# Jarred Kessler

> Jarred Kessler is a New York entrepreneur and adviser who co-founded EasyKnock in 2016 and led its residential sale-leaseback business before its December 2024 closure. A Tulane graduate and former Cantor Fitzgerald equities executive, he now works through Momentum Advisors JBK and Good Group Global. His career includes housing-industry recognition as well as regulatory sanctions and disputed business practices that resulted in settlements.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Momentum Advisors JBK
- **Organizations:** Momentum Advisors JBK, Good Group Global, EasyKnock (former co-founder and CEO), Cantor Fitzgerald (former executive), Credit Suisse (former executive), Morgan Stanley (former executive), Goldman Sachs (former executive), Rebuilding the Fort & Rehab Warriors (co-founder and adviser)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, Finance and Financial Management Services; cum laude, Tulane University
- **Known for:** Co-founded EasyKnock in 2016 and built its residential sale-leaseback business., HousingWire Vanguard honoree in 2022 and 2023., Led EasyKnock during its announced $57 million Series C in 2022 and $28 million Series D in 2024.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Graduated from Tulane University; has described college television writing and subsequent work at MTV.
- **Before 2011** — Held positions at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse.
- **2011** — Joined Cantor Fitzgerald as global head of equities.
- **2015** — Left Cantor Fitzgerald in December; FINRA imposed a $35,000 fine and three-month principal-capacity suspension for supervisory failures. Settled without admitting or denying findings.
- **2016** — Co-founded EasyKnock with Ben Black, initially developing a direct buyer-owner property marketplace.
- **2017** — Discussed Death of a Real Estate Salesman, an investment in Meural and hopes of adapting the book into a film.
- **2022** — EasyKnock completed a $57 million Series C; Kessler received a HousingWire Vanguard award.
- **2023** — Received another HousingWire Vanguard award; EasyKnock acquired Ribbon assets and agreed to settle Massachusetts allegations.
- **2024** — EasyKnock announced $28 million Series D financing in February and closed in December.
- **2025** — Public writing described Momentum Advisors and MoHarbor; LinkedIn lists co-founder/adviser volunteering with Rebuilding the Fort & Rehab Warriors from January.
- **2026** — Works in advisory and creator-economy ventures; named individually among respondents in the Michigan agreement resolving the EasyKnock investigation.

## Achievements

- Co-founded EasyKnock in 2016 and built its residential sale-leaseback business.
- HousingWire Vanguard honoree in 2022 and 2023.
- Led EasyKnock during its announced $57 million Series C in 2022 and $28 million Series D in 2024.
- Previously led Cantor Fitzgerald’s equities business.
- Authored Death of a Real Estate Salesman.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Published a LinkedIn article titled The Full-Time Employee Model Is Going to Break.
- **2026-06** — Michigan announced an $85,000 customer settlement fund and reforms resolving its EasyKnock investigation. Kessler was a named respondent. Respondents denied wrongdoing and admitted no liability.
- **2026-03** — A Minor In Reality interview discussed childhood businesses, early media work, relationships and creator-economy ambitions.
- **2026-02** — Published a LinkedIn article on smart buildings, insurance and IoT infrastructure.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jarredkessler.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarred-kessler
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JarredKessler

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