Inland Elevates Matthew Fries to CEO as Firm Sharpens Focus on Investment Platform
The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC has appointed Matthew Fries as CEO and President of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation (Inland Investments), where he will oversee the firm’s public and private investment platforms and spearhead the development of retail investor–focused offerings. Fries will report to Tony Chereso, CEO and President of The Inland Real Estate Companies, LLC, and will draw on Inland’s vertically integrated commercial real estate platform and tax-advantaged strategies to drive the next phase of growth.
Ella Neyland will continue in a senior leadership role supporting Inland Investments and will remain Chair of IPC Alternative Real Estate Income Trust, Inc., providing continuity across key initiatives. “Matt’s extensive experience spanning nearly 30 years in the wealth management side of our industry, combined with his expertise in the evolving alternative investment landscape, coupled with Inland’s more than half a century of institutional commercial real estate experience, makes for a ‘one-of-a-kind’ combination to lead Inland Investments into its next chapter,” Chereso said.
Before joining Inland Investments, Fries served as Head of Investment Products and Partner Solutions at Cetera Financial Group, overseeing product due diligence, product management, and the firm’s strategic partner program. His previous roles include COO and CIO of Questar Capital, where he led operational and investment functions and set firmwide strategy, and Sales and Practice Development Manager at Securian Financial Services. He currently serves on the board of ADISA, is a past Chair of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA), and has participated on the Alternative Investments Roundtable for SIFMA.
“I’m honored to lead this exceptional organization and contribute to its 57-year track record of putting investors first,” Fries said. “My vision is to build on Inland’s strong foundation by expanding our investment offerings, embracing innovation, and continuing to deliver outstanding results for our investors.”