Benoît Lapointe
Managing Director, Méridian Strategic Advisors
Newport Beach, CA 92660
20+ Years of Discreet Real Estate Advisory. Providing Invisible Excellence to Sophisticated Investors. $150M+ Transaction Experience
Phone (949) 629-4199
Mobile (310) 927-0159
20+ Years of Discreet Real Estate Advisory. Providing Invisible Excellence to Sophisticated Investors. $150M+ Transaction Experience
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep
Property Types
Hospitality, Industrial, Office, Flex, Specialty, Health Care
Markets
Inland Empire (California), Los Angeles, Orange County (California), San Diego
Languages
English, French
Bio
Having guided over $150 million in commercial real estate transactions throughout Southern California, I advise private investors and family offices through complex property decisions with the same strategic insight I would want if my own capital were at stake. This approach has built a 92% client retention rate and an average portfolio performance increase of 18% for clients who implement my optimization strategies.
My practice combines institutional investment advisory experience from RBC Dominion Securities with specialized knowledge in commercial real estate and capital markets. Beyond property transactions, I serve as a special advisor for Series B funding rounds in life sciences companies, bringing a unique perspective on capital allocation and risk assessment that benefits my real estate clients' broader investment strategies.
I focus exclusively on confidential, off-market transactions involving office buildings, hotels, mixed-use properties, industrial assets, and development land. Particularly situations requiring creative solutions and complete discretion. My fluency in both U.S. and Canadian markets creates distinct advantages for clients with cross-border holdings or tax considerations.
By limiting my client roster annually, I maintain direct involvement throughout every transaction phase. Clients value my candor, data-driven recommendations, and willingness to advise against acquisitions that don't align with their long-term wealth preservation objectives. Each engagement begins with a personal conversation focused not on properties, but on understanding how real estate advances broader financial goals.
For a confidential discussion about your commercial real estate strategy, contact me directly at (310) 927-0159 or benoit@meridianstrategicadvisors.com.
