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Paul Elenio

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC

Search every verified Paul Elenio interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Paul Elenio, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arbor Realty, has reflected on his 27-year career at the company in a pair of employee-focused videos from 2017. He stated that he joined Arbor in 1991 as a staff accountant and was promoted to CFO in 2005. Elenio attributed his professional growth to a work ethic instilled by his parents and to Arbor's culture, which he described as "energetic, dynamic, entrepreneurial" and supportive of employee development. He noted that he was recruited by former CFO John Martello, whom he called a mentor. Elenio offered advice to young professionals, emphasizing the importance of "work ethic, pride, and commitment" and recommended aligning with a company that encourages growth. He described his own career progression as a "human success story" but said such trajectories are common at Arbor, where he said many employees have similar long-tenured careers. He characterized Arbor as providing a platform for professional and economic advancement that he suggested is not available at every company.

Recent appearances

  • Arbor Realty Trust, Inc ABR Q3 2025 Earnings Call

    November 02, 2025 · 📺 Fyfull

    --------- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc ABR Q3 2025 Earnings Call --------- In this video, we’ll cover the latest quarterly earnings results, key financial metrics, and business highlights from the most recent reporting period. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on X for more updates: https://x.com/Fyfull2 Disclaimer: This video includes segments from official corporate earnings calls and presentations, used for educational and informational purposes under fair use (Section 107, U.S. Copyright Act). No affiliation or endorsement by the companies mentioned is implied. All content rights r…

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  • $ABR Arbor Realty Trust Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call

    February 21, 2025 · 📺 EARNMOAR

    02/21/2025 Q&A: 26:59 Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial real estate markets in the United States. The company operates through Structured Business and Agency Business segments. It primarily invests in bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, and preferred and direct equity, as well as real estate-related joint ventures, real estate-related notes, and various mortgage-related securities. In addition, the company offers bridge financing p…

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  • Arbor Employee Success Story: Paul Elenio, CFO

    August 08, 2017 · 📺 Ivan Kaufman

    Arbor is proud to kick off a new video series highlighting our most valued asset – our employees. To get things started, we'll hear ...

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  • Be the Best You Can Be: Paul Elenio

    July 10, 2017 · 📺 Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

    Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) is a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender, providing loan origination and ...

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