M & J Wilkow is a privately held commercial real estate investment and property management firm established in 1939 by founding brothers Mendel and Joseph Wilkow. The Chicago-based company operates a portfolio of 90 properties comprising 25 office buildings and 65 retail properties, totaling approximately 14 million square feet with an estimated market value exceeding $3 billion. The firm acquires, manages, and sells commercial real estate assets both for its own account and on behalf of institutional investors, with MetLife Investment Management serving as a key joint venture partner. The company maintains a vertically integrated platform with in-house asset management, property management, leasing, and construction capabilities. Under the leadership of the third and fourth generation of the Wilkow family, including President Marc Wilkow and principals Gregg, Jordan, and Clifton Wilkow, the firm has evolved from a passive investor in stabilized assets to a full-service operator focused on value-add opportunities. The portfolio spans multiple states with concentrations in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Colorado, and Hawaii. Office assets include Class A properties in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Indianapolis submarkets, while retail holdings consist primarily of grocery-anchored shopping centers and open-air retail properties.