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The 2026 Capital Reset

Debt, Equity, Recapitalizations and the New Rules for Getting Deals Done

Elizabeth Roy

Elizabeth Roy

CIO

American Landmark Apartments

Michael Vassilaros

Michael Vassilaros

CIO

Key International

Modesto “Mo” Millo

Modesto “Mo” Millo

SVP

KAST Construction

Bruce Gago

Bruce Gago

SVP

FCP

Shawn Oden
Moderator

Shawn Oden

Managing Director

BMO Commercial Bank

Modesto “Mo” Millo

SVP

KAST Construction

Modesto “Mo” Millo is Senior Vice President and Division Manager of the Miami Business Unit for KAST Construction, one of Florida’s largest privately held construction management firms. Since launching KAST’s Miami operations in 2017, Mo has helped establish the business as one of South Florida’s leading builders, delivering many of the region’s most notable residential, hospitality, mixed-use and educational projects.

With more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Mo oversees business development, preconstruction, operations and client relations for the Miami market. Throughout his career, he has led the successful delivery of complex projects while building strong relationships with clients, design teams, trade partners and industry partners.

A graduate of the University of Miami College of Engineering, Mo is passionate about developing future industry leaders and fostering a people-first culture centered on safety, teamwork, innovation and excellence. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the University of Miami’s Murphy Construction Program, helping bridge the gap between academia and industry while supporting the next generation of construction professionals.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mo is a dedicated advocate for the special-needs community, supporting organizations and initiatives that promote inclusion, opportunity and awareness for individuals and families navigating developmental and physical challenges.

Bruce Gago

SVP

FCP

Bruce Gago heads FCP’s South Florida office as Senior Vice President– Acquisitions, where he sources multifamily investments and works closely with the company’s commercial and structured investment teams on transactions in those sectors.

Building Through the Pause

How Developers Are Repositioning Projects and Preparing for the Next Cycle

Jeff Quinlivan

Jeff Quinlivan

President

Kolter Mulitfamily

Hector Delatorres

Hector Delatorres

CEO

Cymbal DLT

Derek Ullian

Derek Ullian

SVP, Development

The Bainbridge Companies

Christina Villa

Christina Villa

Principal

RSP Architects

Christina Villa

Principal

RSP Architects

Christina combines a passion for the story behind each project with a global perspective that fuels unique and inspiring solutions for her clients. Her skills as an architect extend well beyond aesthetics, incorporating a fluency in planning and construction to create buildings and developments that have a positive impact on people, neighborhoods and communities. She is an integral part of growing RSP’s presence in Miami and beyond.

Christina is a leading voice in design and regularly speaks at events for Bisnow and Greenpearl. Recent accolades include Bisnow’s Women Leading Real Estate Honoree 2023, GlobeSt.com’s Real Estate Forum Women of Influence 2023, South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award 2022, and South Florida Business & Wealth’s Up & Comer Award 2021.

Success After Delivery

Driving Occupancy, Retention and Property Performance in a Slower Rent-Growth Market

Andrew Barrocas

Andrew Barrocas

CEO

MNS

Nick Polyushkin

Nick Polyushkin

Founder & CEO

Vera Group

Michael HoShue
Moderator

Michael HoShue

Partner Development Sales Director

Blue Stream Fiber

Andrew Barrocas

CEO

MNS

Andrew Barrocas has enjoyed success as a dominant force and respected authority in the New York City

real estate industry for many years. In his accomplished career, he has sold over $10-billion worth of

property, and managed, trained, recruited and collaborated with the city's top agents and brokers. As

CEO and Founder of MNS, Andrew currently oversees more than a billion dollars’ worth of real estate, as

well as an exceptional team of talented agents and project managers focused on providing the utmost

level of client service.

Andrew entered the real estate field after graduating from the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona

State University. He went on to achieve instant success and recognition as one of the "Top 30 Brokers

Under 30", according to The Real Deal. Over the years, Andrew has been a continually sought-after

expert on real estate who has been featured in The New York Times' "The 30-Minute Interview", quoted

in all major New York publications, and spotlighted on The Stoler Report.

Since founding MNS in 2006, Andrew has grown the company substantially in terms of its revenue and its

team, which is now over 125 people. He also serves his industry as a licensed teacher through the State

of New York, passing on his knowledge and array of professional experience of real estate sales to real

estate brokers and salespersons.

Andrew is also an active member of The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), The Community

Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), Young Jewish Professionals (YJP) and Young Presidents

Organization (YPO). He and his wife Rachel are the proud parents of three beautiful girls – Cayden, Ella

and Zoe.

Nick Polyushkin

Founder & CEO

Vera Group

Founder & CEO of Vera Group. Real estate developer, investor, and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in the U.S. market. Leads Vera Group's corporate strategy, investment direction, development initiatives, AI transformation , and long-term business growth.

