YMBA EVENTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCE PROFESSIONALS By Jonathan Aghravi

Introduction A senior director of capital advisory with Eastern

Consolidated, Jonathan Aghravi has enjoyed a great deal of success with the company. He got his start as a loan underwriter with Freddie Mac in 2006. Jonathan Aghravi is a member of the Young Mortgage Bankers Association (YMBA), an organization that provides industry professionals with networking opportunities, market information, and improved access to colleagues.

The YMBA hosts numerous events designed to provide networking opportunities for members. Annual events attract many attendees who want to build relationships.

Finance Professionals For instance, the Mezzanine Lending and

Alternative Financing winter luncheon and panel discussion includes guest speakers who are CEOs, principals, and directors from prolific capital management companies. It provides an opportunity for first-hand discussions of the financial industry as well as networking within the profession. Similarly, the YMBA March Madness networking and cocktail event enables networking and relationship building among young professionals. Visit www.ymba.net for more information.