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Built on operator experience, not theory.

A boutique capital markets advisory founded by an investor and operator — not a consulting shop, not a modeling factory.

Mark Fernandes, Principal
The Principal

Mark Fernandes

Mark is an experienced real estate investor and operator who oversees his family office with a primary focus on New Jersey real estate. He founded Fernandes & Company to bring institutional-caliber analyst services and capital markets advisory to sponsors, lenders, brokers, and owners who demand precision without the overhead of a large firm.

With deep roots in the industry, Mark began working alongside his father and grandfather in property renovations and management. Over the years he built a foundation across every phase of the real estate lifecycle: underwriting, acquisitions, financing, operations, and disposition. He has personally underwritten billions in real estate assets, managed nine-figure portfolios, and closed over 200 buy-side and 150+ sell-side transactions.

Clients rely on Mark for his ability to think creatively, model with conviction, and deliver institutional-quality work product on an aggressive timeline. Outside of work, he spends his time with his wife and three children — camping, sailing, and on the water.

$5B+
Assets Underwritten
$325M+
Principal Deal Volume
250+
Deals Closed as Principal
5.0
Client Rating
How We Work

Our values

Precision

Every number matters. Every assumption is tested. We build analysis that holds up under scrutiny because clients are making real decisions with real capital.

Speed

Deals move fast. We deliver most work within 24 to 48 hours, because a model delivered next week is worth less than a model delivered tomorrow.

Honesty

We tell you what the numbers say, not what you want to hear. If a deal doesn't work, we say so. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you that too.

Selectivity

We take on engagements where we add real value. Turning down the wrong work means every client gets our full attention and best effort.

Conviction

Our analysis reflects informed judgment, not cautious hedging. Clients come to us because we take a position and back it up.

Operator Mindset

Built by someone who has bought, financed, operated, and sold real estate. That perspective shapes every model, memo, and recommendation.

The Firm

Why Fernandes & Company exists.

Most investors, lenders, brokers, and operators don't need a large advisory firm. They need one experienced analyst who understands their deal, builds the right deliverable, and moves at deal speed.

Fernandes & Company was founded to fill that gap: institutional-quality analysis and capital markets advisory from a boutique firm with real transaction experience — not a team of junior consultants or a modeling factory running templates. Our work has supported everything from $500K single-asset deals to nine-figure portfolio strategies, nationwide and across all commercial asset classes.

  • Analysis, packaging, financing, and advisory under one roof
  • Principal with 200+ acquisitions and $5B+ underwritten
  • Custom analysis built on real market data and lender terms
  • 24 to 48 hour turnaround on most deliverables
  • 5.0 client rating across all engagements
  • Selective engagements for focused, high-quality output
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Every engagement gets principal-level attention. Schedule a call and see the difference on day one.

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