SURMOUNT Launches as Full-Service Net Lease Real Estate Powerhouse

April 30, 2025

SURMOUNT Launches as Full-Service Net Lease Real Estate Powerhouse


NEW YORK, NY – A new chapter in commercial real estate has begun. Industry-leading net lease firms—NNN ProSTNL Advisors, and United Global Development Co (UGDC)—have officially consolidated under a bold new brand: SURMOUNT.


This full-service real estate platform is built to meet the evolving needs of today’s global investors, offering an integrated suite of services including:


  • Brokerage


  • Sale-Leaseback


  • Lease Advisory


  • Development


  • Capital Markets


  • Principal Investing


At the helm is Glen Kunofsky, a 25-year CRE veteran and founder of NNN Pro and STNL Advisors, now CEO of SURMOUNT. Nicoletti DePaul serves as Chief Operating Officer, bringing a strategic vision to the company’s next phase.

A Unified Brand for Global Real Estate Services


The consolidation brings together powerhouse teams under one banner, blending transactional expertise with development and capital markets services. By integrating UGDC, a top-tier net lease development and construction firm led by Stephen Andrews, SURMOUNT is positioned as a holistic, full-cycle solution for:


  • Operators


  • Investors & Financial Sponsors


  • Family Offices


  • 1031 Exchange Participants


  • Multi-Unit Franchisees


Whether clients are acquiring, developing, refinancing, or repositioning, SURMOUNT offers end-to-end strategic guidance and execution.


Reinventing the CRE Advisor Role


“We’re not just a brokerage,” said CEO Glen Kunofsky. “SURMOUNT is a fully-integrated real estate platform created for a modern investor landscape. Our mission is to stay ahead of the curve—solving problems, overcoming objections, and enhancing the client experience.”


COO Nicoletti DePaul added:


“SURMOUNT is built on collaboration. We provide actionable insights and unmatched execution for every type of real estate stakeholder—from developers and sponsors to institutional investors and family offices.”


What’s Next for NNN Pro?


While the broader brand transitions to SURMOUNT, the NNN Pro name will live on as a best-in-class net lease marketplace and listing platform, aiming to serve the wider CRE community with robust tools for buyers, sellers, and brokers.


“NNNPro.com will evolve into an industry-accessible marketplace,” said DePaul. “Our goal is to amplify exposure and streamline access to net lease opportunities nationwide.”


A Platform Built on Scale and Expertise


  • Nearly $40 Billion in transaction volume


  • Over 130 professionals across NYC, Boston, Chicago, Scottsdale, and global markets


  • Launch of a Capital Markets Division under mortgage expert Christopher Marks



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