New York, September 8, 2025 – Fortress Investment Group announces the appointment of Shara Wallace as Head of Distribution for Central US States for the firm’s Private Wealth Solutions business.
Ms. Wallace is based in Detroit, MI, and reports to Adam Bobker and Nils Wilson, Global Co-Heads of Private Wealth Solutions. Working alongside the existing team of regional distribution leads for Fortress Private Wealth Solutions, Ms. Wallce will focus on expanding relationships across wirehouses, registered investment advisors (RIAs), and private banks in their respective regions.
Fortress Private Wealth Solutions offers a range of investment products that provide high-net worth individuals with exposure to prime middle-market commercial real estate lending, prime middle-market corporate lending, and net-lease financing. Established in 2022 as a dedicated business, Private Wealth Solutions offers its products through financial advisors to the clients those advisors ultimately serve. The business has grown its product offering and team consistently over the past several years, raising more than $2 billion so far during 2025; the business has a committed investment plan to expand significantly over the coming several years.
Ms. Wallace brings more than 15 years of experience working with financial advisors across the Upper Midwest region on alternative investment products. She was most recently a Regional Sales Director at Ares Wealth Management Solutions and previously was an alternatives specialist at Franklin Templeton. Ms. Wallace holds an M.B.A. from W.P. Carey School of Business and a B.A. from Arizona State University.
“We are delighted to welcome Shara to the Fortress team,” said Mr. Bobker. “Her experience of working with advisors in and strong familiarity with alternative investment products – combined with her energy and drive – make her a great addition to our existing team.”
Mr. Wilson added, “Growing our team with the appointment of experienced, highly motivated individuals is a key part of our growth plan. At Fortress Private Wealth Solutions, we pride ourselves on having strong relationships with advisors, and in offering products with differentiated investment strategies. We look forward to incorporating Sharra’s experience into our team.”
About Fortress Investment Group
Fortress Investment Group LLC is a leading, highly diversified global investment manager. Founded in 1998, Fortress manages $53 billion of assets under management as of June 31, 2025, on behalf of approximately 2,000 institutional clients and private investors worldwide across a range of credit and real estate, private equity and permanent capital investment strategies. AUM refers to assets Fortress manages, including capital that Fortress has the right to call from investors, or investors are otherwise required to contribute, pursuant to their capital commitments to various funds or managed accounts.