Meet Jerry Baker

Gerald F. “Jerry” Baker, III is the founder and managing principal of Baker 1031 Investments, a real estate securities investment brokerage firm.

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Gerald F. Baker, III

Founder, Managing Principal

Gerald F. "Jerry" Baker, III is the founder of Baker 1031 Investments, a firm built from firsthand experience at the intersection of institutional finance and generational family real estate. Before launching the company, Jerry spent over a decade on Wall Street, working with real estate private equity and hedge funds. Throughout his career, he was directly involved in more than $10 billion in real estate transactions, spanning global portfolios and complex investment strategies.

Jerry holds a dual degree from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, where he studied Computational and Mathematical Finance (Applied Mathematics in Finance) and Business Analytics (Applied Statistics). His quantitative training shaped a data-driven approach to real estate investing and now applies to client portfolios at Baker 1031 Investments.

That blend of Wall Street experience, analytical training, and real-world investing led him to create Baker 1031 Investments—a firm that offers institutional-quality real estate solutions with the clarity, transparency, and personal attention that individual investors deserve. Like the generations before him, Jerry is driven by a deep commitment to long-term relationships, commonsense investing, and helping families preserve and grow their wealth.

Jerry holds FINRA Series 22 and Series 63 licenses, as well as a Michigan Real Estate Brokerage license.

Office: +1 415 579 1660

Direct: +1 415 278 8503

Email: Jerry@Baker1031.com

Frequently Asked Questions About Jerry Baker

  • Gerald F. "Jerry" Baker, III is the founder and leader of the firm. He has over a decade of experience in high-level finance and real estate.

  • Jerry has been involved in more than $10 billion in real estate transactions. He worked with global private equity groups and hedge funds before focusing on helping individual families.

  • Jerry attended Babson College. He focused his studies on mathematical finance and business statistics to better understand investment trends.

  • Jerry is a registered professional with FINRA Series 22 and Series 63 licenses. He also holds a Michigan Real Estate Brokerage license.