Erik St. Charles Email & Phone Number

San Mateo, Ca

• Directly oversee and manage over $100 million in client assets across a diverse portfolio of projects, including entitled land, industrial properties, office buildings, and multifamily construction. Responsible for preparing budgets, payment applications, and draw requests, as well as monitoring project progress, lien notices, insurance requirements, and overall project status. Conduct comprehensive portfolio reviews to assess asset positioning, credit and interest rate risks, portfolio composition, and potential disposition opportunities.• Ensure regulatory compliance for client portfolios, adhering to Securities & Exchange Commission regulations, Department of Labor requirements, and state, federal, and tax laws. Oversee our SEC compliance program, including the compliance manual, code of ethics, and surveillance systems. Guarantee adherence to valuation procedures, marketing and advertising rules, KYC/AML regulations, fees and expenses reimbursement, and client reporting standards.• Lead due diligence and underwriting for new projects ranging from $10 million to $200 million across various asset classes. Responsibilities include credit and equity underwriting, pro forma evaluations, budget approvals, contract negotiations, legal agreements, entitlements and zoning, permits and plans, and title and escrow management.• Successfully launched a new commingled fund with over $200 million in initial commitments. Managed the formation of entities, drafted the fund agreement, private placement memorandum, and pitch book, and marketed the new fund to both new and existing clients.• Directed the development and launch of a new corporate website in 2019 and actively participated in marketing events and investor meetings.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Managed revenue compliance for a multibillion multifamily real estate portfolio and new acquisitions in the San Francisco Bay Area, ensuring adherence to city regulations.• Collaborated with the acquisitions team to conduct due diligence on potential real estate purchases. Worked with brokers to review operating, maintenance, capital expenditure, and financial statements.• Enhanced net operating income (NOI) by leveraging regulatory filings to pass through operating costs to tenants, significantly boosting asset valuations by tens of millions annually. Managed filings and notices for local bond costs, regulatory expenses, and increases in operating and maintenance costs.• Applied extensive knowledge of regulations governing apartment income and operating real estate holdings to drive investment returns and add value through exceptional compliance management.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Established private equity funds ranging from $50 million to $10 billion, investing primarily in middle-market companies across sectors such as technology, energy, real estate, and industrials.• Prepared and filed partnership formation certificates, tax documents, and securities filings with state authorities, the IRS, and the SEC. Drafted and executed legal agreements, board consents, notices, signature pages, and investor correspondence.• Advised institutional investors throughout the fund application process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with fund qualifications. Addressed and resolved issues related to investor applications, qualifications, and documentation. Managed and controlled all fund-related documents.• Distributed partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and other key documents to investors. Developed spreadsheets and reports to monitor fund attributes, including investor qualifications, ERISA compliance, side letter agreements, MFN elections, and blue sky filings. Compiled and organized closing books for general and limited partners.• Participated in leveraged buyouts ranging from tens of millions to several billion dollars, supporting six attorneys and three paralegals in mergers and acquisitions, debt finance, and environmental law. Contributed to platform acquisitions, roll-up mergers, private company acquisitions, public-to-private transactions, dividend recapitalizations, and corporate refinancings.• Edited, drafted, and organized transaction documents, including merger agreements, unit and stock purchase agreements, credit agreements, and formation documents (charters, by-laws, and operating agreements). Managed company minute books, conducted lien searches, issued stock certificates, and prepared company structure charts and closing books.