“5 Element Advisors is providing a service that our industry has always needed. They are energetic, savvy and smart. They are forward-thinking and have a real knack for identifying emerging trends.”
– Jim Shaffner, Owner, Atlantic Student Assets
- For over 7 years our firm has served clients in the Southeast, Midwest, as well as the North and Southwest markets.
- Expertise stems from over 10 years of experience at one of the nations Top 10 privately owned student housing owner-operators.
- Over $1 billion dollars in deals have been personally underwritten by the firm in student housing.
- Mentor-ship from a founding member of the industry paired with experience from the front lines compliments our consulting services.
- Experience in asset management, acquisition, disposition, leasing and on-site management training as well as project management have come through our time servicing the niche.

