fordham University.
Ruth Barone is a Managing Director at The Carlton Group, where she brings extensive experience structuring and underwriting debt and preferred equity for complex real estate transactions across multiple asset classes. She plays a key role in analyzing sophisticated capital stacks, evaluating risk, and guiding sponsors and investors through high-stakes assignments.
Ruth has worked across sectors including multifamily, office, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use, giving her a broad understanding of how to structure precise and effective financing solutions. Known for her strong analytical ability, meticulous attention to detail, and steady decision-making, she is a trusted advisor to both clients and capital partners.
Her experience, technical skill, and ability to navigate complicated transactions make Ruth an important contributor to Carlton's ability to deliver well-structured, execution-ready capital solutions.
Todd Fasanella is a Managing Director at The Carlton Group, where he leads the firm's hospitality capital advisory practice and focuses on large, complex financings across the hotel, leisure, and timeshare sectors. With more than $25 billion in hospitality transactions structured and placed throughout major U.S. and international markets, Todd is one of the industry's most experienced and respected hospitality finance professionals.
He brings deep expertise in full-service, luxury, resort, boutique, and branded hotel assets, as well as mixed-use and timeshare platforms. Todd's ability to analyze operating performance, anticipate lender and investor concerns, and structure precise, high-impact capital solutions has made him a trusted advisor to owners, developers, and operators around the world.
Known for his strategic insight, negotiation skill, and steady execution on complex assignments, Todd plays a major role in expanding Carlton's hospitality footprint and delivering tailored capital solutions across the global lodging landscape.
Education: B.S., The Ohio State University; MBA (Finance & Strategy), Yale University.
Jeffrey Kosow is a Managing Director at The Carlton Group and brings more than four decades of hands-on real-estate development, ownership, and operating experience. As a former developer who has built, acquired, and managed over 4,500 residential units, Jeff offers clients something rare: he understands exactly what sponsors go through because he has lived every phase of the development cycle himself.
Throughout his career, Jeff has arranged billions in construction, bridge, and permanent financing, negotiated complex capital structures, and overseen large-scale projects from land acquisition through stabilization. His combination of technical expertise, real-world operating judgment, and long-standing industry relationships gives him a uniquely practical perspective when advising clients on both equity and debt strategies.
Known for his sharp instincts, seasoned leadership, and ability to anticipate challenges early, Jeff is a trusted resource for developers and owners navigating high-stakes assignments. His experience adds depth and credibility to Carlton's precision-driven capital advisory platform.
Education: B.S., The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Ronald Pinto is a Managing Director at The Carlton Group and brings more than 30 years of experience in structured finance, capital markets, and multifamily investment strategy. He has held senior roles across the industry, including serving in a CMBS distribution leadership position at Nomura Securities, where he worked with major institutions, investors, and loan origination teams on large and complex executions.
Ron leverages a deep understanding of debt markets, securitization, and multifamily capital strategy to guide sponsors through sophisticated financing assignments. His ability to evaluate risk, anticipate lender requirements, and structure precise solutions makes him a trusted advisor to both developers and investors.
Known for his steady judgment, technical expertise, and clear communication, Ron plays an important role in supporting Carlton's structured finance platform and delivering high-quality capital outcomes for clients.
Education: B.A., The George Washington University.
Sebastian Camara is a Director at The Carlton Group. With deep roots in both South Florida and the international luxury-development arena, he specializes in high-net-worth and ultra-luxury capital placement for premier resort and residential projects. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Sebastian leverages his bilingual fluency and cultural fluency to connect U.S. and international developers with sophisticated investors from Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
He has cultivated an extensive network of private family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and global capital groups, making him one of the firm's primary originators for luxury development assignments. Sebastian's ability to bridge markets, anticipate investor expectations and structure premium-tier equity solutions with precision has positioned him as a strategic asset in Carlton's global platform.
Sebastian is known for his incisive market intelligence, refined relationship-style, and consistent track record of delivering in competitive, high-stakes environments. His work is instrumental in reinforcing Carlton's reputation for bridging the world's capital with premium real-estate opportunities.
Calvin Cooper is a Director at The Carlton Group in New York, where he has focused on capital formation and strategic relationships since 2023. He brings a background that spans venture investing, real-estate technology and corporate development, with hands-on experience raising and structuring capital for real estate under SEC frameworks.
Before Carlton, Calvin co-founded Rhove and served as its CEO, raising $10 million in venture capital from Drive Capital and taking the company through SEC qualification as a series issuer before its acquisition by reAlpha (Nasdaq: AIRE). He later served as Head of Corporate Development at Groundfloor Finance, leading M&A and strategic partnerships. Earlier, he was an Investment Director at NCT Ventures and taught venture finance and entrepreneurship as an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University.
Calvin also serves as a Research Advisor in capital markets to the Milken Institute. At Carlton, he connects sponsors with institutional and private capital partners, bringing an operator’s perspective and a careful, compliance-minded approach to how opportunities are structured and presented.
Education: B.A., Financial Economics, Capital University.
