RCG Ventures, LLC
Wilkes Graham has extensive work experience in the financial and real estate sectors. Wilkes is currently serving as the President of RCG Ventures, LLC since November 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of President & CFO from November 2021 to November 2023 and Chief Financial Officer from 2018 to November 2021 at the same company.
Before joining RCG Ventures, LLC, they worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Research and Real Estate Analyst at Compass Point Research & Trading LLC from 2010 to 2016.
Wilkes Graham also gained valuable experience at FBR Capital Markets & Co, where they worked as a Senior Equity Research Sell-Side Analyst and Associate Analyst from 2001 to 2010. Wilkes began their career as a Research Associate at Raymond James & Associates from 1999 to 2001.
Wilkes Graham completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School from 1995 to 1999. Wilkes then went on to pursue an MBA degree in Business from the same institution, which they completed from 2011 to 2012.
RCG Ventures, LLC
RCG Ventures LLC (“RCG”) is a privately funded real estate investment group that acquires and develops commercial real estate in the Continental United States. The company’s primary focus is value-add anchored shopping centers with the potential for long-term ownership. In addition, the company selectively enters into joint ventures with institutional partners. Founded in November of 2003, RCG has steadily grown its portfolio through direct investment. It is the combination of significant capital resources and operational expertise that gives RCG a competitive advantage in the industry. Over the past twelve years, RCG has acquired a total of 146 properties in 22 states, representing total Invested Capital of over $1 billion. In 2016, RCG was named the 47th largest retail owner in the United States. RCG’s most recent fund raise was completed in April 2016, and will allow RCG to acquire approximately $250 million of assets over the next several years.