RYAN MCDOWELL, CCIM
CEO & FOUNDER
Ryan: The Real Estate Maverick
As CEO of Arete Real Estate Advisors, Ryan's strategic leadership and deep industry knowledge drive our success. With a proven track record in asset management, acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing, he has consistently delivered exceptional results throughout his career. His ability to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and maximize returns sets him apart as a leading figure in the commercial real estate industry.
Ryan most recently served as Senior Vice President of Real Estate Asset Management for Wells Fargo Wealth Management, with several billion dollars of real estate under management. There he led the business development efforts for the Southeast region of the United States working with Family Offices and High Net Worth individuals to develop sophisticated real estate strategies for complex portfolios of investment properties. As an executive leader of his division, he also served on and chaired the National Real Estate Investment Advisory Panel (AKA "Investment Committee") that was responsible for providing approval guidance on all real estate acquisitions nationwide.
Prior to that, during the "Great Recession", Ryan spent several years as a Commercial REO Asset Manager for an institutional Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) lender working through a nationwide portfolio of distressed commercial real estate. There he developed and executed strategies to stabilize properties and minimize loan losses. He successfully sold several hundred commercial properties in one of the most challenging real estate markets in history.
In prior roles Ryan has also served as Director of Acquisitions, Director of Leasing & Tenant Relations, Leasing Agent, and Investment Sales Broker since starting his real estate career in 2005.
Ryan holds a Master of Science in International Real Estate from the Hollo School of Real Estate at Florida International University (FIU), where Ryan received the "Best Student Award" graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Ryan received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida (UF). He is also a distinguished member of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute, is a member of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and is a member of Urban Land Institute (ULI).
As an industry recognized expert, he has also co-authored several real estate investment white papers, magazine articles, and has been a featured speaker at several Family Office and Commercial Real Estate conferences and events throughout his career.
Ryan's expertise and strategic leadership are invaluable assets to our clients.