David Schwalb provides boutique investment banking services pertaining to both real estate and operating company assets through his leadership at the Schwalb Companies.
Through Schwalb Corporate Advisory, a division of Schwalb Enterprises, Inc., David serves as a merger and acquisitions advisor focused on privately-owned manufacturers, business-to-business service providers, and transportation companies looking to sell their operations or assets. On a selective basis, he undertakes buy-side representation engagements.
Through, Schwalb Realty Group, Inc., David oversees disposition and acquisition processes for various commercial property classes, including land, industrial, multifamily, office and retail. David has developed numerous relationships with developers, family offices, private investors and institutions seeking to acquire or sell real estate assets. In addition, David assists client companies that “make or move products” with finding appropriate operating sites.
President, Schwalb Corporate Advisory
President, Schwalb Realty Group
312-573-0770
david@schwalb.com
Aside from his dealmaking endeavors, David is also an investor in several multifamily assets. He previously co-founded a truck stop company, which was sold to a larger firm following 12 years in that operating business. David repeatedly draws upon his firsthand experiences as a principal owner of real estate and operating assets to render unique advice to clients pursuing significant transaction decisions.
Prior to founding his brokerage firm, David practiced corporate, finance, franchise and real estate law at several downtown Chicago law firms.
David graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law with a J.D. and from Boston University with a B.A. magna cum laude with distinction.
In the community, has served on the Board of Directors of The Standard Club in Chicago, the Board of Governors of the University of Illinois Hillel Foundation, Lookingglass Theatre Junior Board, and the Associate Council of the Chicago Emergency Fund. He resides in the North Shore of Chicago with his wife, daughter and son.