The Inland Real Estate Group LLC, the Oak Brook, Illinois-headquartered commercial real estate investment, finance and operating firm, has announced the appointment of Matthew Fries as CEO and president of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation.
In his new role, Fries will oversee Inland Investments’ public and private investment platforms and drive the development of retail investor-focused solutions. Prior to joining Inland Investments, Fries was head of investment products and partner solutions at Cetera Financial Group. Earlier in his career, he served as the chief operating and investment officer for Questar Capital.
Fries currently serves on the board of the Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA), served as chairman of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) and on the Alternative Investments Roundtable for the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
“Matt’s extensive experience spanning nearly 30 years in the wealth management side of our industry combined with his expertise in the evolving alternative investment landscape, coupled with Inland’s more than half a century of institutional commercial real estate experience, makes for a ‘one-of-a-kind’ combination to lead Inland Investments into its next chapter,” said Tony Chereso, CEO and President of The Inland Real Estate Companies. “Matt will bring new meaning to ‘putting investors first’ leadership and vision, which will only strengthen Inland Investments’ ability to deliver innovative, investor-centric investment solutions, exceptional value and industry leading services. Matt is truly a remarkable addition to the Inland team.”
