OAK BROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC (“Inland” or “the Company”), one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate investment, finance and operating groups, continues to bolster its executive leadership team and has announced Michael Collins will serve as Head of Global Wealth of Inland Securities Corporation (“ISC”). Inland Securities Corporation is the exclusive dealer manager and placement agent for real estate investment programs offered by Inland Investments and its affiliates. Mr. Collins will report to Tony Chereso, CEO and President of The Inland Real Estate Companies, LLC.
“It is my pleasure to welcome Michael into this exciting new role, focused on expanding the firm’s global presence in the private wealth markets through establishing long-term partnerships with advisors and their clients,” commented Chereso. “As head of Inland’s Global Wealth platform, Michael will be responsible for developing a highly skilled team of financial advisory professionals who collaborate with advisors serving individual investors seeking access to private markets solutions. Capitalizing on Inland’s rich history and established institutional brand, Michael will reposition and grow Inland’s presence as a leader in the retail wealth management channel.”
Michael will be at the helm of driving Inland’s financial advisory platform strategy, enhancing its distribution capabilities, optimizing its operational performance, and ensuring Inland maintains an integrated approach to serving both advisors and investors. By bringing Inland’s sales and operations teams under a unified leadership structure, Michael will play a pivotal role in helping Inland scale its platform efficiently, all while keeping a sharp focus on client experience and execution excellence.
“With over 25 years of investment experience across sales and operations, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and a strategic mindset that is perfectly aligned with our goals and Inland’s investor-centric focus. His commitment to excellence makes him an exceptional fit for this role, and I am confident that his leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand Inland’s reach and strive to build meaningful value for our investors,” commented Chereso.
Prior to joining Inland, Mr. Collins was a Managing Director on the Capital Formation Team at Hunter Point Capital. Previously he served as a Partner and Managing Director at Easterly Asset Management, where he served as Head of Distribution, leading sales and managing relationships with wirehouses, family offices, RIAs, pensions, E&Fs, and insurance companies. Earlier in his career, he served as Executive Managing Director at Kennedy Wilson, an international real estate investment firm, heading investor relations, and was also a member of Blackstone’s first Private Wealth Solutions sales team.
Mr. Collins holds a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Master’s in Civil Engineering from University at Buffalo and his M.B.A. from the University of Rochester Simon Business School.
“I am extremely excited to be joining Inland and partnering with its leadership at such a pivotal moment in its growth,” said Collins. “The opportunity to lead both the sales and operations teams as we expand our global wealth platform is incredibly energizing. I look forward to building on Inland’s 57-year track record and working with its 1,200-plus professionals to deliver meaningful solutions, strengthen partnerships, and drive long‑term value for investors.”
About The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC
The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC, headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, is part of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., one of the nation’s largest vertically integrated real estate investment, finance, and operating groups. Since 1968, Inland* member companies have collectively conducted over $125 billion in commercial real estate transactions and sponsored over 840 alternative investment programs, serving both individual and institutional investors. Inland member companies also deliver a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services spanning acquisitions, asset management, development, finance, and property management. For more information about Inland and its member companies, please visit www.inlandgroup.com.
*“Inland” refers to some or all of the entities that are or were a part of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., which is comprised of a group of independent legal entities, some of which may be affiliates, share some common ownership or have been sponsored and managed by such entities or subsidiaries thereof.
Contacts
Nicole Spreck, Inland Communications
(630) 586-4896 [email protected]
