DST Sponsors

What Is a DST Sponsor?

A DST sponsor is a real estate investment firm that acquires and manages Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offerings, providing investors access to institutional-grade properties for 1031 Exchanges. Sponsors play a pivotal role by conducting due diligence to evaluate properties, managing acquisitions, securing financing, and ensuring compliance with IRS and securities regulations. They structure offerings to meet investor needs, facilitating a seamless transition into income-generating real estate. DST sponsors often specialize in sectors such as commercial, healthcare, residential, logistics, and hospitality, tailoring investments to align with diverse investor goals.

Below is a list of popular sponsors whose offerings we frequently feature. Explore their open offerings and gain access to a highly vetted, nationwide directory of DST properties available to investors by visiting the marketplace.

DST Sponsors

AEI

AEI Trust Advisors, Inc. specializes in structuring Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offerings designed to help investors defer taxes through 1031 Exchanges while gaining exposure to income-generating, net-leased commercial properties. By focusing on property acquisitions that seek to deliver stable returns, AEI ensures tailored investment opportunities for accredited investors. Its parent company, AEI Capital Corporation, has been a pioneer in the 1031 Exchange space, launching the first securitized fractional investment offering in 1992. Recognized nationally for its institutional-grade approach, AEI combines decades of expertise in net lease property ownership with a commitment to creating diverse, income-producing real estate portfolios.

Ares

Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) is a division of Ares Management Corporation, a global alternative investment manager with $546 billion in assets under management as of early 2025. AWMS is dedicated to providing financial advisors and their clients with access to private market investments, including credit, private equity, real estate, and secondaries. Through educational initiatives and tailored investment solutions, AWMS empowers advisors to incorporate alternative investments into their practice, aiming to make private markets more accessible to a broader set of investors.

Blue Owl

Blue Owl Real Estate Exchange LLC (OREX), a subsidiary of Blue Owl Capital, specializes in Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offerings that provide accredited investors with tax-advantaged access to institutional-quality, net-leased real estate. OREX is focused on structuring 1031 Exchange-eligible DST investments designed to deliver potentially stable cash flow, capital preservation, and long-term growth potential through a passive ownership structure. OREX is part of Blue Owl Capital Inc., a global alternative asset manager with over $250 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. Operating across three primary platforms—Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Assets—Blue Owl serves individual investors, institutions, and insurance companies with innovative capital solutions that drive long-term value.

Bluerock Value Exchange

Bluerock Value Exchange specializes in acquiring, managing, and offering DST investment opportunities in core real estate sectors. These include high-demand multifamily properties, office spaces in thriving business districts, and retail centers with robust tenant demand. With a focus on markets exhibiting strong economic and population growth, BVEX aims to provide investors with access to stable and potentially lucrative real estate opportunities.

Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald Investors, LLC (CFI), a subsidiary of the renowned global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, LP, stands out as a leader in diversified investment opportunities. Founded in 2016, CFI leverages the 75-year legacy of its parent company, known for innovation in capital markets and a global presence across 22 countries with 160 offices. With expertise in DSTs, opportunity zones, and real estate funds, CFI has raised over $2 billion in equity and manages an expanding portfolio of multifamily, industrial, office, retail, and life sciences assets.

Capital Square

Capital Square 1031, the DST arm of Capital Square, offers tax-deferred 1031 Exchange opportunities through carefully structured real estate investments. With a focus on diverse asset classes like multifamily, office, and industrial properties, Capital Square 1031 provides access to income-generating properties designed for long-term performance. As part of Capital Square, a national real estate firm with over $7.8 billion in transaction volume since 2012, investors benefit from a comprehensive, vertically integrated platform covering acquisition, property management, and asset disposition.

Carter Exchange

Carter Exchange Fund Management Company, LLC (CXFM) is a leading sponsor of Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investments, focusing on Class A multifamily, industrial, and commercial real estate net leased to creditworthy tenants. Founded in 2019, CXFM is part of the Carter Funds family, which includes Carter Multifamily Fund Management and Aphorio Carter Fund Management. Together, they manage over $3 billion in assets under management as of August 2023.

ExchangeRight

Founded in 2012, ExchangeRight is a real estate investment firm specializing in net-leased assets within the retail and healthcare sectors. The firm manages over $6.1 billion in assets across more than 1,200 properties in 47 states, with a portfolio focused on investment-grade* tenants and necessity-based businesses like Walgreens, Kroger, and Dollar General. ExchangeRight maintains a 99.75% leased portfolio with an average lease term of 7.9 years, ensuring steady cash flow and reliable performance. The firm has demonstrated a strong track record with 100% of rents collected.

Four Springs

Four Springs TEN31 Xchange (FSXchange), a subsidiary of Four Springs Capital Trust (FSCT), structures Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offerings to provide accredited investors with tax-deferred 1031 Exchange opportunities. FSXchange focuses on offering stable, income-producing real estate investments backed by long-term leases. Its parent company, FSCT, founded in 2012, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires and manages a diversified portfolio of single-tenant, income-generating commercial properties under triple or double net leases. FSCT strategically targets properties with purchase prices between $5 million and $25 million to minimize competition from larger institutional investors while ensuring portfolio diversification across tenants, industries, geographies, and property types.

Griffin Capital

Griffin Capital’s Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Program offers investors seeking tax-deferred 1031 Exchange solutions access to institutional-quality real estate assets. By focusing on properties in strategic locations with strong economic and demographic fundamentals, Griffin Capital structures DST offerings designed to provide potential for stable income and long-term appreciation. As part of Griffin Capital Company, LLC, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm that has owned, managed, sponsored, or co-sponsored approximately $23 billion in assets since 1995, investors benefit from a seasoned team with extensive market experience and a commitment to delivering innovative real estate investment solutions.