McLean Kistner serves as Vice President of Capital Markets at Copaken Brooks, where he leads the firm’s capital raising efforts, investor relations and capital markets strategy. As the primary point of contact for the firm’s investor network, McLean is focused on building lasting relationships, growing Copaken Brooks’ capital partnerships and creating new investment opportunities. He works closely with firm leadership, along with the acquisitions and finance teams, to source, structure and execute real estate investments, secure equity and debt financing, and support the continued growth of Copaken Brooks’ investment portfolio.

Before joining Copaken Brooks, McLean served as Manager of Private Investments at Prevail Innovative Wealth Strategies, where he led capital raising and investor relations and guided investments from sourcing and due diligence through closing. During his tenure, his team raised more than $25 million across investments in the multifamily, hospitality and medical office sectors. McLean’s background also includes serving as Strategic Advisor for Capital Markets and Formation at the United States Performance Center and holding leadership positions at Cresa and Meara Welch Browne. At Cresa, he established the Kansas City office’s real estate audit division, which also supported three additional offices across the country. Earlier in his career at JLL, he managed a team of 12 employees serving 40 clients with more than 4,500 leased and subleased locations.

With a relationship driven approach, McLean recognizes the importance of clear communication, transparency and trust in building successful investment partnerships. He values taking the time to understand investors’ goals, keeping open communication throughout the investment process and creating lasting relationships that extend beyond individual transactions. His combination of financial expertise, strategic thinking and commitment to investor relationships supports the continued growth of Copaken Brooks and its investment network.

McLean also serves on Copaken Brooks’ Leadership Committee, a cross departmental group focused on collaboration, communication and advancing initiatives across the firm.