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Laurent Ronald Gray is a seasoned investment banker with over four decades of experience navigating the ever-shifting landscape of global finance in both real estate and non-real estate sectors. After honing his expertise at the bond house of Salomon Brothers in the mortgage-backed securities section, he went on to establish his own successful boutique firm.

Throughout his career, Laurent has demonstrated a keen ability to adapt to changing financial landscapes, from witnessing the tail end of the Bretton Woods system to the rise of deregulation. His skills in deal structuring and navigating complex regulations have been instrumental in major financial events such as the dot-com boom, the 2008 financial crisis, and the subsequent recovery.

Mr. Howington provides guidance on project viability, governmental and public relations, and strategic planning for projects undertaken by our clients. He further serves as a development consultant in the planning and applications process, securing local municipal and state approvals to construct commercial and residential properties.

Mr. Howington manages and oversees the application process, expediting permits at the local and state level, and provides strategic advice. He has worked directly with major banks and developers for over ten years along the East Coast and the New York metropolitan area.

Justin Madoff is an operations-driven executive with over a decade of experience building and scaling organizations across real estate, financial advisory, and political strategy. He specializes in designing infrastructure that supports growth, streamlining workflows, implementing CRM and project management systems, structuring revenue pipelines, and aligning teams around measurable performance targets.

Justin has overseen multi-million-dollar transactions, built data-backed campaign and business development strategies, and led complex, high-visibility initiatives under demanding timelines. His work promoting large-scale combat sports events sharpened his ability to manage intricate logistics, coordinate cross-functional teams, and execute in high-pressure environments. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Delaware.

Michelle drives financial analysis and investment package creation for commercial real estate transactions. Backed by an MBA and MSRED, she specializes in complex pro-forma modeling, offering memorandums, and market research to effectively position assets for capital providers.

Peter Feltman has over 35 years of private investment, portfolio management and credit underwriting experience across multiple industries and asset classes, including aviation, life insurance, telecommunications and real estate. His transactions have included portfolio management of aircraft leverage and operating lease transactions for GPA Group plc and Airbus Industries, credit underwriting of over $2 billion of telecommunications commitments on behalf of Barclays Capital and GE Capital, and underwriting and portfolio management of a $900 million life settlements portfolio for SageCrest, a private debt fund in Greenwich, CT.

Peter also managed, underwrote and prepared for sale over $100 million of student housing assets on behalf of private investors. He holds a BA in American History from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business.

With 35 years of experience shaping deals, Lawrence is a seasoned leader in real estate financing and development. He has navigated complex capital stacks, driven major projects forward, and consistently turned opportunity into value. Blending the precision of investment banking with the creativity of development, he brings integrity and a keen strategic eye to every engagement, whether structuring multimillion-dollar transactions or mentoring the next generation of dealmakers.