The U.S. market rewards those who enter it right.
Foreign nationals, international family offices, and cross-border investors entering U.S. real estate and capital markets face a landscape that is simultaneously the world’s most attractive — and most technically demanding. Alejandro Hernandez III provides the law-trained, fiduciary-first advisory to navigate it with confidence.
Begin a Consultation →Advisory structured for cross-border sophistication.
International advisory through ARH Global Advisors is designed for investors and families who require a trusted, fiduciary-aligned U.S. presence — not just a broker or a referral.
Family offices based outside the U.S. deploying capital into American real estate, operating businesses, or diversified asset portfolios — requiring a U.S.-based advisory partner with fiduciary alignment, not transactional incentives.
- U.S. asset strategy and portfolio advisory
- Real estate acquisition and structuring guidance
- Coordination with U.S. tax and legal counsel
- Long-term relationship-first advisory partnership
High-net-worth individuals residing outside the U.S. acquiring primary residences, investment properties, or real estate-backed holdings in California, New York, or Texas — markets requiring local advisory depth that online research cannot provide.
- Market selection and property strategy advisory
- FIRPTA and foreign buyer regulatory navigation
- U.S. ownership structure coordination
- Ongoing asset management advisory post-acquisition
International entrepreneurs and investors establishing or acquiring U.S. business interests — requiring advisory that bridges the cultural, regulatory, and strategic dimensions of entering the American market through enterprise rather than real property alone.
- U.S. business market entry strategy
- Acquisition advisory and partner identification
- Governance and operating structure advisory
- Integration with broader U.S. wealth strategy
U.S. citizens and permanent residents residing abroad who are repatriating capital or reestablishing a U.S. asset base — navigating the intersection of international tax exposure, domestic real estate, and estate planning requirements that straddle multiple jurisdictions.
- U.S. real estate re-entry strategy and advisory
- Cross-border estate and trust structure coordination
- Multi-market asset positioning across CA, NY, TX
- Advisory network introduction — tax, legal, banking
Entering the right way the first time.
The U.S. real estate and capital markets offer unmatched scale, liquidity, and stability for international investors. They also carry a regulatory, tax, and structural complexity that routinely catches foreign buyers unprepared — creating exposure that persists for decades.
The most consequential decisions are made at the point of entry. Ownership structure, tax treatment, estate implications, and financing strategy all compound over time. Getting them right at the outset — rather than correcting them later — is the fundamental value of law-trained advisory before the first transaction.
Alejandro provides the integrated strategic guidance that positions international clients for long-term success in U.S. markets — coordinating with retained legal, tax, and banking professionals as a strategic principal, not as a referral agent.
“The goal is not the first transaction. The goal is a U.S. asset base that serves the family for generations — built on the right structure from the beginning.”
— Alejandro Hernandez III, J.D.Confidential consultation to understand the client’s capital, timeline, risk profile, and long-term objectives — ensuring U.S. market entry strategy reflects the full scope of family or enterprise goals, not just the immediate transaction.
Strategic advisory on market selection across California, New York, and Texas — asset class positioning, geographic concentration, and portfolio construction tailored to the client’s objectives and risk parameters.
Guidance on U.S. ownership structures — LLC, trust, corporation, partnership — coordinated with the client’s tax advisors and legal counsel to optimize for tax efficiency, estate planning, and liability protection across jurisdictions.
Introduction to a curated network of U.S. legal, tax, banking, and title professionals with international client experience — providing the full infrastructure required for a well-structured market entry, not just the real estate transaction.
Continuing strategic advisory as the client’s U.S. portfolio and interests develop — acting as a trusted, confidential principal advisor who understands the full picture of the family’s American footprint over time.
Where international capital enters the U.S.
Alejandro maintains active advisory operations across the three markets that attract the largest concentration of international real estate and capital investment in the United States.
The premier destination for international luxury real estate investment on the U.S. West Coast — and the gateway to the broader California market spanning Century City, Bel Air, Malibu, and beyond.
- International luxury residential market depth
- California real estate broker licensure — active
- Century City office — 1875 Century Park East
- Keller Williams Beverly Hills affiliation
The world’s most liquid real estate market and the primary entry point for international capital into the U.S. East Coast — spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use investment across all five boroughs and the tri-state region.
- New York real estate broker licensure — active
- REBNY member — Real Estate Board of New York
- Manhattan and New Jersey tri-state coverage
- IBA Asset & Investment Funds Committee member
The fastest-growing major metropolitan market in the United States — attracting international investors seeking high-growth real estate and business opportunities with significantly lower entry costs than New York or Los Angeles.
- No state income tax — favorable for international investors
- Business-friendly regulatory environment
- Strong technology and enterprise market fundamentals
- Gateway to broader Texas investment market
What international advisory actually covers.
Each engagement is structured to the client’s specific cross-border situation — the following represent the core advisory capabilities for international clients.
Strategic guidance on market selection, asset class positioning, and acquisition strategy for foreign nationals entering U.S. real estate — from Beverly Hills luxury residential to Manhattan investment property to Austin commercial real estate.
Advisory on U.S. ownership vehicles for international buyers — including LLC, trust, and corporate structures — coordinated with retained tax counsel to optimize for FIRPTA, estate tax exposure, and multi-jurisdictional asset protection.
Serving as the U.S.-based fiduciary strategic advisor for international family offices — providing portfolio-level advisory, asset oversight, and strategic coordination that a traditional broker or local attorney cannot deliver.
Strategic advisory for foreign investors acquiring or establishing U.S. business interests — including market analysis, acquisition strategy, governance structure advisory, and integration with existing international enterprise holdings.
Advisory on the estate and trust implications of U.S.-based assets within an international family’s broader wealth structure — coordinating with retained counsel across jurisdictions to ensure U.S. holdings are properly integrated into the generational plan.
Strategic advisory on U.S. regulatory requirements affecting international investors — including FIRPTA, FinCEN beneficial ownership reporting, foreign investor disclosure requirements, and multi-state licensing and compliance considerations.
What international investors most commonly get wrong — and how ARH addresses it.
The gap between buying property and building a U.S. asset base.
The most expensive mistakes international investors make in U.S. markets are rarely transactional. They are structural — the wrong ownership entity, the wrong tax treatment election, the wrong estate planning assumption applied to U.S.-sited assets.
These mistakes are not corrected cheaply. They compound. A law-trained advisor who understands both the real estate market and the structural requirements — coordinating with tax and legal counsel from the outset — is not a luxury. It is the difference between a successful U.S. entry and a costly one.
2026
Alejandro Hernandez III has been appointed to the International Bar Association’s Asset and Investment Funds Committee for the 2026 term — one of the world’s most influential platforms for legal and investment professionals focused on cross-border investment structures, regulatory frameworks, fund governance, and emerging financial markets. This appointment reinforces his standing as an advisor to international investors navigating U.S. capital markets.
Begin your U.S. advisory relationship.
International advisory engagements begin with a confidential consultation — directly with Alejandro Hernandez III. All information shared is handled with full discretion and the standard of care consistent with a fiduciary advisory relationship.