About Us
For decades, R. J. GULLO COMPANIES has worked closely with real estate investors and their trusted advisors, helping them navigate real estate transactions and investment decisions with confidence. Our approach combines technical expertise, responsive service, and practical solutions tailored to each client’s objectives.
Russell J. Gullo, CCIM
Founder, President & CEO
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Russell J. Gullo, CCIM is the Founder, President & CEO of R. J. GULLO COMPANIES, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction and works with clients throughout the firm’s real estate investment services.
With more than forty-five years of experience in the real estate investment industry, he has structured thousands of successful transactions and is recognized for his expertise in 1031 Exchanges. He helps clients and their professional advisors develop and implement real estate investment strategies across all the firm’s service lines, including 1031 Exchanges, multifamily investment brokerage, management-free real estate investments, and real estate investment consulting. His work also includes real estate investment analysis, valuation, acquisitions, and dispositions.
An instructor for the New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS (NYSCAR) on 1031 Exchanges and a former adjunct professor at Canisius College, he taught Real Estate Investment, Real Estate Taxation, and 1031 Exchanges. He is a frequent guest speaker at real estate, legal, and accounting conferences nationwide, has authored hundreds of articles on real estate investment topics, and hosted the Real Estate Wealth Building Strategies radio program.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from Canisius College and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and a Licensed Real Estate Broker in New York. He is a member of the CCIM Institute and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
He was the first inductee into the Exchangors Hall of Fame, was featured in Who’s Who in Creative Real Estate, and received the Most Informative People in Creative Real Estate award.
Anthony J. Gullo, CPA, CCIM
Executive Vice President & COO
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Anthony J. Gullo, CPA, CCIM is the Executive Vice President & COO and a co-owner of R. J. GULLO COMPANIES, where he oversees the firm’s operations and works with clients throughout the firm’s real estate investment services. He is also a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and a Real Estate Investment Consultant & Direct Participation Programs Representative.
With more than twenty years of experience in the real estate investment industry, he has structured thousands of successful transactions. He helps clients and their professional advisors develop and implement real estate investment strategies across all the firm’s service lines, including 1031 Exchanges, multifamily investment brokerage, management-free real estate investments, and real estate investment consulting. His work also includes real estate investment analysis, valuation, acquisitions, and dispositions.
Prior to joining R. J. GULLO COMPANIES, he served as a Director in the Real Estate Solutions practice at FTI Consulting in New York City, where he advised commercial real estate companies, private equity funds, pension funds, law firms, investment banks, developers, and high-net-worth individuals. During his tenure, he participated in the reorganization and sale of a $140 million real estate portfolio, a transaction that received the Real Estate Restructuring of the Year award at the Global M&A Network Turnaround Atlas Awards.
Before joining FTI Consulting, he was a Senior Associate in Real Estate Assurance Services at Ernst & Young. His clients included real estate private equity funds with $13 billion of gross assets under management and a publicly traded, self-managed REIT that was among the largest self-storage companies in the United States.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting and Accounting Information Systems from Canisius College, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting from Canisius College, and a Professional Certificate in Real Estate Finance and Investment from Fordham University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York, a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker in New York, and a Direct Participation Programs Representative holding FINRA Series 22 and 63 licenses. He is a member of the CCIM Institute and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Direct Participation Programs offered through Concorde Investment Services, LLC (CIS), member FINRA/SIPC, headquartered at 3909 Research Park Drive, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. R. J. GULLO COMPANIES is independent of CIS.
Lawrence J. O'Toole
Former Senior Consultant (Retired)
Lawrence J. O’Toole served as a Senior Consultant at R. J. GULLO COMPANIES for more than twenty-five years before retiring in 2025.
Throughout his career in the real estate investment industry, he developed extensive experience in 1031 Exchanges and was involved in thousands of successful transactions. His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication contributed significantly to the firm’s long-standing reputation for excellence and client service.