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Matt J. Friend

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Co-Founder at First American Family Office Foundation (F.A.F.O. Foundation)
📍 New York, New York, United States

Matt J. Friend is a Principal at First American Settlements, specializing in distressed receivables and real estate investments. He also leads First American Multifamily, focusing on repositioning properties, and is a Co-Founder of the F. A. F. O. Foundation.

Outside of his professional roles, Matt is involved in philanthropic endeavors through the F. A. F. O. Foundation, dedicated to distributing books that make a difference in everyday life.

People often call him bright, dedicated, a mentor, and a great partner.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

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Distressed Assets
As Principal at First American Settlements and Senior Portfolio Manager at Argo Partners, Matt focuses on purchasing distressed receivables and claims in bankruptcy cases.
Multifamily Real Estate
Matt is President of First American Multifamily, where he focuses on repositioning operationally impaired properties and investing in cash-flowing multifamily assets.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Co-Founder
First American Family Office Foundation (F.A.F.O. Foundation)
7-2025
Principal
First American Settlements
1-2025
President
First American Multifamily
10-2023 - 12-2025
Principal
Karpe Diem Capital
9-2017 - 12-2024
Senior Portfolio Manager
Argo Partners
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Education
2008 - 2011
MBA
NYU Stern School of Business
B.A.
University of Maryland
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