DST Sponsor Spotlight
AEI
Sponsor Overview
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.
Global Headquarters
1300 Wells Fargo Place 30 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
President
Marni J. Nygard, Esq.
Marni Nygard joined AEI in 2005 and has been instrumental in implementing the company’s real estate acquisitions and investment strategies. Her leadership ensures that AEI’s objectives align with their commitment to providing consistent income and capital preservation for investors.
Years in Business
Properties Acquired
Investor Equity
52
518
$1.61B
Years in Business
52
Properties Acquired
518
Investor Equity
$1.61B
Investment Strategy
All-Cash Acquisitions
Prioritizes acquiring properties without leverage, ensuring long-term financial stability, and reducing risk for investors.
Sector Expertise
Focusing on healthcare and retail assets, sectors where AEI possesses deep industry knowledge.
Consistent Income
Aims to provide investors with stable income through contractual rents.
Capital Preservation
Emphasizing the appreciation of property values to protect investor capital.
Primary Property Sectors
Retail
AEI acquires net-leased retail assets occupied by national and regional tenants, generating income through contractual leases.
Recently Closed Offerings
Net Lease Retail
AEI Net-Leased Portfolio 17 DST
- Property Status: Closed Offering
- Property Type: Net Lease Retail
- State: Multiple States
- City: Multiple Cities
- Properties: 7
- Equity Offering: $42,191,000
Net Lease Retail
AEI Net-Leased Portfolio 16 DST
- Property Status: Closed Offering
- Property Type: Net Lease Retail
- State: Multiple States
- City: Multiple Cities
- Properties: 6
- Equity Offering: $29,070,000
Net Lease Retail
AEI Net-Leased Portfolio 21 DST
- Property Status: Closed Offering
- Property Type: Net Lease Retail
- State: Multiple States
- City: Multiple Cities
- Properties: 5
- Equity Offering: $27,575,000
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DST Pros & Cons
- Assets Under Management (AUM) denotes the aggregate value of all assets managed by the organization, encompassing Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) as well as other investment vehicles.
- All AUM statistics are as of December 31, 2024. Past performance of the Sponsor does not guarantee future results. Aggregation and liquidity objectives, timing, and results are not guaranteed.
- High-grade institutional property refers to property that attracts large, sophisticated investors due to the size and quality of the property, e.g., pension funds, life insurance companies, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), university endowments, sovereign wealth funds, etc.