Cambridge Wilkinson announced that David Babinski is joining the firm as a Managing Director. Babinski has 29 years of experience in investment advisory, deal strategy, and due diligence. Babinski is a well-known speaker in the Family Office Community, having presented at a significant number of events pre/post COVID. His Family Office networks provides access to interesting and complex capital scenarios across a wide variety of industries. David has been involved in a significant number of transactions over the years. Having consulted on countless scenarios, he is well versed in the various capital structures being utilized in today’s dynamic real estate market.
Babinski brings a unique perspective to the capital markets as well as to the high-net-worth Family. David has won industry awards and recognition for his innovative strategies and planning techniques. David is a co-founder and partner in Stonegate Development Company of Florida and has sponsored several projects including residential, multifamily, and commercial. Stonegate is currently developing three Assisted Living and Memory Care Facilities in the Central Florida area. These facilities have a focus on the middle-market. This is an underserved market made up of ‘middle America’. These residents have income over the threshold to qualify for government aid, but not enough assets or income to be able to afford today’s private pay, expensive ‘resort like’ assisted living facilities. These innovative middle market facilities will serve those ‘stuck in the middle’ by offering the same level of care as the private pay resort style facilities for $500 to $1,000 less per month. In addition, David sold his financial planning practice to National Financial Partners (backed by Apollo) and brings this experience to companies looking to structure their balance sheets for optimal leverage when engaging with VCs and Private Equity. Mr. Babinski was a long-time member of YEO (Young Entrepreneur’s Organization) and a 2005 graduate of their BOG (Birthing of Giants) Program. The Birthing of Giants is a very competitive, limited enrollment 3-year Entrepreneurial Executive Leadership Program held at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This program has exposed Mr. Babinski to some of the most cutting-edge business methods as well as established his network with industry leaders. David is a graduate of the Jesuit University of Scranton with a bachelor’s degree in Finance.
“We welcome David to the Cambridge Wilkinson team. We are excited to collaborate with David on multiple fronts and to leverage his deep connectivity with leading Family Offices to further expand Cambridge’s capabilities across Specialty Finance, Real Estate and ESG,” said Rob Bolandian, Partner, and Global Head of Investment Banking at Cambridge Wilkinson.