BOSTON— Marcus Partners announced the appointment of Alex Schaefer as Managing Director, Investments, where he will oversee acquisitions across the Metro New York market.
Based in the firm’s Metro New York office, Schaefer will focus on sourcing and executing acquisition and development opportunities in the industrial and multifamily sectors throughout the Tri-State Metro area and Metro Philadelphia. He will work closely with Bill McAvoy, Principal, Investments, who currently leads acquisitions for the region.
“Alex brings a wealth of market knowledge to Marcus Partners, and his hire will allow us to build upon our strong track record in the market,” said Ryan McDonough, Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Marcus Partners. “His depth of experience, strong institutional relationships, and proven performance across asset classes will be invaluable as we continue to expand our investment platform. His addition represents a continuation of our strategy to add ‘boots on the ground’ investment talent across our target markets.”
Extensive Experience Across Asset Classes
Schaefer joins Marcus Partners with more than 15 years of real estate investment experience spanning multifamily, industrial, retail, and office properties. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Investments at AXA Investment Managers, where he originated and executed more than $3 billion in transactions across major U.S. markets. His work included investments in over 2,000 multifamily units and 31 logistics properties with a combined capitalization exceeding $2 billion.
Prior to AXA IM, Schaefer held senior acquisition roles with TKF Real Estate Investment, ALTO Real Estate Funds, and VEREIT, Inc., where he managed both portfolio and single-asset transactions nationwide. He began his career at Cushman & Wakefield and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Connecticut.
Schaefer’s appointment reinforces Marcus Partners’ commitment to strengthening its regional investment capabilities and expanding its industrial and multifamily portfolio across the East Coast. The firm’s strategy emphasizes disciplined, local execution and a relationship-driven investment approach across its target markets.
