Experience:
AiCRE Partners welcomed Rick Carrillo to the Newport Beach, CA office as a Senior Advisor in 2024. Rick brings a breadth of expertise in investment sales and specializes in net-lease investment properties for both retail and industrial assets, providing comprehensive market knowledge and solutions to private and institutional clients on acquisition and disposition needs. Previously at SRS Real Estate Partners, Rick performed a range of services including property analysis, strategic sale-leaseback structuring, 1031 exchanges, and buyer and seller representation. His career began at CBRE where he honed his skills in industrial tenant representation, sale leasebacks, and supported clients in their Southern California Expansion. To date, Rick has underwritten and transacted on $250M worth of real estate.
Education:
Rick graduated from the University of Arizona, where he received a bachelor’s degree in economics and minored in business administration. Rick is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and attends anywhere from 3-4 of their conferences per year. Rick enjoys his work life, as well as golfing, surfing, and traveling. Originally from Arizona, Rick now resides in Newport Beach, CA.
Affiliations & Memberships:
MEMBER, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT
As a dedicated commercial real estate agent with AiCRE Partners, I bring a wealth of expertise and a steadfast commitment to serving my clients’ needs. With a finance and marketing degree from Baylor University earned in May of 2020, I entered the dynamic world of real estate armed with a passion for helping individuals and businesses achieve their investment goals.
Specializing in single-tenant net lease assets nationwide, I have honed my skills in navigating the complexities of this niche market. Whether it’s securing lucrative properties or facilitating seamless transactions, I pride myself on delivering unparalleled service and results that exceed expectations.
Throughout my career, I have closed an impressive $211 million in sales and successfully executed 40 deals, demonstrating my proficiency in negotiating favorable terms and maximizing value for my clients. My track record speaks to my ability to navigate diverse market conditions and capitalize on emerging opportunities, all while prioritizing the best interests of those I represent.
At AiCRE Partners, I am committed to providing personalized attention and tailored solutions to each client, ensuring their real estate objectives are not only met but surpassed. With a relentless work ethic and a dedication to excellence, I am poised to continue delivering exceptional results and forging lasting relationships within the industry.
With over 18 years of real estate investing experience and a background leading marketing, communications, and sales for top companies, Katie brings a strategic, results-driven approach to every deal. This blend of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial insight gives Katie an exceptional ability to position properties, analyze market trends, and negotiate deals that deliver measurable value. Specializing in industrial and retail real estate, Katie helps clients identify opportunities, maximize returns, and achieve lasting success.
Ryan Jensen is a commercial real estate agent with a strong focus on helping clients navigate the buying, selling, and leasing process. With a background in sales and customer service, Ryan brings effective communication and attention to detail to every transaction.
Ryan is quickly building a solid understanding of the local market and property valuations. He stays current with trends and best practices, ensuring that clients receive up-to-date, relevant information.
Ryan is committed to delivering results and is ready to assist with a wide range of commercial properties, from investment assets and retail spaces to office buildings and industrial facilities.
Shawn serves as a retail investment specialist advising clients in the acquisition and disposition of Business sales and single tenant net-leased properties throughout the U.S, specifically franchise business sales, Gas stations and quick-service restaurants (QSR). His commitment to putting his client first and creating value assures him long-lasting relationships throughout the industry and certainty of execution. Shawn’s ultimate goal is to do right by his clients and customers in every way, from listening to their needs to going above and beyond in helping them achieve their goals. He utilizes his insights in real estate investment knowledge to create value for his clients in combination with his background in business.
Shawn is a graduate of San Jose State University with a B.S in Business Management Information Systems and is now pursuing his MBA as well. Shawn has experience in data analytics, from his career as a data analyst. He also has experience owning and operating multiple restaurants. His experience in Data and Business helps him give his clients strategic insights based off first-hand experience.
Dominic recently started his career in real estate after transitioning from the construction industry. This prior experience gave him an unparalleled ability to understand the ins and outs of buildings, construction costs, and a great understanding of the needs of owners and occupants of commercial assets. He leverages this knowledge to achieve success for his clients where others may fail.
