MATTHEW FRIES

Mr. Fries joined Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation as Chief Executive Officer and President in February 2026. He is responsible for leading the execution of Inland Investments’ long-term business strategy, remaining at the forefront of product innovations while delivering exceptional investor-centric real estate investment solutions. Mr. Fries oversees Inland Investments’ public and private investment platforms and drives the development of best-in-class retail investor-focused solutions leveraging its industry leading tax-advantaged strategies and deep, vertically integrated commercial real estate expertise.

Prior to joining Inland Investments, Mr. Fries was Head of Investment Products and Partner Solutions at Cetera Financial Group where he oversaw product due diligence of all product types, the delivery and implementation of high net-worth solutions to Cetera clients and the firm’s strategic partner program.

Previously he served as the Chief Operating and Investment Officer for Questar Capital, where he was responsible for operational and investment functions and developed company strategies and management tactics. Earlier in his career, he was the Sales and Practice Development Manager for Securian Financial Services.

Mr. Fries holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from the University of Notre Dame and Master’s degrees from both the University of Wisconsin (MA) and the University of Minnesota (MBA). He possesses Series 4, 7, 24, 53, 55, 63 Securities Licenses.

He currently serves on the board of ADISA.