Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Lawrence Souza is a seasoned real estate and financial economist, broker, and advisor with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He currently holds multiple roles, including serving as the Vice President of Business Development and Commercial Mortgage Broker Associate at Searchlight Lending, the Managing Director of Commercial Institutional Investment Sales, Finance and Research at Brookwood-Starboard Commercial, and the Real Estate and Financial Economist/Broker/Advisor at Economics Applications, Inc. (EAI) Johnson/Souza Group, Inc. Souza's expertise spans real estate investment research, financial analysis, and commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
Vice President - Business Development and Commercial Mortgage Broker Associate (CA DRE # 01387749) at Searchlight Lending (2020-07-01 to Present)
- Responsible for driving business development, client relations, and commercial mortgage brokerage activities
- Leverages deep industry knowledge and extensive network to source, structure, and facilitate commercial real estate financing solutions
Managing Director - Commercial Institutional Investment Sales, Finance and Research at Brookwood-Starboard Commercial (2021-05-01 to Present)
- Oversees institutional investment sales, finance, and research initiatives for the firm's commercial real estate portfolio
- Provides strategic advisory and investment analysis services to institutional and high-net-worth clients
Real Estate and Financial Economist/Broker/Advisor at Economics Applications, Inc. (EAI) Johnson/Souza Group, Inc. (2004-01-01 to Present)
- Conducts in-depth economic and financial analysis to support real estate investment and development decisions
- Provides expert advisory services to clients on market trends, property valuations, and investment strategies
Career Progression
Prior to his current roles, Souza held several senior-level positions in the financial services and real estate industries, including:
- Senior Investment Economist/Advisor at Pillar6 Advisors, LLC (2015-04-01 to 2021-07-01)
- Financial Services Professional at New York Life/NYLife Securities (2010-10-01 to 2015-04-01)
- Managing Director – Index Services (Real Estate Investment Research) at Charles Schwab Investment Management (CSIM) / Global Real Analytics (GRA) (2006-01-01 to 2009-01-01)
- Principal – Real Estate Economist, Consultant, Broker and Investment Advisor at Johnson/Souza Group, Inc.; The Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc.; Quantum Advisors (2003-03-01 to 2006-01-01)
- Director of Research at BRE Properties, Inc. (1996-03-01 to 2003-03-01)
Academic Background
Souza holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Real estate investment research and analysis
- Commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services
- Financial modeling and investment strategy development
- Economic and market trend analysis
- Client relationship management and business development
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Souza has made significant contributions to the real estate and financial services industries. He has been involved in numerous high-profile projects, including conducting in-depth research and analysis to support investment decisions for institutional clients, and facilitating complex commercial real estate financing solutions. Souza's deep industry knowledge, analytical skills, and client-centric approach have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor and respected thought leader in the field.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strong analytical capabilities, and proven track record of success, Lawrence Souza is well-positioned to continue driving value for his clients and making a meaningful impact within the real estate and financial services industries.
