Former Cole Exec Named CEO of Inland Securities Corporation
Inland Securities Corporation, the dealer-manager and placement agent for real estate investment programs sponsored by Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation and Inland Private Capital Corporation, named Michael T. Ezzell II as chief executive officer. Ezzell will be responsible for Inland Securities Corporation’s corporate strategy, sales, broker-dealer relationships, securities operations, compliance, and distribution channels. In his new role, he will also work closely with new product development, due diligence and information technology.
“Michael is a dynamic investment management executive who brings 17 years of exceptional knowledge and experience to Inland Securities Corporation,” said Mitchell Sabshon, chief executive officer and president of Inland Investments. “Our industry is experiencing significant change and Michael’s proven track record of innovation and integrity, and his creative and strategic leadership, will help ensure our broker-dealer business remains at the forefront of the industry.”
Ezzell comes to Inland Securities Corporation from Cole Capital, where he worked in leadership and executive positions for more than five years. Most recently, he served as executive vice president of American Realty Capital Properties Inc. and chief executive officer and president of Cole Capital. He was responsible for all aspects of the management of the non-traded REIT sponsor’s distribution and investment management business, including sales, product development, broker-dealer relationship management, securities operations and capital markets.
As reported by the DIWire last month, Michael Ezzell resigned from his posts at Cole Capital for “personal reasons.”
Prior to the merger of Cole Real Estate Investments with American Realty Capital Properties in February 2014, Ezzell served as senior vice president of product and business development for Cole, securing selling agreements with broker-dealers for existing and new product offerings, opening new distribution channels and overseeing due diligence and new product development.
Prior to joining Cole, Ezzell served as director of investment research at AIG Advisor Group, where he was responsible for managing investment research for a network of broker-dealers serving independent financial advisors. In that role, he managed the research and due diligence for all packaged investment products including mutual funds, variable annuities, alternative investments and third-party money managers. During his career, he also has held positions with J.P. Carey Asset Management.
“Inland has an outstanding track record of success and integrity with nearly 50 years in the real estate and investment management businesses,” said Ezzell. “I look forward to joining the team, building on the company’s success and executing Inland Securities Corporation’s strategy to be a top dealer-manager in the industry.”
Ezzell received his bachelor of arts degree with double majors in Economics and Political Science from Stetson University. He also holds Series 7, 24 and 63 securities licenses.
Inland Securities Corporation is the exclusive dealer-manager for the public and private real estate investment programs sponsored by Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation. These include Inland Real Estate Income Trust Inc., a publicly registered non-traded REIT offering, as well as private offerings through Inland Private Capital Corporation.
