ARA
American Realty Advisors
Los Angeles, CA 90071
1 Jobs Available
About the Company
American Realty Advisors (ARA) is a premier investment manager specializing in institutional-quality commercial real estate portfolios. Our focus is on delivering superior risk-adjusted returns for our clients and investors, in line with their investment guidelines. As one of the largest privately-held real estate investment management firms in the U.S., we manage $11.2 billion in assets.
Our Purpose and Vision
For over 30 years, ARA has been an independent and privately-owned real estate investment manager focused solely on the needs of our clients. Our purpose is to assist our clients in meeting their long-term investment objectives by providing high-quality service and exceptional results in a risk-controlled environment. Our vision is centered on sustainable growth and maintaining our leadership in the industry. We strive to deliver top-tier resources to our clients, aiming for outstanding performance and measurable success.
Investment Strategies
We are an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and over 600 investors trust us with their capital. Our investment strategies include core, core-plus, and value-added approaches, covering a diverse range of high-quality industrial, residential, retail, office, and specialty sector properties. These strategies are executed through commingled funds and separately managed accounts in both equity and debt investments.
Our People and Culture
ARA seeks driven and passionate professionals who thrive in a team-oriented, hands-on environment. We encourage our people to create initiatives that lead to better solutions for complex problems. Superior thought leadership, effective communication, and critical thinking help establish ARA’s reputation for exceptional performance. We work with individuals committed to providing personalized service and quality investment management. Our vision, purpose, and values create an environment where each person can contribute while striving to be the best in their field.
Locations
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, ARA also has offices in Boston, Chicago, New York, Orlando, and Philadelphia.
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Company Benefits
ARA believes in compensating employees consistent with our goal to pay individuals fairly and competitive to the market. In addition to total compensation, employees are encouraged to participate in our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to which ARA makes annual discretionary matches to help employees meet their retirement goals. The firm also provides income protection benefits for employees and their families such as Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-term Disability insurance.
ARA provides access to competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance programs for employees and their families. Additionally, we offer a flexible Paid Time Off program to allow employees to more easily manage their obligations outside of work as well as find time to relax and recharge alongside a traditional paid holiday schedule. ARA employees have the option to take alternative transportation to and from work and defray the cost of commuting through a transit reimbursement program. For employees who cannot take advantage of mass transit, the firm provides convenient parking onsite or near each location.
ARA’s structure provides opportunities for professional development that some larger firms can’t offer. Every role is positioned to make a positive impact for our clients and the firm. Our success is driven by the following practices and principles inherent in our Core Values. Employees have direct access to our senior leadership and are encouraged to present their ideas and contribute to the conversation.
Our office space at City National Plaza offers our clients and colleagues:
ARA provides access to competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance programs for employees and their families. Additionally, we offer a flexible Paid Time Off program to allow employees to more easily manage their obligations outside of work as well as find time to relax and recharge alongside a traditional paid holiday schedule. ARA employees have the option to take alternative transportation to and from work and defray the cost of commuting through a transit reimbursement program. For employees who cannot take advantage of mass transit, the firm provides convenient parking onsite or near each location.
ARA’s structure provides opportunities for professional development that some larger firms can’t offer. Every role is positioned to make a positive impact for our clients and the firm. Our success is driven by the following practices and principles inherent in our Core Values. Employees have direct access to our senior leadership and are encouraged to present their ideas and contribute to the conversation.
Our office space at City National Plaza offers our clients and colleagues:
- A dynamic working environment that features ergonomic seating, standing desks, natural light, and a wellness room that helps to maintain productivity and engagement.
- A convenient location near public transit and downtown Los Angeles’ vibrant culture and entertainment centers.
- Expanded conference and meeting rooms as well as the Commons, an open dining and workspace that allows for greater ease of collaboration.
- All elements have been designed for firm growth, with specific considerations for an optimal working environment and the ability of the firm’s professionals to have a productive and efficient place to continue their work on behalf of our clients.
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About the CEO
Stanley Iezman is ARA’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, responsible for the strategic planning and direction of ARA’s investing and operational activities. ARA is a private equity real estate firm with over $11.2 billion of assets under management in equity, debt, and preferred equity investments throughout the United States as of September 30, 2024. He is a member of the firm’s Investment, Leadership, Corporate Responsibility, and IT Steering Committees. Mr. Iezman is a noted speaker on real estate investment and has authored numerous articles on related issues for real estate, pension, and legal industry publications. Mr. Iezman is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy, where he teaches real estate asset management in the Master of Real Estate Development Program and is a member of the Executive Committee of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate. He serves as a member of the Investment Committee and as a trustee for the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation in Santa Monica, California, which provides leadership to the Saint John’s Health Center and the John Wayne Cancer Institute. He also is a member of the Planning Committee for the USC Real Estate Law and Business Forum and serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and on the Board of Directors for The Center Theatre Group, which is part of the Los Angeles Music Center. Mr. Iezman is actively involved in The Urban Land Institute, where he sits on the Board of Governors for the ULI Foundation and participates in the Industrial and Office Park Development Council. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Los Angeles Chapter of ULI. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI); the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC); the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM); the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA); the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP); the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE); the Los Angeles County Bar Association; the Real Estate Roundtable; the American Bar Association; and was the Chair of the NYU Real Estate Institute’s Annual Conference on Pension Fund Investment in Real Estate for 10 years.
Mr. Iezman has over 51 years of experience and earned a B.A. degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a J.D. from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law.
