Richard F. Burns

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) is a non-profit trade association based in Hartford, CT, for the institutional real estate investment industry. The company's members include public and corporate pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and investment advisory firms. PREA provides its members with materials to keep up to date on trends and issues in real estate investment decisions, including sustainability and other ESG considerations. The company also offers access to the MSCI/PREA U.S. Property Fund Index, which allows for detailed analysis of the performance of open-end property funds and their underlying investments.

The NHP Foundation provides nonprofit real estate organization. It provides rental homes at affordable rates to families of all sizes, seniors, and persons with disabilities. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of MetLife, Inc., Aldrich Eastman & Waltch LP is an investment advisory services company. The private company is based in Boston, MA. Aldrich Eastman & Waltch was acquired by New England Investment Cos on December 10, 1996 for $102.50 million.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Project HOPE-The-People-To-People HealthFoundation, Inc. provides solutions to health problems. The firm trains health professionals and build medical facilities in areas devastated by conflict, natural disasters, and poverty. It addresses infectious diseases, health professional education, women's and children's health, humanitarian assistance, and the need for health systems and facilities. The company was founded by William B. Walsh in 1958 and is headquartered in Millwood, VA.