Aurin Disla is a Director at The Carlton Group, operating between Punta Cana and New York. She brings more than 15 years of luxury real-estate experience in the New York market, covering leasing, sales, marketing, and acquisitions, and has developed deep developer relationships.
In her current role at Carlton, Aurin focuses on sourcing and structuring capital for resort- and residential-development opportunities throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Her bilingual fluency, cultural insight, and network of high-net-worth investors enable her to match premium development projects with sophisticated equity and debt sources in both the U.S. and international markets.
Known for her relationship-oriented approach, strategic mindset, and execution capability, Aurin plays a key role in expanding Carlton's reach into new markets and delivering tailored capital solutions for luxury and resort-style development.
Education: B.A., Hospitality Management, PUCMM.
Eva Garzón is a Director at The Carlton Group, operating between Madrid and Miami. She provides capital-markets advisory for major developers across Europe, the United States, and Latin America, leveraging one of the most globally connected client and investor networks in the industry.
Before joining Carlton, Eva founded and built one of Miami's top-performing luxury real-estate brokerages, earning a large international following and a reputation for representing high-net-worth clients, cross-border investors, and global developers. Her ability to move seamlessly between markets, cultures, and capital sources has made her a sought-after advisor for complex luxury, resort, and mixed-use developments.
Eva is known for her global perspective, strong negotiation instincts, and ability to match premium-tier projects with well-aligned capital. Her international influence and trusted relationships across Europe, the Middle East, the U.S., and Latin America make her a key driver of Carlton's growing worldwide presence.
Nathan Kraiem is a Director at The Carlton Group and brings more than 20 years of experience across Wall Street and the real estate investment landscape. His background spans equities, trading, private equity, and real estate acquisitions, giving him a rare multi-disciplinary perspective that strengthens Carlton's ability to analyze, structure, and execute complex capital solutions.
Nathan has worked with institutional investors, private equity sponsors, and major developers on large-scale transactions, applying a rigorous financial approach shaped by his trading and investment background. His ability to assess value, understand market dynamics, and navigate capital markets cycles makes him a trusted advisor to clients seeking strategic equity and debt capital.
Known for his sharp analytical skill, steady decision-making, and broad relationships across the industry, Nathan plays an important role in advancing Carlton's precision-driven capital advisory efforts.
Education: B.B.A., The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Ryan Miller is a Director in Carlton's Capital Markets group, where he leads U.S. origination and underwriting across hospitality, multifamily, and mixed-use portfolios. Known for his strong analytical instincts and mature judgment at a young age, Ryan has quickly become a key contributor to Carlton's national capital placement efforts.
He plays an active role in structuring complex equity and debt assignments, negotiating with sponsors and investors, and driving transactions from first look through closing. His ability to combine detailed financial analysis with clear communication and steady execution has earned him the trust of clients and partners across the country.
Before joining Carlton, Ryan worked in FTI Consulting's Real Estate Restructuring practice, where he gained experience evaluating large-scale assets, distressed situations, and corporate-level workouts.
Education: B.S., Vanderbilt University.
Christopher Bardales is a Senior Vice President in Carlton's Capital Markets group, where he supports origination, underwriting, and structured capital placement across the firm's U.S. platform. Chris has been instrumental in bringing new equity groups, lenders, and private capital sources into the firm, helping drive meaningful growth across multiple asset types.
Known for being exceptionally sharp and mature well beyond his years, Chris combines strong analytical ability with a natural talent for relationship-building. He's highly social, connects easily with people, and has developed a broad network of investors and lenders who trust his judgment and value his communication style.
Chris plays a hands-on role in evaluating opportunities, structuring capital stacks, and coordinating with sponsors and capital partners throughout the transaction process. His blend of intelligence, drive, and people skills has made him a key contributor to Carlton's national capital markets efforts.
Education: California State University, Long Beach.
Joseph Shamah is a Senior Vice President at The Carlton Group, where he helps lead the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of JV equity and debt placements for real estate acquisitions, developments, and recapitalizations. He plays an active role in analyzing complex capital stacks, coordinating with investors, and supporting the execution of major assignments across multiple asset types.
Joseph has a strong interest in real estate capital markets and is known for being sharp, dependable, and proactive. He brings a mix of technical ability, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to every project, making him a valuable part of the Carlton team.
Education: Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business (Global Finance & Business Economics).
Lino DiLascio is a Vice President at The Carlton Group and brings more than 30 years of real estate finance experience to the firm. He has structured, financed, and advised on over $3 billion in commercial assets across multifamily, office, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use portfolios. Lino is known for his ability to evaluate complex situations quickly, engineer smart capital solutions, and guide clients through both straightforward and highly nuanced transactions.
Throughout his career, he has worked closely with owners, developers, lenders, and institutional partners on major acquisitions, recapitalizations, and portfolio repositioning strategies. His depth of experience allows him to anticipate obstacles early, manage negotiations with clarity, and deliver well-crafted financing outcomes.
Lino's technical skill, steady judgment, and long-standing industry relationships make him a trusted advisor and an important contributor to Carlton's precision-driven capital advisory platform.
