Rachael Sery (née Lewis) serves as Senior Director and Head of Capital Markets Operations at George Smith Partners, where she leads initiatives to enhance the firm’s value to clients and reinforce its position as a market leader during this dynamic period of growth. She is responsible for originating and executing debt and equity placements across the United States, with a focus on structured finance.

Rachael brings extensive experience in hospitality and structured capital, with specialized expertise in esoteric financings, including EB5 and back-of-house leverage. Over the course of her career, she has arranged over $5 billion in total project capitalizations across the debt and equity markets. She is known for structuring creative, full-capital stack solutions across all product types, providing clients with innovative and effective financing strategies.

Rachael began her career at a buyside advisory firm, where she focused on net-leased properties and consulted on more than $400 million in commercial acquisitions, primarily in the retail and industrial sectors. She further honed her expertise during her tenure at a global capital advisory firm, where she worked with institutional clients and gained invaluable insights into market trends and institutional capital.

Having previously been an instrumental part of GSP, Rachael has returned in this expanded leadership role, bringing a fresh perspective and deep understanding of the capital markets landscape. Rachael is licensed to practice real estate in California and New York.