Most platforms specialize. We integrate — because the best decisions on a real asset are made by people who own and operate them.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered at 793 State Street in New Haven, the firm has grown into a vertically integrated platform spanning private equity, commercial brokerage, construction, and management — with a portfolio of more than 400 multifamily units that we own and self-manage, and over $300M in brokered transaction volume.

We've earned CoStar Power Broker recognition, repositioned underperforming assets across Connecticut, and partnered with municipalities, capital partners, and operators on adaptive reuse and ground-up development. The throughline is alignment: we put our own capital and reputation on every deal we touch.


On the ground

Operators, on site.

We put our own capital and reputation on every deal — from groundbreaking to delivery. A few moments from the field.

Vanguard team at the Vanguard on State groundbreaking
Groundbreaking — Vanguard on State
Vanguard principals on location
On location
Principals on an active construction site
On site
Vanguard principal speaking at a press event
Vanguard on State
Reviewing plans in a property under renovation
From plan to property
Vanguard Private Client Group
Vanguard Private Client Group

Our people

Leadership.

Principals who invest, operate, broker, and build — alongside the partners and clients we serve.

Alex Opuszynski
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Alex Opuszynski

Sets firm strategy and leads acquisitions and capital — and the construction mastermind behind our ground-up and adaptive-reuse projects.

Andrew Stein
Executive Vice President

Andrew Stein

Partners with Alex across every line of business, and leads chief underwriting and capital placement.

Natalie Zoef
Director of Sales

Natalie Zoef

Leads all commercial and residential sales across the platform.

Berna Opuszynski
Director of Marketing

Berna Opuszynski

Leads brand, marketing, and the firm's public presence across the platform.

Aly Lacroix
Director of Asset Management

Aly Lacroix

Responsible for the daily operations of the portfolio.

Jameson Fountain
Director of Maintenance

Jameson Fountain

Responsible for maintenance, turnover, and project management across all of our assets.


Recognition

Notable mentions.

Awards, recognitions, and partnerships across our four lines of business.

CoStar Power Broker
Top 100 Brokerage
Best of Multifamily
Rising Firm Award

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