Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. is pleased to announce that Michael P. Murphy will be joining the firm as a senior member of the Investment Management and Capital Markets group.Mr. Murphy’s responsibilities will include marketing ABR’s investment funds and other investment programs. He will be working closely with ABR’s Acquisitions, Asset Management and Fund Management groups as he develops and maintains institutional investment relationships.

Prior to joining ABR, Mr. Murphy was a Managing Director and Principal with Courtland Partners. At Courtland, Mr. Murphy was a member of the Investment and Management Committees,the head of the Cleveland office, and the lead consultant on multiple public, corporate, and union pension fund accounts.Mr. Murphy, who had been affiliated with Courtland for 14 years, holds a BBA in Finance from Marquette University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.

John Prugh, ABR’s President and CEO, commented that “Having Mike join the ABR team will be a tremendous asset for our firm. Mike brings unique experience in the institutional investment world and a deep understanding of the needs of institutional investors. We look forward to working with Mike to strengthen our relationships with our existing investors and to expand our contacts with other investors.”

Alex. Brown Realty, Inc. is a privately-owned real estate investment manager organized in 1972 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. ABR co-invests with clients and joint venture partners in mid-sized properties located throughout the United States. The firm is an SEC-registered investment advisor. www.abrealty.com