Aria Pournazarian currently serves as Associate Vice President at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™, having joined the firm in August 2023. Prior to this role, Aria was Vice President at James Capital Advisors Inc from September 2021 to August 2023, providing corporate real estate advisory and brokerage services with a focus on leaseback and M&A opportunities. Aria's experience also includes a tenure as Senior Investment Associate at Marcus & Millichap from May 2013 to October 2021, where notable transactions included the Fiesta Portfolio and Shops at Target Center. Aria began a career in real estate as an Associate at illi Commercial Real Estate, specializing in leasing and tenant representation. Aria holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Law from the University of Miami Herbert Business School, completed in 2011, and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and a licensed California real estate agent.