Our Greatest Asset? Our People.

Focused

Our team of professionals is focused exclusively on value-added real estate investing in the U.S. We are dedicated to our investment strategy with no other products, affiliates, or services competing for the firm's attention.

Strategic

We take pride in the fact that our performance is driven by our people and our culture. We are strategic thinkers, time-tested stewards, innovative problem-solvers and straight shooters. Our size allows us to offer the scale of a larger firm with the ability and agility to focus on unique opportunities both large and small.

Experienced

Long Wharf’s five senior principals have spent decades in the investment industry and have 25 years of experience working together. Our team combines a rich history in real estate equity investment with a breadth of hands-on commercial property experience.

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  • SOLON APOSHIAN Managing Director

    SOLON APOSHIAN

    Managing Director

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    Solon is a member of the investment team, focused on developing new partner relationships and sourcing, underwriting, and executing diligence on new investment opportunities. He joined Long Wharf in 2016 and has 15 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    UBS Private Wealth Management

    Education

    UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
    Princeton University, BA

  • KATHLEEN BURNS Director of Operations

    KATHLEEN BURNS

    Director of Operations

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    Kathleen is a member of the operations team, focused on corporate accounting, investor reporting, information technology, and compliance. She joined Long Wharf in 2015 and has 14 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    BDO USA, LLP

    Education

    Bentley University, BS

  • JENNY CHRISTENSEN, CPA Director of Finance

    JENNY CHRISTENSEN, CPA

    Director of Finance

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    Jenny is a member of the operations team, responsible for overseeing accounting, cash management, and financial reporting. She joined Long Wharf in 2017 and has 19 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    TA Realty, PwC

    Education

    Bentley University, MSA
    Bentley University, BS

  • STACEY CONWAY Performance & Analytics Manager

    STACEY CONWAY

    Performance & Analytics Manager

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    Stacey is responsible for overseeing the compilation of performance returns and supporting the administration of the firm’s information and technology systems. She has been a member of the team since Long Wharf’s founding in 2011 and has 36 years of real estate accounting experience.

    Prior Experience

    Fidelity Investments, New England Mutual Life Insurance Company/Copley Real Estate Advisors

    Education

    Suffolk University, MBA
    Boston College, BA

  • MICHAEL ELIZONDO Managing Partner

    MICHAEL ELIZONDO

    Managing Partner

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    Michael is a founding partner of Long Wharf, responsible for setting the firm’s strategic direction and overseeing its overall management. He serves on the firm’s investment and operating committees and has 43 years of industry experience, managing, originating, and structuring a broad array of real estate transactions, including portfolio acquisitions of performing, sub-performing, and non-performing debt; REO assets; single-asset acquisitions; and development joint ventures.

    Prior Experience

    Fidelity Investments, Colony Capital, Trammell Crow Company

    Education

    Harvard University, MBA
    Emory University, BBA

  • MEREDITH FARAHMAND Director

    MEREDITH FARAHMAND

    Director

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    Meredith is a member of the investor relations team, focused on business strategy, capital raising, and client relations. She joined Long Wharf in 2022 and has 12 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Tishman Speyer
    PGIM Real Estate

    Education

    Columbia University, MSRED
    Emory University, BBA

  • JEFFREY GANDEL Managing Partner

    JEFFREY GANDEL

    Managing Partner

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    Jeff is a founding partner of Long Wharf, responsible for the firm’s strategic direction and overall management. He serves on the investment and operating committees and works closely with the team on investment strategy, portfolio management, capital raising, and investor relations. Jeff has 34 years of experience in the real estate and alternative investments markets.

    Prior Experience

    Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch & Co.

    Education

    Tufts University, BA

  • JORDAN HANEY Associate

    JORDAN HANEY

    Associate

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    Jordan is a member of the asset management team, responsible for investment analysis and assisting with the fair market valuation process. He joined Long Wharf in 2022 and has five years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Perennial Capital Advisors, LLC

    Education

    Tufts University, BA

  • BROOKE HARTMAN Controller

    BROOKE HARTMAN

    Controller

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    Brooke is a member of the operations team, responsible for fund-level accounting and assisting with cash management and financial reporting. She joined Long Wharf in 2020 and has eight years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    KPMG

    Education

    University of Connecticut, BS

  • ERIC LARSON Managing Director

    ERIC LARSON

    Managing Director

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    Eric is a member of the asset management team, responsible for working alongside local operating partners to oversee the execution of investment business plans following acquisition, including development, marketing, leasing, operations, loan administration, and disposition. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been with the team since Long Wharf’s founding in 2011.

