Virtual Exchange Series: Compensation Strategies
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (2:00 PM - 3:15 PM) (EST)
Description
The NAREIM Virtual Exchange Series is a new set of short, interactive discussions by members for members around timely operational topics and peer insights.
Once registered, participants will receive an Outlook calendar invitation directly from NAREIM. ZOOM dial-in details will be shared one week prior to the meeting.
This meeting will not be recorded.
Note: This meeting is open only to members of NAREIM’s Executive Officer Group and Talent Management/HR Group. Members of other NAREIM functional groups are not eligible to attend and will not be allowed access.
DETAILS
Wednesday, November 11
Location: Zoom Link
Time: 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
AGENDA
2:00pm: Welcome Comments
- Chair: Vadim Blikshteyn, Managing Partner & Chief Financial Officer, Torchlight Investors
2:05pm: Year-end Compensation & Carried Interest Trends
A presentation by Ferguson Partners will review real-time year-end compensation and carried interest trends and retention strategies - with a forward look at potential 2027 trends.
Speakers:
- Scott McIntosh, Senior Director, Compensation Consulting, Ferguson Partners
- Charlie Apfelbach, Managing Director, Compensation Consulting, Ferguson Partners
2:20pm: What Are You Seeing?
Whole-room Q&A, supported by live polling, provides attendees with the opportunity to share ideas and solutions, and ask detailed questions of peers.
Moderators:
- Chair: Vadim Blikshteyn, Managing Partner & Chief Financial Officer, Torchlight Investors
- Co-Chair: Crystal Frey, Executive Vice President of People, Culture & Brand, Continental Realty Corporation
3:15pm: Virtual Adjourns
COMMITTEE
Chair: Vadim Blikshteyn, Torchlight Investors
Co-Chair: Crystal Frey, Continental Realty Corporation
Lauren O'Neil, AEW Capital Management
Ravi Ragnauth, Berkshire Residential Investments
Jim Strezewski, Blue Vista Capital Management
Kara Brown, Cabot Properties
Jenna Braddy, Greystar
Illeanne Rukes, Rialto Capital
Complimentary
Once registered, participants will receive an Outlook calendar invitation directly from NAREIM. ZOOM dial-in details will be shared one week prior to the meeting.