With a collective track record of over seventy-five years in the business, The Kristol Group has successfully marketed and sold in excess of 50,000 multifamily units in nearly 800 transactions. The team offers the most thorough knowledge and overall experience in valuation, underwriting, rent & sale comparison, market exposure and capital markets. This unrivaled transactional experience gives The Kristol Group a tremendous advantage in its ability to anticipate and overcome potential objections; streamline the marketing process; create the highest level of momentum and urgency; and successfully manage each transaction to closing at the highest price in the shortest time frame. This advantage is demonstrated through results. All senior team members of the Kristol Group are consistently recognized as top performers in the industry by Marcus & Millichap as well as various industry publications at local and national levels.

The Kristol Group is supported by a talented team of marketing specialists, analysts, transaction managers and support staff who possess an additional fifty years of transactional real estate experience and contribute to the successful performance of the Group.

EVAN P. KRISTOL

Executive Managing Director Investments

With over thirty-two years at Marcus & Millichap, Evan P. Kristol is a leader in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily assets throughout the state of Florida and nationally. His long-term relationships with a diverse group of private and institutional clients and his impeccable attention to detail have elevated him to one of the top agents for all investment professionals in the firm's history. Through Mr. Kristol's unparalleled market knowledge, focus and work ethic, he generates the highest possible results for his clients.

Mr. Kristol began his career with Marcus & Millichap in 1991 and has received many sales awards including the prestigious Chairman's Club, exclusive Chairman's Circle of Excellence, and numerous National Achievement Awards. He has been the top apartment agent in the Fort Lauderdale office since its inception, a top ten agent nationally on numerous occasions, and is one of the top earning agents in the firm's history. He was the first agent in the State of Florida and helped grow the firm’s presence throughout the East Coast. He has also attended industry events as a guest speaker and has been an expert witness on the Florida Real Estate Market in the State, Federal and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. His expertise and analysis of the Florida multifamily market is regularly cited by leading national, regional, metropolitan, and trade publications and organizations.

Mr. Kristol is an Executive Director of the National Multi Housing Group and was a founding member of the Institutional Property Advisors group. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a degree in Anthropology.

Felipe J. Echarte, Jr.

Senior Vice President Investments

Felipe J. Echarte, Jr. serves as Senior Vice President Investments, specializing in the multifamily market since 2000. Focusing on multifamily properties in South Florida, he has been involved in over 400 transactions with over $1.35 billion in sales. Mr. Echarte’s expertise in investment strategies; analyzing investment scenarios; marketing properties; and locating investment opportunities has garnered him strong relationships with private and institutional investors. His results driven disposition leads to client retention and extensive referrals.

As a Senior Director in the National Multi Housing Group, Mr. Echarte has been awarded eight National Achievement Award, eight Gold Sales Achievement Award and fourteen Sales Recognition Awards. Mr. Echarte has received numerous Marcus & Millichap awards for mentoring new agents as well as collaboration with other agents inside and outside of Marcus & Millichap. Mr. Echarte has also received a number of industry awards including multiple Costar Powerbroker awards. Mr. Echarte heads The Kristol Group’s Dade County Division.

Mr. Echarte is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration on Financial Management and minor in Economics. He is married, has three boys and enjoys coaching youth sports, volunteering, golf, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his friends and family.

Brandon J. Rex

Senior Vice President Investments

Brandon J. Rex serves as Senior Vice President, Investments, specializing in the multifamily market since 1999. Focusing on multifamily properties in South Florida, he has closed over 8,800 units including other commercial real estate product types totaling more than $885,000,000 in sales volume. Mr. Rex works with each client by understanding their goals and objectives. Through the marketing campaign, due diligence process, managing of escrow, and closing of the transaction Mr. Rex is committed to every detail of the process.

Mr. Rex has been awarded three National Achievement Awards, one Chairman’s Club Award, and twelve Sales Recognition Awards and is a Director in the National Multi Housing Group.

Mr. Rex is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate. He is married and has two children. He enjoys excising, running, swimming, hiking and spending time with friends and family.

NICHOLAS A. MCANDREW

Associate

Nicholas A. McAndrew is an Investment Associate with Marcus & Millichap and Associate Member of the firm’s National Multi Housing Group that specializes in apartment communities in South Florida with a focus in Miami-Dade.

