Anthony (A.J.) Funaro, CEO, founded Brookview in 1992 with a focus on private lending for real estate and note on note financing. In the early and mid-1990s, Mr. Funaro was active in the purchase, resolution and financing of distressed loan pools in excess of $1 billion. In 2000, Mr. Funaro launched Brookview’s national private lending platform and has since financed the acquisition and renovation of thousands of commercial and residential properties across the U.S. In addition to Brookview, Mr. Funaro has held careers in investment banking and certified public accounting. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Boston College and holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University School of Business.Specialties: Private Lending