Meet the Team - RIACRE

Benjamin Hsiang

President

424.377.6001

Bhsiang@RiaCre.com

Ben Hsiang is a highly skilled, dedicated and versatile investment advisor. As an intrepid traveler, he has studied abroad, for one year, in Beijing, China and then for 3 months in Siena, Italy. As a result of his travels, in addition to gaining a global perspective on life and business, Ben is able to speak fluent Mandarin Chinese.

A graduate of UC San Diego, he majored in International Studies with a focus on Economics. Upon graduating, Ben began his real estate career at Marcus & Millichap in 2004 where his primary focus was on apartment sales. He then joined RE/MAX Commercial & Investment Realty in 2007 and received numerous company awards. Ben founded Realty Investment Advisors in order to offer his clients an elevated level of service and provide them with a larger scope of investment opportunities.

With a proven track record of over $1 Billion Dollars in closings, his success in real estate can be directly attributed to his honest, hard work ethic, and excellent negotiating skills.

Ben is an avid Lakers fan and enjoys playing golf and tennis during his time off. Ben is married with three children. He and his family reside in Santa Monica.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RIA (Realty Investment Advisors) 2016 to Present

President & Founder

RE/MAX Commercial & Investment Realty 2007 to 2016

Senior Vice President of Investments

Marcus & Millichap 2004 to 2006

Senior Associate

Education

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies – Economics University of California, San Diego

Awards

Awarded out of 3,000+ Commercial Agents, #1 Agent at RE/MAX Nationwide in 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2015.
Awarded #1 Commercial Team at RE/MAX Worldwide in 2016
Successfully Closed Over 300 Transactions Since 2004
Obtained Bachelor of Arts in International Studies-Economics from University of California, San Diego

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
Los Angeles County Association of Realtors
Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

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Don Favia

Senior Vice President

424.377.6002

Dfavia@RiaCre.com

Don Favia is a multifamily sales specialist with over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. He graduated from The College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge in 2006 and began his career at RE/MAX Commercial shortly thereafter.

Don Favia is a multifamily sales specialist with over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. He
graduated from The College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge in 2006
and began his career at RE/MAX Commercial shortly thereafter. In 2017, after much consideration, Don
made the important decision to join Realty Investment Advisors.

Don is a REALTOR and a member of the Greater Los Angeles Realtors Association. He is not just an
apartment broker, but also an apartment owner, which allows him to see apartment ownership through
various lenses for the benefit of his clients. Since joining Realty Investment Advisors, Don has become
the premier multifamily sales specialist throughout Santa Monica, Brentwood, and the Westside. He has
a proven track record of successfully representing multifamily property owners and investors in the sale
of their assets, thanks to his extensive network of contacts, deep understanding of the local market, and
strong work ethic. Don is known for his honesty, professionalism, and dedication to delivering
outstanding results for his clients.

When he’s not working, Don enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter to new and exciting places.
They have had the opportunity to visit many beautiful coastal towns and cities over the years, and they
have a particular affinity for beach vacations.

Don and his family have called Santa Monica home for the past decade. They are grateful to be a part of
such a vibrant and welcoming community.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RIA (Realty Investment Advisors)

Senior Vice President

RE/MAX Commercial & Investment Realty2007 to Present

Senior Associate

Education

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business – California State University, Northridge

Accolades

Successfully Closed Over 500 Transactions Since 2007
Over $300,000,000 Closed Since 2014

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
Los Angeles County Association of Realtors
Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

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Alex Metaxas

Senior Vice President

626.313.4901

Ametaxas@RiaCre.com

Alex is a steadfast and dedicated broker with a wealth of knowledge and passion for excellence in service. Alex graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a Bachelors in Business Administration and has continued to live and build a career in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Upon graduation, Alexander worked as a Financial Analyst for two Fortune 500 companies before going into Commercial Real Estate Sales in 2006, specializing in multi-family apartment sales. It was a favorable transition to become a Realtor because of his tireless drive, work ethic and ability to connect with clients and help them achieve their real estate goals.

Alex is a skilled broker, expertly positioning multi-family properties for sale with a primary focus in the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RIA (Realty Investment Advisors) 2018 to Present

Senior Vice President

RE/MAX Commercial & Investment Realty 2007 to 2018

Vice President of Investments

Education

Obtained a Bachelor in Business Administration – University of California, Riverside

Awards

Awarded RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award for 2016.
Awarded RE/MAX TITAN Club Award for 2015.
Ranked in Top 10 within RE/MAX CIR Southern California offices for 2014 & 2015.
Awarded RE/MAX Hall-of-Fame Career Award in 2014.
Ranked No. 3 Agent within RE/MAX CIR Southern California offices for 2012.
Ranked as No. 8 Commercial Agent Nationwide among thousands for 2012.
Awarded RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award for 2012 & 2013.
Achieved RE/MAX Platinum Award status for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011.
Since 2006, has successfully closed over 150 transactions with a combined value of over $285,000,000.

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
Los Angeles County Association of Realtors
Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

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Ben Lalezari

Vice President

818-448-2262

blalezari@riacre.com

Ben Lalezari is a highly specialized apartment investment advisor known for his unwavering commitment to his clients. Beyond his professional endeavors, he possesses a passion for supporting the broader housing community by developing homes for underprivileged families through nonprofit organizations.

Having attained his degree in Business Administration with a specialized focus on Finance from UC
Berkeley, Ben embarked on his professional journey in 2018, commencing his real estate career at
Veritas Investments Los Angeles. His primary focus was centered around apartment transactions in Los
Angeles. After joining RIA, he garnered numerous accolades for his exceptional performance.
Ben has successfully completed over $200M in multifamily transaction volume in the last three years.
Ben’s accomplishments can be attributed to his unwavering commitment to his clients, indefatigable
work ethic, and exceptional negotiation skills. The RIA platform has now grown into one of the largest
multifamily brokerages in Los Angeles.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ben finds solace in his passion for traveling, backgammon, and golf.

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David Gilkey

Client Relations Director

424.377.6008

Dgilkey@RiaCre.com

David Gilkey launched his career in real estate in the single family residence market. Working with RDM Lending and then moving on to Quality Home Loans as both hard money/retail loan consultant.

Transitioning to Senior Market Analyst for ELS Consulting, David honed his superior research and negotiating skills. He has over 20 years of real estate experience and for the past 4 years has worked with the team of Benjamin Hsiang, helping to structure acquisitions, asset repositions and dispositions of Multi-Family assets. David specializes in applying his knowledge of property research and client relations to consistently exceed client goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RIA (Realty Investment Advisors) 2016 to Present

Client Relations Director

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