Joining the firm in 2017, he is a graduate of Marcus & Millichap's renowned Sales Mentorship Program. Becoming an agent in 2018, he was the recipient of Marcus & Millichap’s Pace Setter Award, and the Rising Star Award, in that year due to his sales achievements. He has personally sold or worked on roughly $350,000,000 worth of commercial real estate. His clients range from long-term single asset owners looking to retire or for estate planning purposes up to clients whose real estate portfolio is in excess of $1,000,000,000. Through this he has gained experience in seller financing, opportunity funds/zones, 1031 Exchanges, raw land, covered land plays, as well as many other facets of the commercial real estate transaction continuum.

He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Finance. His background in real estate and finance coupled with his experience at Marcus & Millichap has equipped him with the knowledge and tools to best assist his clients, providing keen insight into current market trends, asset analysis, financing, sales, and purchases.

He has set 3 price records for his sales which include:

• Record Setting Price Per Unit of $390,625 for a 16-unit non-waterfront commercial apartment building in Bay Harbor Island at time of sale.
• Record Setting Price Per Unit in Opa-Locka for a C-Class Commercial Apartment building at time of sale.
• Record Setting Price Per Square Foot in Hialeah for a C-Class Commercial Apartment building at time of sale.

Austin Michels

Associate

Austin Michels is an Associate with Marcus & Millichap and has recently joined The Kristol Group. Austin specializes in multifamily properties between 5 and 20 units. As a South Florida native, Austin’s primary focus is on properties in North Broward County.

Austin is a graduate of The College of Charleston in South Carolina where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate and a minor in Spanish. Austin has worked with a multitude of different real estate firms ranging from development, investment sales, property management, and construction. His diverse background in both commercial real estate and business has equipped him to provide clients with expert knowledge and analytics for multifamily investment sales.

Austin has been very engaged in competitive sports during the span of his life. Some of which include lacrosse, wrestling, swimming, and sailing. His persistence and focus to each task he completes conveys his absolute commitment to each client’s best interest. Austin also enjoys aerial and underwater videography, freediving, spearfishing, and sailing with his family and friends.

Eileen Sakolsky

Associate

Eileen Sakolsky is an Associate with Marcus & Millichap and has recently joined The Kristol Group. As a South Florida native, Eileen focuses on multifamily properties in Miami Beach.

Eileen comes from a family with three generations of real estate development, ownership, and management. Her exposure to the business from an early age has provided her with a deep understanding of the business from all aspects.

Eileen earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Lynn University. She is an avid tennis player, as well as enjoys cooking and traveling.

Alexander Lazcano

Associate

Alexander Lazcano is an Associate with Marcus & Millichap and has recently joined The Kristol Group. He specializes in multifamily properties between 5 and 50 units. As a South Florida native, his primary focus is on properties in Palm Beach County.

Alexander is a graduate of the Florida State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate. He has worked in the residential housing market in Tallahassee as well as South Florida. His background in real estate has equipped him to provide clients with expert knowledge and analytics for multifamily investment sales.

Alexander played rugby in college and is a competitor by nature. He has also competed in football, wrestling, weightlifting, and tennis. In his free time, Alexander also enjoys fishing, boating, and spending time with his family and friends.

MARIA DIFIORE

Executive Administrator

Maria DiFiore joined The Kristol Group in 2015. She brings an abundant amount of knowledge and experience from her prior work with a Real Estate Law Firm, Regional Title Company and top Networking Alliance Company, in Office Management and Operations, Marketing, Public Relations and Real Estate Finance and Transaction Management. Other prior accomplishments include 20 years with John Alden Life Insurance Company overseeing their Telecommunications Department and working as an Analyst. Maria attended Broward and Miami Dade College. She enjoys the outdoors, cooking and spending time with her family.

Yazan Aghbar

Financial Analyst

Yaz has recently joined The Kristol Group as a Financial Analyst. He is a graduate from the University of Florida where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and two minors in Real Estate and Business Administration. His passion for personal finance and investments has helped him review and study financial models. Yaz is extremely invested in sports and has played soccer, basketball, and volleyball for school. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports and spending time with his family.

Aiden Davis

Marketing Coordinator

Aiden joined The Kristol Group as the Senior Graphic Designer in 2021. He has been a Marketing and Design professional for 20 years. Aiden has worked for advertising agencies, art galleries, and marketing companies in the roles of Creative Director, Marketing Director, Brand Strategist, and Designer.

Aiden is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. In his spare time, he enjoys honing his artistic skills via painting, drawing, and woodworking. He also appreciates spending time with his family and friends. Aiden has a passion for the outdoors, the conservation of natural resources, and animal protection.