    Prior Experience

    Fidelity Investments, AEW

    Education

    University of Rochester, MBA
    University of Maine at Orono, BS

  • WILL MAYER Associate

    WILL MAYER

    Associate

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    Will is a member of the investment team, focused on the analysis of new investment opportunities. He joined Long Wharf in 2025 and has five years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Longfellow Real Estate Partners

    Education

    Tufts University, BA

  • AIMEE MUNSEY Director

    AIMEE MUNSEY

    Director

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    Aimee is a member of the investor relations team, focused on firm-level marketing and communications, as well as client relations and capital raising. She has been with the firm since Long Wharf’s founding in 2011 and has 22 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Fidelity Investments, Tremont Realty Capital

    Education

    Endicott College, BA

  • PHILIP MURPHY Managing Director

    PHILIP MURPHY

    Managing Director

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    Phil is a Managing Director and Head of Investments, responsible for investment strategy and the origination, analysis, diligence, and closing of new investments. He serves on the firm’s investment and operating committees and has worked across a broad array of markets and sectors throughout his 30 years of experience. Phil has been a member of the team since Long Wharf’s founding in 2011.

    Prior Experience

    Fidelity Investments, Aspen Square Management, Deutsche Bank Securities

    Education

    Babson College, MBA
    Leeds University (UK), BA
    LEED Accredited

  • JOHN OWENS, CFA Managing Director

    JOHN OWENS, CFA

    Managing Director

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    John is a Managing Director and Head of Asset Management, responsible for overseeing business plan execution, financial analysis, loan financing, fair market valuation, and dispositions. He also serves on the firm’s investment and operating committees. John has 30 years of experience in real estate investment management and has been with the firm since Long Wharf’s founding in 2011.

    Prior Experience

    Fidelity Investments, AEW, Prudential

    Education

    Boston College, MSF
    Binghamton University, BS
    CFA Charterholder

  • TAMMY PLOTKIN Managing Director

    TAMMY PLOTKIN

    Managing Director

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    Tammy is a Managing Director, Head of Operations, and Chief Compliance Officer, responsible for overseeing the firm’s operational functions, including accounting and finance, information technology, compliance, and human resources. She also serves on the firm’s investment and operating committees. Tammy has been with the team since Long Wharf’s founding in 2011 and has 30 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Fidelity Investments, Centro Watt, Heritage Property Investment Trust

    Education

    University of Hartford, BS

  • DANNY SMITH Director of IT & Security

    DANNY SMITH

    Director of IT & Security

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    Danny manages the firm’s technology platform, with a focus on cyber and information security. He joined Long Wharf in 2022 and has 29 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Royal Oak Advisors, Eze Castle Integration

    Education

    Wentworth Institute of Technology, BS
    Roxbury Community College, AS

  • DAVID STEIN Managing Director

    DAVID STEIN

    Managing Director

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    David is a member of the investment team, responsible for developing new partner relationships and sourcing, underwriting, and executing diligence on new investment opportunities. He joined Long Wharf in 2016 and has 14 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Goldman Sachs

    Education

    Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, MBA
    Skidmore College, BA cum laude

  • SAMANTHA TORTO Associate Director

    SAMANTHA TORTO

    Associate Director

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    Sam is a member of the investment team, focused on analyzing and performing diligence on new investment opportunities. She joined Long Wharf in 2020 and has nine years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Newmark

    Education

    Georgetown University, MSRE
    Elon University, BSBA cum laude

  • OLIVER TURNER, CFA Director

    OLIVER TURNER, CFA

    Director

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    Oliver is a member of the investment team, responsible for analyzing and performing due diligence on new investment opportunities. He joined Long Wharf in 2023 and has 11 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    WHI Real Estate Partners, Intermediate Capital Group, Barclays

    Education

    Cambridge University, MS
    University of Birmingham, BS
    CFA Charterholder

  • JENNA VAIL Director

    JENNA VAIL

    Director

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    Jenna is a member of the asset management team, focused on investment analysis and assisting with the fair market valuation process. She joined Long Wharf in 2014 and has 16 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Tremont Realty Capital, J.P. Morgan Investor Services Co.

    Education

    Bentley University, BS

  • STEVE VARNEY Managing Director

    STEVE VARNEY

    Managing Director

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    Steve is a member of the asset management team and works closely with local operating partners, brokers, and property managers to execute investment business plans following acquisition. His responsibilities include overseeing development, marketing, leasing, operations, loan administration, and dispositions. Steve has 25 years of industry experience and has been with the firm since Long Wharf’s founding in 2011.

    Prior Experience

    Fidelity Investments, Beacon Capital Partners, Bear Stearns Asset Management, Lehman Brothers

    Education

    Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, MBA
    Dartmouth College, BA

  • DAVIDE VISCO Private Wealth Strategies

    DAVIDE VISCO

    Private Wealth Strategies

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    Dave is a member of the investor relations team, focused on private wealth strategies. He joined Long Wharf in 2024 and has 31 years of capital markets experience, including relationship management, capital raising, and business strategy. He is also actively involved with several educational institutions and other nonprofit organizations.

    Prior Experience

    Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC
    Bank of America
    JPMorgan & Co.

    Education

    Babson College, BS

  • SEAN WEISS Director

    SEAN WEISS

    Director

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    Sean is a member of the asset management team, responsible for implementing investment business plans following acquisition, including overseeing marketing, leasing, operations, loan administration, and dispositions. He joined Long Wharf in 2013 and has 30 years of industry experience.

    Prior Experience

    Great Point Investors, Cabot Entities

    Education

    Babson College, BS