“You can extend as long as you want, but you can’t pretend if there’s no money coming in.”

— MICHAEL COHEN

Deutsche Bank Podcast: Michael Cohen on 2026 CMBS Refinancing, Maturity Risk, and Workout Strategy

OUR PHILOSOPHY
Borrower Advocate with Unwavering Principles

Vision: Brighton Capital Advisors is the CMBS Borrowers trusted Commercial Loan advocate. BCA guides Borrowers to  BE PREPARED AND BE PROACTIVE in a lending market that is overwhelming due to uncontrollable market variables and unknown participants.

Perception is reality; it’s not just a cliché. Brighton Capital Advisors is relationship driven. We provide honest feedback and set realistic goals and expectations for our clients to remedy their troubled loans.

Leadership: a company is only as good as its most invaluable commodity—people. BCA is led by the best and brightest in the banking, legal, and servicing fields.

Reputation: BCA is a top-tier commercial Loan Advisor that has aligned interests with the Borrower. Our business model is based on an optimal outcome for our clients. When you win, we win

Access: Our advisors have extensive experience in CMBS servicing and longstanding relationships that they use to address defaulted mortgage debt, mortgage debt which is in danger of default, or any instance in which our client needs interaction with the servicer.

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BCA Company Ethos
BCA Advisory Principles

BCA works to provide customized solutions that meet the complex financial needs of our clients. Our team has a wealth of experience in addressing loan issues such as loan defaults and  over-leveraged mortgage debt. We focus on our clients’ most critical issues and workout solutions such as loan restructuring and loan modifications or extensions. BCA also provides access to debt and equity sources across all commercial property types.

EXPERIENCED ADVISORS
Strategy, experience, and analytical expertise combine to enable decision making and create value.
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES
Combining the experience from Bankers, Attorneys and Loan Special Servicers empowers the client in negotiations.
METICULOUS ANALYTICS
We know how the servicer thinks, what bond holders require and what their decision-making process entails.
CAPITAL RELATIONSHIPS
Extensive and longstanding relationships in the CRE debt and equity arena provide the client with optimal capital solutions.
FIDUCIARY ETHOS COMMITMENT
Linking property ownership & financial strategy, mortgage loan covenants, and capital markets perspective to create value.
CLIENT-FOCUSED SERVICE
Through proven expertise and creative solutions, our success-based fee structure aligns with the interests of the Client.
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THE BRIGHTON ADVISORIES
Expertise Where You Need It

Brighton Capital Advisors provides access to commercial property owners and investors in need of debt restructuring, loan modifications and recapitalization solutions.  Our advisors have  a proven record of more than 25 years of experience originating, closing, and managing more than $50 billion of loans at top-tier commercial real estate banking platforms.

CAPITAL: Dedicated to supporting commercial property owners and investors navigate the cumbersome CMBS Loan modification and restructuring process. Let BCA become your trusted advocate, advisor, and integral member to your team.

OUR ADVISORS
Meet Our Team

Each advisor at Brighton Capital Advisors has had experience through multiple commercial real estate cycles as Lenders, Attorneys, Special Servicers, Real Estate Consultants, Owners, and Equity providers.

Michael D. Cohen, Brighton Capital Advisors

Michael Cohen

MANAGING PARTNER
Michael has spent his career structuring creative financial solutions to complex
Richard Fischel, Brighton Capital Advisors
Richard’s multifaceted knowledge of commercial real estate lending, servicing, and
Tina McNeill, Brighton Capital Advisors

Tina McNeill

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICING
Tina’s tenure in CMBS Special Servicing includes an extensive background in workout
From Our Specialists
Insights & Updates
Podcast: CMBS Maturities, CRE CLO Stress, and the Borrower’s New Reality

CMBS/CRE CLO Loan Maturities and Current Market Stress

Michael Cohen of Brighton Capital Advisors explains why CMBS and CRE CLO borrowers need to act early as maturities, refinancing pressure, and special...

Deutsche Bank Podcast: Michael Cohen on 2026 CMBS Refinancing, Maturity Risk, and Workout Strategy

CRE Maturities and CMBS in 2026

On Deutsche Bank’s Structured Thoughts, Michael Cohen of Brighton Capital Advisors explains why 2026 CRE maturities remain challenging and what borrowers...

Insights from Michael Cohen, Managing Principal of Brighton Capital Advisors, on The Debt Doctor podcast

CMBS Loan Maturities Are the Real Stress Test

Why the CMBS maturity wall is a slow squeeze, and why a clear plan and early action matter more than waiting on rates. Commercial...

“BCA’s primary objective is to be an advocate for the Borrower, leveraging the expertise of bankers, servicers, and attorneys to effectuate positive results.”

– Michael Cohen