IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shopoff Realty Investments, a national manager of opportunistic and value-add real estate investments, announced today that Eric Retzlaff has joined the company as senior vice president and national sales manager.
“Eric is a seasoned professional with strong investment management experience that spans more than 30 years and includes a successful track record of sales growth and reputation for integrity,” said William Shopoff, chief executive officer of Shopoff Realty Investments. “We are pleased to welcome him to the team at Shopoff Realty Investments, where his extensive background in distribution, marketing, training and management will be a great fit with our efforts to consistently provide the highest level of service and support.”
Over the course of his career, Retzlaff has helped develop and manage direct and indirect investment offerings in real estate, energy, insurance and mutual funds. He has served in a variety of senior management functions, including as chief financial officer, chief compliance officer and chief marketing officer for FINRA member firms.
Prior to joining Shopoff, Retzlaff served as managing director of RightSource Distributors, where he managed and advised emerging sponsors with product design and capital formation. Previously, he was executive vice president and head of securities, sales and distribution with Atel Capital Group, a private equity, real estate and finance group. Beginning in 2010, Retzlaff was president of the broker-dealer for Lightstone Securities, managing sales, marketing and compliance activities, while representing both publicly offered non-traded real estate investment trusts and private placement real estate offerings. During his career, Retzlaff has also been a leader with AXA Distributors, Aver Development Corporation, PIMCO Equities and Endeavor Management Company.
He earned a bachelor’s degree from Principia College, and a master’s degree from Claremont Graduate University.
About Shopoff Realty Investments
Shopoff Realty Investments has a 24-year history of over 100 programs and 529 investments, of which more than 488 have gone full cycle with an average holding period of 2.7 years. Shopoff Realty Investments and its executive leadership have completed more than 5,000 real estate transactions, including the acquisition, management, entitlement and development of more than 23,000 parcels and lots, 77,000 multifamily units, and 6 million square feet of commercial properties, with an aggregate value in excess of $11 billion. For additional information, please visit www.shopoff.com or call (844) 4-SHOPOFF.
Disclosures
Any investment in Shopoff Realty Investments programs involves substantial risks and is suitable only for investors who have no need for liquidity and who can bear the loss of their entire investment. This is not an offering to buy or sell any securities. Such offer may only be made through the offerings memorandum to qualified purchasers. Securities offered through Shopoff Securities, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC, 2 Park Plaza, Suite 1120, Irvine, CA 92614, (844) 4-SHOPOFF.