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News Abstract
By: NewsAbstract Editorial Team
Topic: Business
March 27, 2026
This expansion significantly enhances Ackerman & Co.'s Capital Markets offerings, integrating investment sales with debt and equity solutions. Hiring Charles Pledger and a seasoned team strengthens advisory capabilities across diverse asset types, enabling more efficient capital deployment and maximizing investor returns in a competitive commercial real estate market.
ATLANTA, GA – March 27, 2026 – Ackerman & Co. significantly expands its Capital Markets platform, appointing commercial real estate veteran Charles Pledger to lead a new Investment Sales Division. This division offers comprehensive advisory for commercial real estate asset disposition and acquisition across diverse types, including retail, medical-office, office, industrial, and self-storage. This strategic move reinforces Ackerman’s commitment to integrated solutions for property owners and investors.
As Managing Director, Pledger brings over two decades of transaction expertise, leading a team dedicated to serving a broad spectrum of investors. He champions an integrated approach, blending investment sales with existing debt and equity placement capabilities for full-spectrum capital markets solutions. This strategy maximizes client returns and efficiently deploys capital across key markets.
The division's capabilities are bolstered by an experienced team, including Nick Stockton, Ryan Ball, Thomas Allen Farr Jr., Craig Taylor, W. Taylor Wagner, and Sean Patrick. This collective expertise solidifies Ackerman & Co.'s position as a leading integrated capital markets advisor, ensuring comprehensive transaction support and enhanced client success throughout the Southeast and beyond.