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Nina Stone A Seasoned Real Estate Investment Professional

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented real estate investment professional with more than 20 years of experience across transactions, portfolio management, capital raising, and operations. Track record includes $7B+ in transaction executions, $5B raised across 7 funds, and $1M+ in annual cost savings initiatives.

Invesco Real Estate | Director / Co-Portfolio Manager | 2022–2024

Co-Portfolio Manager for the firm's first open-ended, floating rate debt fund secured by commercial real estate for retail investors via a 506b offering. Raised $90M in retail capital and secured $200M from a large institutional investor. Responsible for portfolio construction, risk ratings, and asset management of a $1B CRE loan portfolio. Managed reporting including valuations, dividends, share price issuance, public filings, and board meetings.

CBRE Investment Management | Managing Director / Head of Operations | 2010–2022

Head of Operations for the Americas Direct Real Estate business at one of the world's largest real estate investment managers ($140B AUM). Raised $4.5B across 5 closed-end funds. Led underwriting and due diligence on office, industrial, and retail acquisitions. Managed portfolio strategy across 9 value-add funds and oversaw a team of ~100 people across sectors, functions, and geographies.

Family Office | 2005–2009

Worked in the Acquisitions and Capital Markets Group at a family-owned real estate investment company with $2B+ AUM at its peak. Analyzed 200+ transactions and executed $800M in acquisitions including Four Seasons Dallas, Watergate D.C., Preston Commons, and Sterling Plaza. Placed approximately $650M in first mortgage and mezzanine loans. Performed Highest-and-Best Use analyses on opportunistic acquisitions and managed ARGUS models for accurate valuation and income reporting.
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Career Highlights & Key Accomplishments

Capital Raising

Raised $4.5B across 5 closed-end funds at CBRE Investment Management from institutional investors including public and private pension plans, insurance companies, and global sovereign wealth funds. At Invesco, raised $90M in retail capital and secured $200M from a large institutional investor for the firm's first open-ended floating rate debt fund.

Transactions & Underwriting

Led underwriting and due diligence on office, industrial, and retail acquisitions across the risk/return spectrum. Analyzed 200+ transactions and executed $800M in real estate acquisitions, including Four Seasons Dallas, Watergate D.C., Preston Commons, and Sterling Plaza. Presented transactions to the Americas Investment Committee.

Debt & Financing

Participated in the financing of real estate assets resulting in the placement of approximately $650M of first mortgage and mezzanine loans. Managed debt book across a broad portfolio including tracking maturities, earn-outs, interest rate hedges, refinance opportunities, and defeasance / yield maintenance calculations.

Portfolio & Asset Management

Extensive experience across 9 closed-end value-add funds including investment strategy, portfolio construction and liquidation, cash management, performance measurement, risk management, and compliance. Managed a $1B CRE loan portfolio including risk ratings and asset management protocols of credit assets.

Operations & Leadership

Implemented a new operating model and led proactive team management of approximately 100 people across sector types, functions, and geographies. Worked directly with CEO, President, CFO, and COO on corporate P&L, budgeting, new business development, and cost savings exceeding $1M annually.

Affordable Housing & Impact Investing

Managed a portfolio of 11 affordable housing assets (1,800 units) across California, Washington, and Oregon. Successfully contested property tax assessments achieving a $13M reduction in assessed value and $300K in annual savings. Contributed to a $100M capital raise for the Impact Fund through investor meetings and deal-level business plan reviews.