Dominic is a team member of the Hagar Group, and is a local expert in the East County commercial markets. He leverages his individual experience as well as a team success to uncover opportunities and add unmatched value.
Dominic currently lives in Concord where he was born and raised.
Education:
Michael comes to AiCRE Partners after six years as a residential Realtor serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. He has earned the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Veterans Fellowship (Class of 2022) and is an active CCIM Candidate. His completed coursework includes Financial and Market Analysis, and User and Investor Decision Analysis.
As a former U.S. Diplomat and U.S. Army officer, Mr. Young understands the importance of being a select member of a high-functioning team. At AiCRE Partners, Michael is able to deliver customized solutions that meets each clients’ unique needs. With his team, Michael works closely with each client to understand their objectives and develop a comprehensive strategy to achieve them. AiCRE Partners’ proven track record of success is a testament to their commitment to providing unparalleled service and maximizing value for clients. In addition to Michael’s expertise in commercial real estate, he is committed to giving back to the community. He is actively involved in charities supporting veterans recovering from PTSD, and advises various Washington DC organizations to improve our country’s national security policy.
Whether you are a tenant, landlord, investor, or developer, Michael is here to help you achieve your commercial real estate goals. Contact him today to learn more about how he can help you succeed.
Education:
- Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Masters of Public Policy
- UC Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts Economics and East Asian Studies
Membership:
San Francisco Association of Realtors
Mukesh Advani is a real estate broker and a licensed California attorney. As an attorney, he has represented many real estate professionals, investors and consumers in a variety of litigation and transactional matters. He has intimate knowledge of the real estate laws and best practices in the real estate transactions so as to avoid potential pitfalls. Mukesh’s legal background benefits clients by providing a deeper understanding of contracts, potential legal issues, disclosure issues, and risk management in real estate transactions.
Mukesh has been involved in many real estate transactions as a broker. Many real estate investors greatly value Mukesh’s counsel based upon his experience as an attorney and as a broker.
In his law practice, in addition to real estate matter, Mukesh has also represented start-ups and emerging growth companies in general corporate law matters, equity financing, stock option plans, employment law matters, commercial contracts and intellectual property licensing agreements.
Mukesh is included in the Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and in 2014, 2015, 2018-2024 edition of the Northern California Super Lawyers. Mukesh has received several awards for his service to the legal community. Mukesh is the founder and past presidentof the original South Asian Bar Association (“SABA”) in San Francisco which was the inspiration for the formation of dozens of SABA chapters across North America with 26 Chapters and more than ten thousand members. Mukesh has also served as a member of the California Committee of Bar Examiners, the Ethnic Minority Relations Committee of the State Bar of California and the executive committee of the International Law Section of the State Bar of California. Mukesh has also served as Vice President and Chair, National Convention of South Asian Bar Association, North America. Mukesh continues to serve on the Board of two non-profit organizations.
Mukesh is a member of the State Bar of California and Bay East Association of Realtors.
State Bar No. 117974, DRE Number 01378601
Alexa Padilla is an Investment Advisor with AiCRE Partners, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise, business ownership experience, and a deep passion for real estate development and design. Before joining AiCRE Partners, Alexa worked as a Project Engineer and Project Manager, leading large-scale new development projects from concept through completion. Her background gives her a sharp eye for value creation, construction feasibility, and long-term investment potential.
With dual citizenship in Mexico and the United States, Alexa has the ability to bridge opportunities for international investors seeking to expand or diversify their portfolios across borders. Since 2021, she has also been a small business owner, gaining firsthand knowledge of what it takes to buy, operate, and sell businesses—insights that she now leverages to guide her clients toward sound, strategic investments.
Driven by her belief that helping people is the most rewarding part of this business, Alexa combines her technical knowledge, business acumen, and genuine care for her clients to ensure they make confident, informed decisions in every stage of their investment journey.
Outside of her professional life, Alexa enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, cooking, being outdoors, and volunteering at her kids’ school and sporting events.
Education
- A.S. in Business Administration – Diablo Valley College
- B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) – University of the Pacific