15+ Years — Real Estate Experience

  • 7 States — Licensed Real Estate Broker

  • Founder — Vera Group

  • Real Estate Development

  • Investment Strategy

  • Business Leadership

  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Michael HoShue

Moderator

Blue Stream Fiber

Michael HoShue is a telecommunications leader with more than 30 years of experience helping communities and businesses implement innovative technology solutions. As Partner Development Sales Director at Blue Stream Fiber, he works with homeowner associations, condominium boards, property managers, and commercial organizations to deliver fiber-optic internet and connectivity solutions that enhance resident experiences and future-proof communities.

Michael has extensive experience presenting to homeowner and condominium boards, property managers, and technology committees throughout Florida. His expertise spans residential, commercial, and enterprise telecommunications. He is passionate about helping communities make informed technology decisions that drive long-term value and performance.

The Next Wave

Where South Florida Multifamily Investment, Development and Growth Go From Here

Steve Patterson

Steve Patterson

President & CEO

Related Development

Jay Massirman

Jay Massirman

CEO

Rivergate Companies

David Arditi

David Arditi

Founding Partner & President

Aria Development Group

Jeffrey Ardizon

Jeffrey Ardizon

Principal

The Estate Companies

Jeff Hardin

Jeff Hardin

Founder/CEO

Straticon Construction

Robert Gilman
Moderator

Robert Gilman

Principal

Baker Tilly x Anchin

Steve Patterson

President & CEO

Related Development

Steve Patterson joined Related Development, LLC, in 2010. He is responsible for all of the company’s multifamily rental and mixed use development activities. He also pursues investment in value-add acquisitions in all income property sectors. In the last two years, Related has closed investment transactions totaling over $600 million, and has more than 4,000 multifamily units under construction.

Mr. Patterson’s 30 years of industry experience has included ownership and management positions in the development, investment syndication, asset management, property management, and construction fields. These activities included multifamily, office, retail, condo conversion and hotel properties, primarily in the southeastern U.S. His track record of profitable real estate investment ventures is valued at over $2 billion.

Prior to joining Related, he held executive positions at ZOM Holding, Inc., a multifamily development and management company focusing primarily in the Southeastern U.S., and before that, held management positions for Picerne Development and Huber Hunt and Nichols, overseeing development, property management and construction functions in Texas and Florida. During his tenure, ZOM was recognized by the National Association of Homebuilders as Company of the Year in both the development and property management categories.

Mr. Patterson is a State of Florida licensed real estate broker and building contractor. He served as president of the NAHB Multifamily Leadership Board, he is frequently published in trade journals, and has twice been invited to testify on housing industry matters before the Federal Reserve Board. Mr. Patterson holds degrees in engineering technology and construction management from Oklahoma State University.

Jay Massirman

CEO

Rivergate Companies

Rivergate Companies is a vertically integrated real estate investment & development firm with the goal of delivering outsized returns in varying product types, geographies and market cycles to our stakeholders.

The firm is presently engaged in several strategic ventures including: urban in-fill self-storage development, multifamily development & investment, multifamily property management and upscale automotive storage. Rivergate invests its own capital alongside the firm's relationships with high net worth, foreign, family office and institutional investors.

Rivergate embraces technology with active participation in the commercial real estate technology sector with Emerge Americas and CRE Tech.

Jay Massirman serves as founder and managing principal of Rivergate Companies. Jay has over 30 years' real estate experience and has participated in over a billion in principal transactions. He was formerly a Vice Chairman with CBRE global real estate, where he participated in over 10 billion in advisory transactions over a stellar 20 year career.

Jeffrey Ardizon

Principal

The Estate Companies

Jeffrey Ardizon is Principal at The Estate Companies, a Miami-based full-service, vertically integrated developer, owner and operator of residential communities throughout the tri-county region, and one of the largest and most active multifamily developers in Florida. The firm is best known for its institutionally recognized Soleste brand which features Class A multi-family communities throughout South Florida’s urban core and submarket locations.

Mr. Ardizon has been credited for identifying and evaluating off-market opportunities, temporary market dislocations, special workouts, overall capitalization and general overall direction of the firm. The Estate Companies has implemented its strategic plan is to increase its focus on development in Broward and Palm Beach counties, and has many luxury projects in various stages of development including Pompano Beach, Dania Beach, Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, three projects in Hollywood, two in North Miami Beach, and Spring Gardens, among others. Mr. Ardizon was instrumental in structuring and executing one of South Florida's first opportunity zone transactions, Soleste Grand Central, a 360-unit Class A multifamily project in Downtown Miami.

Prior to joining The Estate Companies, Mr. Ardizon was the co-founder and principal of ECI, a real estate investment, management and development firm based in South Florida. The firm focused on providing GP/LP equity and debt for multi-family real estate developments and value-add opportunities across a diverse portfolio of asset classes. During that time, Mr. Ardizon was credited for strategically structuring and creating one of the more notable single-family offices in South Florida. Mr. Ardizon began his real estate career with one of the largest nationally ranked advisory firms in the country, where he led the firm's real estate practice for nearly a decade. He represented some of the largest real estate developers, REIT’s, operators and sponsors in the region. Under his leadership, the firm was awarded the top real estate tax firm by various publications. Mr. Ardizon was a top revenue producer for the firm and quickly gained industry recognition as a leading go-to advisor, advising clients on over $3 billion in transactional value.

