Mateo Romero

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Mateo Romero is a Partner at Gridline Properties, a full-service commercial real estate firm based in Miami’s urban core.

Prior to the start of his real estate career, Romero earned his financial expertise while working in the wealth management industry for renowned institutions such as HSBC Bank and Morgan Stanley. During this time, he worked with high-net-worth families, managing and growing their investment portfolios – an experience that honed his expertise in alternative investments and finance.

Romero began his commercial real estate career at Metro 1 Commercial, where he was part of the top-producing team. He facilitated investment sales and leasing transactions for middle-market clients and worked with landlords to strategically lease their assets and ensure future profitability.

In 2018, Romero joined Alfredo Riascos to launch Gridline Properties. In his role, he oversees all aspects of the operation, including marketing, strategic planning and talent development. Throughout his career, he has brokered deals on behalf of investors ranging from $2.5 to $50 million in transactional volume. He has also played a pivotal role in several transformative projects in the urban core, such as Ebb + Flow, Upper Buena Vista and Cooks and Cooks, which have significantly contributed to the development of their respective neighborhoods.

Romero has received multiple recognitions for his professional achievements. In 2023, South Florida Business is a & Wealth Magazine honored him in their 2023 Up and Comer Awards in the Excellence in Team Leadership category. Connect CRE also recognized Romero in their 2023 Next Generation Award, an accolade that recognizes influential young leaders.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Romero challenges himself by being an alpine climber, a hobby that has taken him to some of the most rural areas in the world.