ExchangeRight Appoints Ex-Osaic Vet as Senior Wholesaler for Pacific Northwest
ExchangeRight, a sponsor of Delaware statutory trust and non-traded real estate investment trusts, has appointed James Sabbatini as senior vice president of the Pacific Northwest. In his role, Sabbatini will be managing sales of ExchangeRight-sponsored offerings throughout the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska.
“We are thrilled to welcome James to ExchangeRight,” said Joshua Ungerecht, a managing partner at ExchangeRight. “His extensive experience and client-first approach will be a powerful addition to our team as we continue equipping financial advisers with real estate solutions that prioritize capital preservation, stable income, and tax-deferral for their clients.”
Sabbatini brings over 20 years of expertise in positions within the investment management industry, where he has helped financial professionals deliver meaningful outcomes for their clients. According to ExchangeRight, he has built a reputation for cultivating trusted relationships with wealth advisers, aligning investment strategies to meet their clients’ long-term financial goals.
Prior to ExchangeRight, Sabbatini was a regional advisory consultant with Osaic, formerly Lincoln, from 2023 to 2025, where he promoted the use of the firm’s managed account platform. Sabbatini also served in financial sales positions at Thrivent from 2019 to 2022 and Symetra from 2015 to 2018.
“I’m honored to join ExchangeRight, a company whose consistent performance and values-driven mission truly set it apart,” said Sabbatini. “I look forward to educating advisers on ExchangeRight’s disciplined approach, exceptional track record, and the strength of its broadly diversified Essential Income REIT and 1031 offerings.”
Sabbatini earned his Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School and a bachelor’s degree in economics for the University of California, Irvine. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Earlier this week, Renasant Bank made a $15 million commitment to Essential Income REIT’s revolving line of credit, raising its credit capacity from $135 million to $150 million. This closing strategically expands the REIT’s credit access, adding to the previously announced increased credit facility with Fifth Third Bank for $35 million. In total, the REIT’s credit facility may be increased up to $400 million, subject to receipt of commitments for the increased amount.
The company’s Essential Income REIT is a non-traded real estate investment trust focused on net-leased properties operating in “necessity-based” retail and healthcare industries.
ExchangeRight and its affiliates’ vertically integrated platform features more than $6.6 billion in assets under management that are diversified across more than 1,300 properties and 26 million square feet throughout 47 states, as of June 30, 2025.
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