At ABR, we think that wisdom lies in knowing what to do next, and virtue is in doing it. We ask a lot of questions. We look at every angle. Seeing the big picture and knowing when to sit tight and when to take action is key to our success. We adhere to a consensus approach to strategic decisions that is based on a disciplined due diligence process that measures risk against the likelihood for optimized returns on each investment. We anticipate growth opportunities in times of change and disruption and provide the resources and strategies necessary to capitalize on those opportunities.
Opportunistic Investing
Ahead of the Curve
Fifty-Years of Entrepreneurial Action
ABR Excels at Turning Change into Opportunity
Since our founding in 1972, we have built a reputation as a trusted, highly focused and value driven middle market real estate investor. Our entrepreneurial culture emboldened by hard work and a vision for what’s next is a testament to our roots which began in the country’s oldest investment bank, Alex. Brown & Sons.
Our Team
ABR leadership capitalizes on emerging trends through innovation and discipline. While most of our colleagues have more than 20 years of tenure with the firm, we are constantly adding new talent with a fresh perspective to our management platform.
Our Responsibility
At ABR, we believe that the transformative impact of investing is the key to a better future — an improved built environment, a smarter economy, a healthier planet, diverse and inclusive communities, and a broader path to prosperity.
More Than Capital
More than Fifty Years of Intellectual and Financial Capital
We leverage our unique experience and expertise to provide solutions, unlock value and propel growth. The senior professionals of our firm have been investing together for decades, and we deploy an integrated and cohesive team approach to yield better outcomes. We bring insight, knowledge and resources to every investment which results in consistent, superior value creation for our investors.
Our Clients
ABR’s clients include public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, family offices and other high net worth investors. ABR’s shareholders and members of its Board of Directors invest regularly in ABR-sponsored funds. Our guiding philosophy has been, and always will be, Client First.
Our Culture
ABR’s culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative and diverse. Our founding principles were built around the concept of “performance with humility”, creating a healthy culture of mutual respect and trust that fuels true teamwork among our colleagues, clients and operating partners.
Our Values
Our Core Values Define Who We Are
At ABR, our core values define the common philosophy shared throughout all levels of our organization. They are critical to our success in conducting business and building relationships with our stakeholders.
Sustainability
We are committed to being an asset in the community where we work and live. Equally as important is our responsibility and continued investment in the growth, development and well-being of our team.
Integrity
We seek to uphold the highest possible standards of ethical behavior with openness, candor, and honesty.
Accountability
We are committed to creating value for all of our key stakeholders. We set high performance standards and hold ourselves personally and collectively accountable for meeting our objectives.
Teamwork
We place the highest priority on the collective interests of our investors and operating partners with the understanding that this can only be achieved through effective communication, collaboration, and decision making.
Entrepreneurship
We embrace an entrepreneurial culture through individual creativity, appropriate respect for risk, and effective decision-making.
Diversity
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity of people, perspectives and ideas.