Simon Jonna is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jonna Group, a national investment firm specializing in elite commercial real estate assets and advanced capital markets advisory. Based in Birmingham, Michigan, Simon is regarded as one of the most influential dealmakers in contemporary real estate and consistently ranks among the upper echelon of investment sales brokers worldwide. His career spans multi-billion dollar transactions across nearly every state, representing many of the most sought-after net lease, retail, multifamily, and mixed-use properties in the country. His transactions frequently set national benchmarks and achieve record cap rates, with significant visibility on financial news platforms.

Under Simon’s direction, Jonna Group operates with a high level of precision, combining the intellectual depth of a national institutional platform with the agility and discretion of a boutique advisory firm. The company’s lean and analytical structure attracts top tier investors seeking disciplined capital deployment, curated investment opportunities, and consistently exceptional execution. Simon is known for structuring and completing some of the industry’s most complex assignments, including portfolio dispositions, sale leasebacks, and pre construction advisory ...programs. His expertise spans acquisition, disposition, development, management, capital markets strategy, financial engineering, and long term value creation.

Jonna Group serves as a trusted national advisory resource. Services include:
• Investment sales and capital markets (Top Ranked Net-Leased & Multifamily)
• Portfolio strategy and large-scale dispositions
• Joint ventures, public private partnerships, & syndications
• Institutional research, financial modeling, and analytics
• Leasing advisory, management consultation, and development guidance

Simon’s leadership is defined by strategic clarity, confidence, and an unwavering commitment to results. He is known for identifying hidden value, resolving complex transactional challenges, and excelling in markets with high barriers to entry including New York City, Silicon Valley, Miami Beach, Chicago, Cape Cod, and the Florida Keys. Throughout his career, Simon has earned significant national/global recognition to include:

CREXI #1 Sale-Listing Broker Nationwide
DBusiness Commercial Broker of the Year
Top 30 Broker in The Wall Street Journal
CoreNet Global Broker of the Year
Marquis Who’s Who Honoree
Faces of a Real Estate Powerhouse in Hour Magazine
Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
Dbusiness “30 in the Thirties”
GlobeSt. Retail Influencers
GlobeSt. Multifamily Influencers
GlobeSt. Real Estate Influencers
GlobeSt. CRE's Best Bosses
Annual Costar Power Broker #1 Ranking
Colliers Everest Club
Active industry speaker & Author of “Diary of a Dealmaker”

These distinctions reinforce Simon's position as a trusted advisor to elite investors, family offices, private equity firms, REITs, and institutional capital groups. Simon graduated from the University of Michigan with studies in Communications and Finance. He began his career as a stockbroker at UBS before entering commodities trading, gaining early experience in fast moving markets and sophisticated financial structures. He credits his father and mentor, Harry Jonna, for instilling the principles of integrity, meaningful relationship building, and long range thinking that define the culture of Jonna Group today.

Outside of his professional work, Simon is a dedicated husband and father of three. He is an active student of leadership, history, geopolitics, and business philosophy and enjoys boating, boxing, basketball, and philanthropic involvement. He continues to contribute to the industry through speaking, mentorship, and thought leadership.

Jonna Group has evolved into a nationally renowned investment platform known for its clarity of purpose and disciplined approach to advisory. The firm works closely with clients seeking thoughtful guidance, reliable access to opportunities, and a steady hand in complex markets. Rather than operate with excess layers or rigid structures, Jonna Group maintains a streamlined framework that prioritizes judgment, discretion, and long-term relationships. The firm’s reach is national & international, but its approach remains personal, measured, and deeply engaged with the investors it serves.

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