CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that Jeff Lefko, executive vice president and partner, and Bill Asher, executive vice president, have been jointly recognized as 2026 GlobeSt. Net Lease Influencers, one of the commercial real estate industry's most respected honors for leadership, production and long-term impact in the national net-lease sector.
Selected by GlobeSt.'s editorial board, the Influencer program highlights professionals and teams whose work demonstrates consistent performance, strategic insight and measurable contributions to the advancement of the net-lease market. Lefko and Asher were recognized for their sustained transaction volume, category-defining pricing benchmarks, and advisory leadership across single-tenant and multi-tenant retail assets nationwide.
"Jeff and Bill continue to set the standard for net-lease advisory, combining disciplined execution with a deep understanding of investor priorities across all market cycles. Their leadership has strengthened our platform and delivered exceptional results for clients nationwide," said Ed Hanley, president of Hanley Investment Group.
Since forming their partnership in 2018, they have closed more than 900 deals, totaling $4 billion in retail and net-lease transactions, ranking among the nation's top brokers in both volume and velocity. As Hanley Investment Group's top-producing team, Lefko and Asher have helped the company achieve the highest annual sales volume in its 20-year history in 2025.
Their leadership has elevated several niche categories into nationally recognized investment classes, including the sale of express car wash properties, medical and dental properties, auto-related properties, convenience store and fuel properties and childcare and learning centers. Lefko and Asher are also widely recognized for transforming break-up sale strategies into a mainstream, value‑maximizing approach for developers and shopping center owners, generating significant gains for clients. Their ability to source California capital for assets nationwide has strengthened pricing and expanded investor demand across the Midwest, Southeast and Texas.
Beyond transactions, Lefko and Asher are trusted industry voices whose insights on pricing trends, tenant performance and capital flows influence institutional and private investors nationwide. Their advisory role extends to underwriting, lease structuring and long‑term portfolio strategy, shaping investment decisions well before assets come to market.
Lefko and Asher have earned GlobeSt. Influencer recognition every year since 2020, with consecutive honors across the Net Lease and Retail Real Estate categories through a combination of team and firm awards.
About Hanley Investment Group
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors is a real estate brokerage and advisory services company with a transaction track record exceeding $12.8 billion, specializing in the sale of retail properties nationwide. The firm's expertise, proven track record spanning more than 20 years, and dedication to putting clients' needs first set it apart in the industry. Hanley Investment Group creates value by delivering exceptional results through property-specific marketing strategies, cutting-edge technology and local market knowledge. Hanley Investment Group's relationships with investors, developers, institutions, franchisees, brokers and 1031 exchange buyers translate into maximum exposure and pricing for each property. With unmatched service, Hanley Investment Group has redefined the experience of selling retail investment properties. For more information, visit hanleyinvestmentgroup.com.
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Company Name: Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors
Contact Person: Jeff Lefko, Executive Vice President and Partner
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Phone: 949.585.7682
Address:3500 East Coast Highway, Suite 100
City: Corona del Mar
State: California
Country: United States
Website: https://hanleyinvestmentgroup.com/
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