ABOUT US

Our Team

OVERVIEW

THE FIRM

Pine and Peak Capital provides full-service debt and equity placement and financial solutions for commercial and multi-family real estate. We are the leading commercial mortgage banking firm with more than 50 years of combined experience.

We Know the Lender Market

Lender’s regularly change their financing parameters and appetite for different types of loans. As active participants in the market, Pine and Peak knows which lenders are more likely to be aggressive on certain types of loans.

We Find the Right Fit For Your Specific Needs

Different borrowers have different needs. While some may be primarily concerned about minimizing the interest rate on their loan, others may desire the least restrictive covenants possible, or the flexibility provided by an interest-only period. Depending on your individual needs, we seek financing proposals from lenders that are most likely to deliver loan terms that allow you to achieve your goals.

We Simplify the Process for You

The process of obtaining financing can be extremely time-consuming and cumbersome. This can increase exponentially when trying to find the best fit among many lenders. Pine and Peak Capital serves as the primary interface between you and multiple lenders which eliminates the need for you to repeatedly provide the same information and answer the same questions over and over again.

We Anticipate and Mitigate

At Pine and Peak we do not simply pass along your financial information to lenders. We complete the same comprehensive loan underwriting process that the lenders do. This allows us to anticipate the potential challenges in getting your loan closed. Once we understand these potential challenges, we work with you to mitigate these perceived risks and increase the likelihood of obtaining financing with the most desirable terms.

We Improve Borrower and Lender Relations

We provide lenders with a comprehensive underwriting memorandum that incorporates all the pertinent information they need to make a financing decision. This work greatly reduces the amount of time it takes for a lender to understand and gain comfort with the transaction. The result is a greater certainty of a successful closing.

We are By Your Side…Through Closing and Beyond

While securing acceptable financing is an important step in the financing process, we seek a longer term, mutually beneficial relationship with you. Creating optimal financing is our passion!

MEET THE TEAM

Our People

Adam Aluise

President

Adam Aluise has extensive experience in real estate, finance, and lending. He brings a comprehensive skill set that includes sound financial analysis, strategic loan negotiation, and in-depth knowledge of the real estate market. His expertise has positioned Pine and Peak Capital (PPC) to secure tailored financing solutions that meet the unique goals of borrowers. Adam founded PPC to connect borrowers with the most competitive financing options while providing lenders with access to qualified borrowers and high-quality assets.

Before presenting a debt, solution or sharing an opportunity, PPC conducts a thorough and detailed analysis—an approach rooted in Adam’s background as a commercial loan underwriter. His areas of expertise include equity and debt sourcing, relationship and project management, risk assessment, real estate development, credit approvals, restructuring, and comprehensive business support.

Adam holds a degree in finance and has cultivated a career in banking and investment, specializing in the commercial real estate sector. Over the years, he has developed advanced financial models tailored to evaluate loan optimization, identify long- and short-term investment opportunities, and assess the dynamics of local financing markets.

Max Davidoff

Associate

Max Davidoff brings an innovative vision to both research and marketing within the commercial real estate sector. His creativity and problem-solving abilities have been instrumental in crafting a sophisticated marketing strategy and CRM system that consistently drives business growth and focuses on positive customer experience. Max’s strong credit and commercial real estate knowledge has allowed him to successfully underwrite and support many deal closings as well.

Max graduated from the University of Denver, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Daniels College of Business. His focus on Real Estate Development through the Burns School of Real Estate culminated in a senior honors thesis for which he received Distinction and Magna Cum Laude honors.

Cornelius Baliukonis

CAPITAL MARKETS DIRECTOR

Cornelius Baliukonis is the Capital Markets Director, responsible for developing and managing relationships with real estate lenders and investors, leading underwriting, and structuring and executing capital solutions across the capital stack for clients nationwide.

Prior to joining Pine and Peak Capital, Cornelius held roles at First Draw Capital, Slatt Capital, and George Smith Partners, where he advised on and executed debt and equity placements for commercial real estate transactions. Over the course of his career, he has structured and closed financings across all major asset classes, totaling more than $1B in total transaction volume, including permanent, bridge, construction, and subordinate debt, as well as preferred and joint venture equity, with a focus on delivering efficient execution in complex capital environments.

Before his career in real estate finance, Cornelius was a world-ranked amateur golfer, earning multiple national titles and competing internationally. He played Division I golf at Loyola Marymount University.

Trevor Scannell

Capital advisor

Trevor brings a well-rounded background in commercial banking and real estate brokerage to his role as a Capital Advisor at PPC. His career spans both sides of the CRE transaction, giving him a dual-sided perspective on how deals get financed and closed.

Prior to joining PPC, he spent several years in commercial banking, progressing from Credit Analyst to Commercial Lender, where he underwrote and managed a real estate loan portfolio of tens of millions of dollars in CRE loans. Trevor has also worked as a real estate broker, specializing in the sale of STNL and multi-tenant retail properties throughout Colorado. This has sharpened his understanding of asset valuation and market dynamics, knowledge he now applies to sourcing the right capital solutions for clients.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University and an MBA from Creighton University’s Heider College of Business. Outside of work, he’s an avid skier, lifter, runner, and hiker who has completed a 50K ultramarathon and holds a skydiving coach rating.

Access to their best financing options

What We Do

Individual Investors/Borrowers

Pine and Peak Capital has a large network of private equity and additional funding sources. No two real estate transactions are the same and sometimes requires an out-of-the-box approach. PPC can provide a variety of less than traditional capital sources.

Family Office

Pine and Peak Capital offers client investment, development, and advisory services to “Family Offices” under a comprehensive investment management plan. PPC understands the unique structures of smaller firms and implements a well-coordinated strategy by a team of dedicated professionals.

Institutional Investors & REITS

By leveraging our relationship with national institutional investors, Pine and Peak Capital is able to gain valuable industry insight and exposure while maximizing project value for the client.