TUSTIN, CA-Randy Bramel is the founder of and a principal in Bridgeport Investments, a boutique real estate investment banking and advisory company based here that has arranged both debt and equity for clients in the past year and is pursuing its first construction loan since 2008. Bramel also serves as chief investment officer for a private real estate investment company and an adviser to a number of family offices. Before founding Bridgeport, he was a senior executive in the development business for 10 years and before that he practiced as a CPA with Price Waterhouse. He recently explained to GlobeSt.com about the role that his firm plays in raising debt and equity for clients.

GlobeSt.com: Why would a company choose a boutique investment banking firm like Bridgeport Investments instead of going with one of the larger national players?

Bramel: Bridgeport Investments is viewed as a strategic partner by our clients and is committed to their success. We function more like a venture capital partner, utilizing our industry expertise not only to raise capital, but also providing strategic counsel on business, financial, and investment matters. Our consistent performance in raising capital and our personalized, strategy-driven advisory services are what our clients point to as the key to making Bridgeport different from the competition, whether they are large or small.