ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Martel Day, a well-known and respected member of the real estate investment community, has announced the launch of NLR Advisory Services, an Atlanta, GA-based consulting firm that helps potential, developing and well-established Non-Listed REIT and other Direct Investment sponsors realize their potential for success. The firm differentiates itself by providing clients with experienced advice and direct market feedback.
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With a focus on accessing capital through independent broker-dealers, NLR Advisory Services collaborates with REIT and other Direct Investment sponsors on a full range of issues including the time and cost to enter the market, investment product structure, branding, core messaging, the due diligence process, and various distribution options. In limited situations, NLR Advisory Services also partners with firms that meet its stringent criteria to increase their access to capital through independent broker-dealers.
The foundation for NLR Advisory Services is Mr. Day's 29 years in the direct investment industry, most recently as CEO of Independence Realty Securities. Prior to Independence, Mr. Day enjoyed an extensive career with the Inland Group of Companies (Inland) ultimately as Executive Vice President - Director of Business Development. During his 25-year tenure, Inland sales increased from less than $100 million to more than $3 billion per year with more than 300 firms, 8,000 financial advisors, and 200,000 investors participating in Inland's investment programs.
"Inland built its reputation on integrity and expertise and Martel has exemplified both qualities throughout his career. Well-respected by the independent broker-dealer community, he is an important industry resource and certainly qualified to provide experienced advice and tangible benefits to Non-Listed REIT sponsors," commented Mr. Dan Goodwin, Chairman, Inland Real Estate Group.
Mr. Day is a member of the Board of Trustees and currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Investment Program Association (IPA), an industry association that advocates the importance of direct investments including Non-Listed REITS through education.
Mr. Day holds General Securities Principal and General Securities licenses with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is a graduate of The Georgia Institute of Technology.
For more information, go to www.nlradvisoryservices.com .
ABOUT NLR ADVISORY SERVICES:
Founded in 2013 by Mr. Martel Day, NLR Advisory Services exists to help potential, developing and well-established Non-Listed REIT and other direct investment sponsors gain a clear perception of their market potential; develop an informed plan for realizing their potential; and implement their plan in a way that, based on experience and direct market feedback, maximizes their potential for success. For more information, go to www.nlradvisoryservices.com .
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