Robert Alex Baker
Fund Manager & Owner
As the Founder & Fund Manager, Robert Baker is responsible of overseeing the entire
operations of Coastal Equity Group. After years of being a real estate investor
expanding over multiple states, Robert founded Coastal Equity Group in 2018. He
created a private equity fund to lend fix and flip and bridge loans to local real estate
investors. The needs and opportunity quickly grew to growing the fund and diversifying
the portfolio of loan programs to what Coastal Equity Group is today. As the Fund
Manager, Robert oversees all transactions from compliance to trading. His leadership
and mentorship have allowed his clients and employees to evolve in the private lending
industry at a fast pace and scalable level.
Gracee Boots
Head of Operations
As a founding member of Coastal Equity Group, Gracee Boots leads operations with a wealth of experience. Gracee graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Finance and also minored in real estate & marketing. Her prior experience in the hotel and property management industry helped her land an internship with CEG in college. With roots in Nashville, TN, and Florence, SC, she brings a Southern perspective and “charm” to her work. Gracee’s expertise shines through in her development of loan programs and departments, including a streamlined underwriting process ensuring compliance. Having funded over $200M in loans, she earns borrowers’ trust with her ethical service. As a licensed real estate agent, Gracee ensures Coastal Equity Group delivers exceptional service while prioritizing compliance and operational efficiency.
Kent Liggitt
Head of Capital Markets & Originations
Rachel Coke
Marketing & Business Development
Meet Rachel Coke, the latest addition to Coastal Equity Group! Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Rachel earned her degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in Marketing from the University of South Carolina. With a background in corporate accounting and marketing, she brings a detail-oriented approach to her role as our Marketing & Business Development Associate. Rachel is dedicated to elevating our brand across platforms and driving client engagement.
Ashley Wharton
Post-Closing Manager
Kaila Andrews
Financial Analyst
Meet Kaila Andrews, our new Financial Analyst who officially came on board with Coastal Equity Group in August 2024. Originally from Hartsville, South Carolina, Kaila graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. During college, she was actively involved in the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and volunteered with Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Having impressed the team as an intern in Spring 2024, Kaila now brings her detail-oriented approach to her official role. She’s currently enjoying life downtown Charleston, constantly seeking out new restaurants to try and spending time at her favorite spot, Folly Beach.
Gant Hill
Advisor
Gant Hill, CCIM, is President and Principal Broker of Gant Hill & Associates (formerly Venterra Realty), founded in 2003, specializing in enhancing the best interests and outcome of its clients that own, invest, lease and/or operate real estate.
Gant has overseen millions in both client and personal acquisitions, as well as the sale or purchase of many high-profile commercial and residential properties in the Louisville, KY, area, of which includes the $19,500,000 sale of The Prospect Village Shopping Center to its anchor, Kroger.
Having served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute, based in Chicago, IL, and as the Region 7 Vice President, overseeing the CCIM chapter activities in seven Midwest Chapters, Gant takes his leadership role seriously.
Gant was named as one of the “Forty Under Forty” by Business First of Louisville in 2004 and nominated to the Leadership Louisville Class of 2008.
Kristi Sereno
Advisor
Interested In Joining Our Team?
Coastal Equity Group is always looking to mentor and develop someone who wants to join this fast pace industry. Our team works closely together and has developed a positive everyday work culture.