NEW YORK CITY—Anthony Orso has joined NKF Capital Markets as the president of capital market strategies. One of his initial responsibilities will be supporting the integration of Berkeley Point Capital with ARA. The two companies were recently acquired by NKF Capital Markets, an affiliate of the Newmark Group, Inc.

In addition, with NKF Capital Markets' investment in Cantor Commercial Real Estate, Orso will serve as its liaison with Cantor Fitzgerald's commercial mortgage-backed securities business, and will advise the company on its strategic approach to its third-party debt business.

“We are delighted that NKF Capital Markets has brought on board a professional of Anthony's caliber. With his depth of experience in the commercial debt market, Anthony will bring an additional dimension to our already substantial mortgage brokerage and lending activities,” said CEO Barry Gosin. “This appointment demonstrates that we are making a significant commitment to growing our multi-family sales and related debt businesses.”