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Episode 50: From Top Broker To Billion Dollar Credit Provider With Stephen Palmese

NYM GroupJuly 22, 2025July 31st, 20251 min read

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser sit down with Stephen Palmese to discuss his pivot from top NYC broker to founder of Integritas Capital. Stephen shares how he quickly scaled his credit-focused firm to nearly $1 billion in deals, targeting overlooked independent sponsors.

This episode covers major transactions in New York and South Florida, the challenges of office-to-residential conversions, and differences in entitlement and pre-sale strategies across markets. Stephen also offers candid advice on managing risk during a career shift and where he sees the best real estate opportunities today.

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