Jeff Hardin

Founder/CEO

Straticon Construction

Jeff Hardin is the Founder and CEO of Straticon, a premier construction firm that has dedicated over 30 years to reshaping the South Florida skyline. He oversees a specialized team with a focus on urban core development in Broward County. With the help of his team, Jeff bridges the gap between visionary design and structural excellence, working with owners, architects, cities, and the county to improve urban environments and create unique projects with lasting impact. Jeff and his team build an atmosphere that ensures every project, whether luxury multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial, achieves a balance of speed to market and high-level quality.

Under Hardin's leadership, Straticon has completed landmark contributions to the region's growth, including Tamarac Village in Broward County, a luxury development featuring 401 rental units and significant green space. The firm is also currently contributing to Mayla Cypress Creek, a seven-story multifamily development with 312 residential units spanning 580,194 square feet, including an attached parking garage with 586 spaces in the Cypress Creek business corridor, as well as Avery Cypress Creek, an eight-story multifamily development with 200 luxury one- and two-bedroom apartments. Residential amenities include a high-end fitness center and lounge, along with a wraparound communal courtyard with access to greenspace and community amenities. His portfolio also includes high-profile collaborations with elite developers such as The Related Group, Blackstone, and The Trump Organization.

Jeff Hardin is known for his "handshake deal" philosophy. By leading with integrity and empowering his team, he has built a company with a forward-thinking mindset that continues to set new standards for the urban built environment across Broward County and Florida, where people live, work, and thrive.

Robert Gilman

Moderator

Baker Tilly x Anchin

Robert Gilman, CPA, CGMA, is a Principal at Baker Tilly x Anchin . His practice covers a wide range of services for his clients who are mainly involved in the commercial, residential and development of real estate. These services include due diligence on acquisitions, tax structuring on deals, securing financing, and assisting with client investor relations for both domestic and international investors. Rob also advises clients with financial and estate planning, budgeting, tax planning, and cash flow strategies.

Rob is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) and the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). He is involved with a number of Real Estate industry organizations and is actively involved with the Long Island Chapter of the March of Dimes, which he was recently honored for.

Why Attend Bisnow's South Florida Multifamily Summit

South Florida's multifamily market is entering its next chapter. After years of record rent growth and unprecedented development, the market is adjusting to new realities: slower rent growth, elevated concessions, a historic construction pipeline, tighter capital markets and a widening gap between buyer and seller expectations.
 

Yet long-term fundamentals remain exceptionally strong. Population growth continues, housing remains undersupplied, and investors continue to view South Florida as one of the country's most resilient multifamily markets.
 

Join hundreds of owners, developers, investors, lenders, operators and public officials for a full day of market intelligence, relationship building and candid conversations about what it will take to create value in today's market and where the next wave of opportunity is already beginning to emerge.
 

Whether you're deploying capital, developing your next project, managing an existing portfolio or looking for your next acquisition, this event will deliver actionable strategies from the people actively shaping South Florida multifamily today.
 

Plus, enjoy two hours of networking throughout the day giving you dedicated time to connect with the owners, investors, developers and decision-makers driving the market.

Attendees will learn:
 

  • Where lenders are actively financing deals and what sponsors must do to secure capital in today's market

  • Why many South Florida multifamily transactions remain stalled as buyers and sellers struggle to bridge valuation expectations

  • How developers are responding to the record apartment pipeline, slowing rent growth and elevated concessions

  • Which submarkets continue to offer the strongest long-term investment opportunities despite today's market headwinds

  • How owners are increasing NOI through operations, technology, leasing strategies and smarter property management

  • What construction costs, labor availability and entitlement timelines mean for projects starting over the next 12–24 months

  • How demographic trends, wage growth, affordability challenges and policy decisions will shape future demand

  • Build relationships during more than two hours of networking with South Florida's leading multifamily owners, investors, developers, lenders and service providers

For questions regarding content and speaking, please email our Event Producer, Elizabeth Herrgott, at elizabeth.herrgott@bisnow.com. Want to get involved? Contact Jordan.Hinsch@bisnow.com to get information on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ariel.fromm@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
The 2026 Capital Reset

Hear directly from lenders, equity providers and active developers about where capital is flowing, how deals are being restructured, refinancing challenges, preferred equity, rescue capital, recapitalizations and what it takes to get transactions across the finish line.

9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Building Through the Pause

Some sponsors are converting projects to condominiums. Others are selling entitled land or repositioning development plans altogether. This discussion explores when development resumes, where the next opportunities emerge, and how builders are preparing today for tomorrow's cycle.

10:30 AM
10:45 AM
Networking Break
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Success After Delivery

Learn how today's leading operators are protecting occupancy, improving resident retention and creating value even when revenue growth is harder to achieve.

11:30 AM
12:15 PM
The Next Wave

This executive-level conversation examines the outlook for acquisitions, development, public-private partnerships, neighborhood growth and the biggest risks and opportunities over the next five years.

12:15 PM
1:00 PM
Post-Event Networking

Venue

Fontainebleau
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Ballroom: Fontaine & Fleur De Lis
Floor: Lobby Level

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