KBS Realty Advisors

KBS Realty Advisors

KBS Realty Advisors was founded in 1991 by Charles H. Schreiber Jr., who serves as Chairman and CEO. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and operates as a real estate investment manager focused primarily on office and industrial assets across major US markets. Its wealth is generated entirely from third-party institutional and retail capital, not a single-family fortune — placing KBS firmly in the institutional asset manager category. The firm targets value-add and core-plus strategies across the US office and industrial sectors. KBS has executed over $38B in total transaction volume, including notable properties such as 320 Park Avenue in New York and 2001 Bryan Street in Dallas. The firm invests through non-traded REITs (e.g., KBS Growth & Income REIT, KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III), as well as institutional separate accounts and co-investment structures. Its geographic focus spans the US, with particular concentration in coastal and Sun Belt markets. KBS employs a team of professionals across nine US offices. In 2023, the firm reported $8B in assets under management (per SEC filings) and cumulative distributions to investors of over $8.1B. The firm operates several non-traded REITs and has a registered investment advisory structure that accepts capital from both accredited and institutional clients. What distinguishes KBS is its longevity and distribution track record in the non-traded REIT space — a sector known for high fees and illiquidity. The firm's ability to return over $8B to investors across multiple cycles has given it a durable institutional distribution channel, though the concentration in office properties creates a headwind as remote work reshapes demand.