Education: B.B.A., Accounting, Iona College.
Thibault Ferage is a Vice President at The Carlton Group, based in Miami, Florida, and serves as a key leader in bridging European capital and structured real-estate programs with the U.S. market. With significant institutional underwriting and fund-management expertise developed throughout major capital programs in Europe, Thibault brings a sophisticated global perspective that bolsters Carlton's cross-border financing platform.
He has played a central role in evaluating complex investment vehicles, structuring large-scale portfolios, and overseeing capital deployment strategies that require discipline, precision, and a deep appreciation for both investor expectations and sponsor requirements. His European background, combined with his U.S. market execution capability, makes him a strategic asset for Carlton's international origination and capital solutions efforts.
Thibault is known for his analytical strength, strategic thinking, and ability to manage multi-jurisdictional diligence and fund performance oversight. These qualities enable Carlton to deliver high-caliber institutional-style capital programs with the global reach and local execution our clients demand.
Education: International MBA; Master's in BIM (Building Information Modeling) Management.
Erick Mata is a Vice President in Carlton's Originations group, where he focuses on cultivating new investor relationships and sourcing capital across the United States and Latin America. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Erick brings a true cross-border perspective and has become a key driver of Carlton's growth with both domestic and international clients.
He plays an active role in originating equity and debt mandates, introducing new UHNW investors and private capital groups to the firm, and expanding Carlton's reach into emerging and established markets. Erick is known for his relationship instincts, disciplined follow-through, and ability to build trust with sophisticated investors and sponsors.
His background is rooted in the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), one of the country's premier public institutions, where students pursue rigorous programs in Economics and Business Administration with a finance emphasis. This foundation supports his work navigating both U.S. and Latin American investor ecosystems.
Education: Central University of Venezuela (UCV).
Skylar Reed is a Vice President at The Carlton Group, leading West Coast origination with a focus on major development, acquisition, and recapitalization assignments across California and the broader western U.S. market. Based in Newport Beach, he drives new client relationships, sources sophisticated capital partners, and structures complex equity and debt solutions for sponsors throughout the region.
Skylar brings a strong mix of market knowledge, real estate fundamentals, and relationship-building skill. He has established connections with developers, family offices, private credit funds, and institutional investors, allowing him to match high-quality opportunities with well-aligned capital sources. His ability to communicate clearly, manage details, and push transactions forward has made him an important part of Carlton's national origination platform.
Education: B.A., Urban Studies, UCLA; M.S., Real Estate Development, USC.
Ariel Rodriguez is a Vice President at The Carlton Group, where he focuses on hospitality and residential capital sourcing with a strong emphasis on Caribbean and Latin American investor networks. Splitting his time between Santo Domingo and New York, Ariel plays a key role in connecting major U.S. and regional development opportunities with sophisticated private investors, family offices, and capital groups throughout the Dominican Republic and broader Latin America.
Ariel has developed an exceptional network across the Caribbean hospitality world and is known for his ability to match high-quality projects with the right capital partners. His deep relationships, combined with his understanding of both local and international markets, make him a trusted advisor to sponsors seeking cross-border equity and debt solutions.
He brings a combination of industry knowledge, relationship strength, and steady execution that continues to expand Carlton's presence throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.
Education: B.A., Hospitality Management, PUCMM.
Andrés Ruiz is a Vice President at The Carlton Group, where he leads the firm's Latin America coverage and oversees cross-border structured capital across Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Peru. Andrés is widely known as a premier connector in the region, with long-standing relationships across UHNW families, private investors, and influential business groups throughout South America.
He plays a key role in sourcing equity and debt for large development and acquisition assignments, advising clients on capital strategy, and matching major U.S. and international projects with sophisticated Latin American investors. His deep network, cultural fluency, and steady execution have made him one of the most trusted relationship-builders on Carlton's global platform.
Andrés brings a blend of market knowledge, relationship depth, and strategic insight that continues to expand Carlton's footprint across Latin America and strengthen the firm's global investor base.
Education: MBA, Universidad de los Andes; B.A., Economics, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
Janet Fleming is the Chief Financial Officer of The Carlton Group. She oversees all financial reporting, enterprise accounting, treasury management, and internal controls for the firm. Janet plays a key role in shaping Carlton's financial strategy and is instrumental in guiding both the company and its clients toward the most effective and efficient financial structures.
Janet brings deep experience from senior finance roles at several major real estate investment and development firms, including Ashkenazy Acquisitions, Allied Partners, and the Jack Parker Corporation. Her background managing complex corporate finance operations and evaluating large-scale real estate investments gives her a sophisticated understanding of how to structure, analyze, and optimize financial outcomes.
Known for her steady judgment, technical expertise, and ability to navigate challenging financial situations, Janet is a crucial part of Carlton's precision-driven approach to capital.
Education: B.S., Lehman College.
Marco Tobón is Chief of Staff at The Carlton Group, where he works closely with CEO and Managing Principal Michael Campbell to advance strategic priorities and coordinate execution across the firm’s four offices.
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