Jarred Kessler

Jarred Kessler

Managing Partner

Momentum Advisors JBK

New York, New York

About Jarred Kessler


Jarred Kessler is an American entrepreneur and business advisor based in New York City. He is the managing partner of Momentum Advisors JBK and a managing partner at Good Group Global. His work focuses on complex problems in finance, real estate, and technology, with an emphasis on restructuring, growth, and operations.

Kessler began his career in institutional finance after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from Tulane University, where he graduated cum laude. He held senior roles at several major firms, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Cantor Fitzgerald. At Cantor Fitzgerald, he served as executive managing director and global head of equities, overseeing a large global business with responsibility for trading, research, sales, and risk management.

After more than a decade on Wall Street, Kessler moved into residential real estate and proptech. He founded a national residential sale leaseback platform that gave homeowners a way to access home equity while remaining in their homes as tenants. Under his leadership, the company expanded across the United States and received recognition from housing, finance, and technology industry publications.

Through Momentum Advisors JBK, Kessler advises companies on acquisitions, turnarounds, crisis management, and operational execution. At Good Group Global, he works on investments in infrastructure and tools that support the creator economy. He is also the founder of Mindora.io, an early stage venture focused on reducing friction in everyday problems.

Kessler has guest lectured on real estate technology and continues to work with nonprofit initiatives that combine housing, community development, and veteran workforce training.

Areas of Focus


Finance & Restructuring AdvisoryReal Estate & ProptechInstitutional Equities TradingCreator Economy InvestingBusiness Turnarounds

Career Background


Good Group Global

Managing Partner

New York, New York

2025 – Present

Mindora.io

Founder

New York, New York

2025 – Present

Momentum Advisors JBK

Managing Partner

New York, New York

2016 – Present

EasyKnock

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

New York, New York

2016 – 2024

Cantor Fitzgerald

Executive Managing Director, Global Head of Equities

New York, New York

2011 – 2015

Credit Suisse

Executive Director, Head of Cross Asset Desk

New York, New York

2008 – 2010

Morgan Stanley

Vice President, Head of Credit Focused Equities

New York, New York

2006 – 2008

Goldman Sachs

Vice President, Risk & Portfolio Management

New York, New York

2005 – 2006

Education


Tulane University

Bachelor of Science, Finance and Financial Management Services

New Orleans, Louisiana

1995 – 1999

Media


Press


Former EasyKnock CEO Jarred Kessler: Redefining Leadership and Innovation in Finance

Jarred Kessler didn’t just build companies — he built movements. Over more than fifteen years in the financial services industry, he’s turned complex problems into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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Jarred Kessler Calls For Human Centered Home Finance And Smarter Use Of Equity

Entrepreneur and advisor Jarred Kessler is calling for a national reset in how Americans think about home equity, financial tools, and community investment.

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Awards & Recognition


Inman Best of Finance Award, Inman, January 2024

HousingWire Vanguard Award, HousingWire, October 2023

PropTech Breakthrough Award: Alternative Financing Platform of the Year, PropTech Breakthrough Organization, January 2023

PropTech Breakthrough Award: Overall PropTech Solution of the Year, PropTech Breakthrough Organization, January 2023

Ranked 1,532 on the Inc. 5000 list, Inc. 5000, January 2023

HousingWire Vanguard Award, HousingWire, January 2022

Inc. Magazine Best Places to Work, Inc. Magazine, January 2022

PropTech Breakthrough Award - Client Collaboration Solution of the Year, PropTech Breakthrough Organization, January 2022

Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies 2021, Inc. Magazine, January 2021

Cantor Fitzgerald Leadership Excellence Recognition, Cantor Fitzgerald, January 2015

Goldman Sachs Innovation Award, Goldman Sachs, January 2006

Licenses & Certifications


Series 24 - General Securities Principal Examination (GP), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Series 55 - Equity Trader Examination (ET), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA)

Series 7 - General Securities Representative Examination (GS), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Charities & Volunteering


Rebuilding the Fort & Rehab Warriors, Co-Founder and Advisor, January 2025 to Present

Boards & Memberships


Forbes Real Estate Council, Member and contributing writer

Frequently Asked Questions


What does Jarred Kessler do?

Jarred Kessler is the Managing Partner of Momentum Advisors JBK, where he advises companies on acquisitions, turnarounds, crisis management, and operational execution. He also serves as a managing partner at Good Group Global and founder of Mindora.io.

What is Jarred Kessler known for?

Kessler is known for founding a national residential sale leaseback platform (EasyKnock) that let homeowners access home equity while remaining as tenants, and for his prior senior finance roles at firms like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Cantor Fitzgerald. He has received industry recognition including the Inman Best of Finance Award and the HousingWire Vanguard Award.

Where is Jarred Kessler based?

Jarred Kessler is based in New York, New York.

Where did Jarred Kessler study?

Kessler earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Financial Management Services from Tulane University, graduating cum laude.

Who does Jarred Kessler work for?

Kessler works for Momentum Advisors JBK as Managing Partner, and is also a managing partner at Good Group Global.

Last updated February 20, 2026