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Posted Jan 30, 2026

What Private Wealth Wants From Real Estate Operators

This episode of The Distribution features a live panel conversation moderated by Brandon Sedloff with Brian Cho, Mark Shoberg, and Mark Neely, recorded at iREOC. The discussion focuses on the growing importance of private wealth as a capital source for real estate operating companies and investment managers. Drawing from perspectives across family offices, OCIOs, and active operators, the panel unpacks how private wealth allocators think about portfolio construction, manager selection, and structure in today’s market. The conversation offers a candid look at what actually drives decisions behind the scenes and how sponsors can more effectively engage this increasingly influential channel.

They discuss: 

  • How private wealth allocators approach portfolio construction across public markets, private equity, and real estate
  • The role of tax efficiency, liquidity preferences, and structure in private wealth investment decisions
  • What family offices and OCIOs look for beyond track record when evaluating real estate managers
  • How investor education differs across advisors, allocators, and end clients in the wealth channel
  • Where panelists see the most compelling opportunities in equity, debt, and special situations over the next 12 to 18 months

Listen to the full interview