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Unprecedented Collaboration.

With more than 35 years of proven success, our team has the experience, expertise, and insight to identify valuable real estate investment opportunities. Each of our team members has a unique ability and perspective that contributes to Tashakorian’s continued success.

Ben Tashakorian

Senior Managing
Director of Investments

Ben Tashakorian, a Senior Managing Director of Investments, joined Marcus & Millichap in 2002. Ben brings his knowledge and expertise of commercial real estate investments to better serve his clients. Since joining the firm, he has personally evaluated $3 billion dollars in assets. Ben has over 500 career closings, surpassing a billion dollars in sales and 12 million square feet of commercial space in 31 different states. In 2015 Ben was appointed to Institutional Property Advisors, an exclusive division of Marcus & Millichap.

Bradley Peters

Senior Financial Analyst

Bradley is the Managing Partner of the Tashakorian Office Industrial Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap. Bradley joined the team as a financial analyst in 2012 and was promoted to the position of Partner in 2016. In more than 5 years with the team, he has transacted on over 140 transactions for $500,000,000 and 4.5 million SF of commercial space. Bradley facilitates the day-to-day operations of the group, including brokerage, financial underwriting, asset valuation, books & records auditing, establishing marketing materials and campaigns, corporate compliance, government compliance and training new agents, among other tasks. In 2015 he was tapped by Marcus & Millichap to assist with developing a financial model for the firm’s proprietary valuation software which rolled out to high praise in early 2016. Bradley graduated from San Diego State University, earning a B.S. in Finance. Bradley was recently accepted into San Diego State’s Graduate MBA program and began attending the program in Spring 2018.

Ali Valiahdi

Associate

Ali is a dedicated and knowledgeable real estate professional based in San Diego, where he works with the Tashakorian Group of Marcus & Millichap. He specializes in assisting clients with the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties, including office buildings, industrial facilities, retail centers, and hospitality assets across the United States. With a keen eye for identifying opportunities and extensive experience evaluating markets across multiple geographies, Ali is well-equipped to stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly evolving marketplace. He excels in bridging the gap between private and institutional investors and is committed to providing advisory solutions that align with his clients' short-term objectives and long-term goals.

Ali holds a dual degree in Finance and Real Estate from the University of San Diego, where he was an active member of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate. In his spare time, Ali enjoys playing basketball, tennis, and golf, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Peter Eltaeb

Associate

Peter Eltaeb is a San Diego native who graduated from La Jolla Country Day School and continued his education at the University of Colorado Boulder, double majoring in economics and international affairs. He has been mentored by a major San Diego commercial property owner since 2019, further increasing his market expertise. Peter joined The Tashakorian Group in November 2021 as an associate specializing in Industrial and GSA Office properties throughout the nation. Through his education, mentorship, and research, Peter succeeds at providing his clients with exceptional financial advisory that creates and preserves wealth.

In his free time, Peter enjoys reading books, running San Diego’s beaches and canyons, and traveling across the U.S and overseas.

Noah Yavitch

Associate

Noah Yavitch, a San Diego native, brings extensive experience across multiple industries, with a strong focus on operational efficiency. He developed his skills managing large-scale projects, including overseeing major contracts for Walmart locations nationwide.

As a valuable member of The Tashakorian Group, Noah now specializes in industrial properties, leveraging his diverse background to deliver exceptional service and market insights to his clients. His client-centered approach is driven by a dedication to building relationships that create mutual success and lasting results.

Outside of work, Noah enjoys spending quality time with family and friends or playing basketball, which keeps him balanced and energized in both his personal and professional life.

Lisa Abdelhalem

Marketing Coordinator

Lisa Abdelhalem specializes in the strategic marketing for the Tashakorian Office & Industrial Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap. Born and raised in San Diego, Lisa also attended San Diego State University where she was a member of the Real Estate Society and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing.

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