https://www.monocle-group.com/about daily 1.0 2024-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ecb0f277439525f6d0ff81/1626752734522-5X2NOO0QCYT2KC439AGH/IMG_2908.jpg Monocle Group | Real Estate Investments, Capital, and Properties - About Us Monocle Group magnifies value for investors through smart investments in real estate. We buy, finance, develop, and operate medium to large assets and generate fixed-income returns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ecb0f277439525f6d0ff81/1626753409847-WYSLECF70BQMXVZF128X/lycs-architecture-aKij95Mmus8-unsplash.jpeg Monocle Group | Real Estate Investments, Capital, and Properties - Diversifying With Real Estate A key principle for building a sound investment portfolio is diversification. That’s where real estate comes in. 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Tanya oversees asset management, investor relations and the day-to-day operations of Monocle Group's New Jersey office. Tanya earned her B.A. from Pennsylvania State University along with obtaining several financial industry-related certifications. https://www.monocle-group.com/press daily 0.75 2023-02-23 https://www.monocle-group.com/eric-benitez daily 0.75 2023-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ecb0f277439525f6d0ff81/5bf4802f-dc02-453d-a8a0-e45d6fb1588e/EBB+2023B+-+square.jpg Eric Benitez - Eric Benitez / Principal Before founding Monocle Investments, Eric worked in real estate for over two decades at some of the largest global firms. In the Unites States, Eric represents the Benitez Family, a family office that owns and develops real estate, including residential, office and retail properties in Asia. The family also owns interests in an investment bank, a publicly-listed consumer finance company, digital media and telephony content, health care, and auto-dealerships. Eric earned his MS from Columbia University and his BA from University of California, Berkeley. https://www.monocle-group.com/charlene-janer daily 0.75 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ecb0f277439525f6d0ff81/1629146890547-8O149FH8AEWWF8AQPQP1/image-asset.jpeg Charlene Janer - Charlene Janer / Senior Manager Charlene is currently Senior Manager at FCA-Orbita, overseeing operations and tax and accounting functions. In addition, she is a licensed real estate broker and a certified public accountant. Prior to FCA-Orbita, Charlene had been a Financial Analyst and Advisor at Amalgamated Investment Bancorporation (an investment bank chaired by a member of the Benitez family), and an Associate at a Manila-based real estate brokerage firm. Charlene completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting with Cum Laude distinction. https://www.monocle-group.com/aaron-cayanan daily 0.75 2025-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ecb0f277439525f6d0ff81/1627359588125-CI8YVAZBEM8CPA0YB5Z3/image-asset.jpeg Aaron Cayanan - Aaron Cayanan / Assistant Manager for Originations and Underwriting Upon completion of his Masters in Applied Mathematics with specialization in Mathematical Finance, Aaron joined Monocle as an Analyst. Aaron oversees financial modeling and creating investment memos that support both capital raising and investor decision-making. https://www.monocle-group.com/michael-difede daily 0.75 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ecb0f277439525f6d0ff81/6db25ace-9209-4779-9a84-ac4ff1adda31/image-asset.png Michael DiFede - Michael DiFede / Partner Michael began his career in asset management at TIAA in 1981 after graduating from Pratt Institute with a degree in architecture and urban planning. He then joined the pension fund advisory group at Citicorp where he did both asset management of several large office properties in Manhattan in which the pension fund clients were investors as well as creating several joint venture relationships to provide the LP equity for multifamily construction projects, primarily in the Southwest. From 2001-2020, Michael was the director of Acquisitions for The Bergman Real Estate Group, an owner/operator of value-added suburban office properties in New Jersey where he was responsible for originating and underwriting acquisition opportunities as well as securing the debt and equity. During his tenure, he was responsible for acquiring 14 properties totaling approximately 2.0M sf. In 2020, he joined EastGate Alliance, a family office located in New Jersey and in his 24 month tenure, created relationships in the Senior Living sector which resulted in the creation of two joint venture relationships which acquired four transactions in four States. https://www.monocle-group.com/rene-benitez daily 0.75 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ecb0f277439525f6d0ff81/1627332748681-R7WPQ0LPOYVOCZ2MFDOV/image-asset.jpeg Rene Benitez - Rene Benitez / Senior Advisor Rene is the former Chairman of and current Senior Advisor for Monocle Investments. Rene also serves on the board of numerous, publicly-listed, private, and not-for-profit organizations. These firms engage in multiple industries: such as commercial real estate in the United States, car dealerships in the Philippines, renewable energy generation in Australia, and financial services in Manila, Singapore, and Sydney. He also serves as the vice chairman of a leading Philippine investment bank. https://www.monocle-group.com/greg-kammerer daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ecb0f277439525f6d0ff81/3fee62b0-e09e-4b6c-b247-e3ba87a0e523/Greg+Kammerer.jpg Greg Kammerer - Greg Kammerer / Managing Director of Capital Markets Greg is a private equity and capital formation expert with more than 15 years of experience across private equity, real estate, and asset management. He has completed nearly $1B in private equity transactions, working with family offices, RIAs and institutional investors. Greg has become a trusted advisor in the single-family office community; known for his expertise in tax and transaction structuring. Greg has held senior roles at Altrius Capital Management, Four Springs Capital Trust, and MLG Capital, where he led capital formation, due diligence, and investor communications. Greg joined Monocle Group as a Managing Director in 2026. Greg holds a Bachelor of Science in Management & Finance from Monmouth University and a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall Law School.