Tony Unkel
For the last 8 years, Tony has served as Business Development Manager of Entrust's Northeast region. He spent 11 years in sales and relationship management positions, and an additional eight years in the real estate and retirement industries. He joined the retirement industry during his previous employment and has traveled all over the U.S. by participating in engagements relating to fiduciary obligations and insurance regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). He’s worked directly with Plan Sponsors and Financial Advisors in the qualified retirement plan space for a number of years and really takes pride in his professional experiences and knowledge gained along the way.
Tony is a proud member of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). He holds a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Russ Flicker
Russell Flicker is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of AWH Partners. Mr. Flicker is responsible for overseeing all executive aspects of the firm, including setting the strategic direction and oversight of the company’s investment, development, and management divisions. Prior to founding AWH Partners, Mr. Flicker served as Ian Schrager Company’s chief investment officer. Prior to Ian Schrager Company, Mr. Flicker managed Blackstone Real Estate Advisors’ hospitality development, redevelopment and repositioning team. Before Blackstone, Mr. Flicker was an Executive Vice President at The Trump Organization where he oversaw the development team in all aspects of underwriting, acquisitions, finance, design and construction.
With over 22 years of experience working for some of the most successful investors, operators and developers in the world, Mr. Flicker remains actively involved in AWH’s pursuit of ground up, value-add and distressed hospitality investment opportunities. Mr. Flicker received his JD from Duke University School of Law where he served as a Member of the Board of Visitors. Mr. Flicker received his BA in Business Administration from Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis where he currently serves as the President of the Olin Alumni Board.