Urban Investment Advisors

Overview

Urban Investment Advisors (UIA) is a boutique real estate investment firm based in Larkspur, California, specializing in providing advisory services to institutions and family offices. Since its inception in 2014, UIA has been dedicated to sourcing and evaluating private real estate investments, constructing diversified portfolios across various property types and geographies. The firm is a registered investment advisor with the SEC and manages approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets as of December 31, 2024. The firm's investment strategy focuses on identifying and analyzing real estate opportunities that align with each client's specific investment goals. UIA emphasizes diversification by property type, geography, and operating partner to create tailored portfolios. In addition to investment advisory services, UIA offers guidance on pre-existing real estate investments held by clients, assisting in portfolio optimization and performance enhancement. UIA's team comprises experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in real estate development, asset management, and investment advisory services. The firm's founder and principal, Abigail Urban, has over 30 years of experience in the real estate sector, including 14 years in development and asset management and 20 years in investment advisory roles. Under her leadership, UIA has successfully placed over $520 million in real estate investments through 256 individual transactions between 2010 and 2019, demonstrating a strong track record in the industry.

Investment Focus

• Diversified portfolios across property types and geographies
• Alignment with client's specific investment goals
• Tailored investment strategies