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2025 Connect Money Next Gen Alternative Investment Awards
National
- Leanne Fontaine: Transforming the Future of Real Assets
- Jiazi Guo: Pushing the Boundaries of Alternative Investing
- Carlee Liederman: Redefining Investor Communications in Alternative Real Estate
- Zachary Davis: Shaping the Future of CRE Strategy
- Chris Stauber: Empowering the Next Era of CRE Advisory
- Hunter Lee: Guiding the Future of Tax-Advantaged Real Estate
- Tom Noble: Leading Operational Growth at Artes Capital
- Alexis Sofyanos: A Rising Leader Advancing Capital, ESG, and Innovation in Multifamily Investing
- Adam Rosenkranz: Driving Value and Stewardship at Christina Real Estate Investors
- Megan Pautler-Gutnikov: Driving L-T Value and Operational Excellence at KCB Partners
- Tyler Chesser: From Multifamily Broker to Impact-Driven Investor and Mentor
- Joe Austin: Bridging Capital and Opportunity — A Next-Gen Leader in Real Estate Investment
- Dane Chodos: Advancing Digital-Infrastructure Investing Through a Next-Gen Vision
- Sabrina Unger: Shaping Institutional Real Estate Strategy with Data, Insight and Vision
- Melissa Pietroforte: Elevating Global Capital Solutions at KKR
- Jennifer Marques: A Leader in Structured Credit Innovation
- Jessica Shill: Bringing CLO ETFs Mainstream and Redefining Credit Investing
- Natalie Lamberton: Rising PE Leader Driving Tech Deals and Institutional Growth
- Knut Kirchhoff: Rising Private Credit Leader Driving Institutional-Grade Innovation
- Farid Guindo: Emerging Energy-Market Strategist Driving Sustainable Credit Opportunities
- Kevin Berrigan: Contributing to Blackstone’s Treasury Capital Markets with Steady Ascent and Institutional Impact
- Dinon Hughes: Trusted Next-Gen Planner Building Wealth Through Education and Client-First Advice
- Patrick Marcinko: Championing Next-Gen Advice and Financial Education
- Clark Tang: Tech-Driven Credit, Equity Visionary

Alexis Sofyanos: A Rising Leader Advancing Capital, ESG, and Innovation in Multifamily Investing
Alexis Sofyanos joined TruAmerica Multifamily in March 2024 as Director of Investor Relations and has recently been promoted to Senior Director of Investment Management, where she plays a central role in capital formation, fundraising, and deepening relationships with both institutional and private investors. Based in the Chicago area, she supports TruAmerica’s capital markets, marketing, and ESG initiatives across the firm’s national multifamily platform—one of the largest value-add apartment investment firms in the country.
Sofyanos brings a rare blend of investment, ESG, and accounting expertise. Prior to joining TruAmerica, she served as vice president of business development at Esusu, partnering with multifamily owners and operators to scale resident-focused ESG strategies. She previously spent several years at Freddie Mac Multifamily in production and sales, overseeing substantial loan volumes across the Midwest and Texas before becoming Senior Director of Equitable Housing, where she led initiatives centered on ESG integration across the capital stack. She began her career at Deloitte as an external auditor and holds both a BBA and Master of Accountancy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with a CPA credential.
Sofyanos is a Connect Money Next Generation Alternative Investment Award winner for her ability to bridge institutional capital with innovative multifamily and alternative real estate strategies. Her work advancing ESG principles, fostering attainable housing initiatives, and elevating investor engagement—combined with her growing presence as a speaker and industry voice—embodies the future of alternative investments: analytical, impact-oriented, and investor-focused.