Michael Shanks, CPM serves as Managing Director of the Retail Advisory division at Gatsby Advisory Group, bringing over a decade of expertise in finance, sales, and real estate operations. His career includes notable roles as an Asset-Based Lending Agent, where he structured and managed complex multimillion-dollar financing transactions, and as Vice President of Property & Asset Management for a real estate investment trust, where he directed large-scale portfolios and strategic asset planning. Michael has contributed his skills to leading firms such as Marcus & Millichap and Maz Real Estate. He holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management, underscoring his dedication to operational excellence and industry leadership.