Alex Samoylovich is a Chicago-based real estate developer and entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience founding, scaling, and operating integrated real estate platforms. As a founder of CEDARst Companies, he has led the development and acquisition of thousands of multifamily residences nationwide, overseeing projects valued at more than four billion dollars across major urban markets.
His work focuses on disciplined underwriting, design-led development, and operational execution that aligns long-term capital with community-centered outcomes. Through both market cycles and evolving capital environments, Alex has remained committed to delivering high-quality housing, strengthening neighborhoods, and building resilient operating platforms that adapt to changing economic conditions.
With 75+ years of combined leadership experience, 10,000+ Units developed, entitled, or under construction, and $4B market value real estate developed or in process, CEDARst applies a vertically integrated approach to the development of residential assets throughout the U.S.
2009
Established
$4B+
Asset Value
50+
Assets Owned & Operated
3
Offices
150+
Employees
10k+
Units Operating, Under Construction, or in Pre-Development
Alex Samoylovich provides best-in-class guidance in tax mitigation, financial strategy, and long-term wealth planning, supporting individuals, families, and enterprises as they navigate complex regulatory, financial, and economic environments. Every engagement is grounded in a disciplined, principle-driven approach—balancing risk management, efficiency, and sustainability—to deliver outcomes aligned with each client’s broader financial objectives.
Alex Samoylovich’s strategic framework emphasizes clarity, discretion, and structural integrity, ensuring decisions are not only compliant, but optimized for durability across evolving markets and jurisdictions.
A multidisciplinary perspective is central to Alex Samoylovich’s advisory philosophy. By integrating tax strategy, financial structuring, business advisory, and forward-looking planning, Alex Samoylovich collaborates with trusted professionals to deliver cohesive, well-coordinated solutions.
This cross-disciplinary approach enables clients to benefit from holistic strategies rather than fragmented advice—supporting intelligent decision-making at every stage, from near-term optimization to long-range legacy planning.
