Managing Director

Capital Markets - Chicago

Current Role

Mr. Carroll is responsible for managing the origination, analysis, and placement of real estate investments nationwide. He leads a team of six professionals in the firm’s Chicago office while contributing to Cohen Financial’s “best of class” presence in the industry. Christopher is also a sought-after speaker in the real estate community.

Joined Cohen Financial in 1997

Past Experience

Began his career in commercial real estate finance in 1989

Education

BS in AgriBusiness Management with an emphasis on Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Other Affiliations

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
University of Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA)
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Cohen Financial Strategic Council –Member
Principal Financial –Advisory Board
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, State of Illinois
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
    –Licensed for Series 22 and Series 63 Securities

Cohen Financial is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Multi Housing Council, and the CRE Finance Council (Formerly CMSA).

Industry Leadership
ULI - Real Estate Conference (June 2011)
IREM - 4th Annual Asset Management Symposium
Midwest Real Estate News - Chicago Annual Forecast (January 2011)
Jones Day Seminar, Panelist (May 2010)
Colliers International Financing Webinar (July 2010)
Distressed Real Estate Summit, Moderator (July 2009)
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
   –Realty Club of Chicago, Speaker (May 2009)
   –Speaker (February 2009)
   –"A Look at the Suburban Market", Panelist (May 2008)
Turnaround Management Association, Panelist (May 2008)