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C.J. Kelly

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Managing Director at JLL
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

C. J. Kelly is a Managing Director at JLLs Capital Markets group in Atlanta, where he specializes in debt and equity advisory for commercial real estate. The Harvard University graduate focuses on providing "white glove" advisory services and long-term portfolio management for a select group of clients, leveraging his past experience at CBRE and Shorenstein.

Before joining major real estate firms, Mr. Kelly was the founder of his own company, K-Underwriters.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Priorities

Topics C.J. cares about

Debt & Equity Advisory
His core specialty involves counseling clients on capital needs and arranging investments, with an emphasis on peerless consultation for long-term portfolio management.
CRE Capital Markets
He actively shares insights on market trends, such as high demand for Class AA+ office space, and celebrates successful transactions and partnerships in the sector.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Managing Director
JLL
1-2012 - 7-2023
Senior Vice President - Debt & Structured Finance
CBRE
1-2009 - 12-2011
Founder
K-Underwiters
2-2006 - 3-2008
Loan Originator
NorthStar Realty Finance Corp.
2005 - 2006
Analyst
Shorenstein Realty Services
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JLL Adds C.J. Kelly as MD of Debt, Equity in Atlanta. Featured in Crenews
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C.J. Kelly joins JLL's Capital Markets group in Atlanta. Featured in JLL Newsroom
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Education
1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Harvard University
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