Peter Christiansen
Industry Expert and Chief Advisor
Peter brings over 15 years of financial services and real estate investment experience to his role as Industry Expert and Chief Advisor at Evermore. His expertise spans investor relations, capital markets, sales, finance, and accounting, enabling Evermore to strategically deploy capital and structure investments that align with our value-driven philosophy. Prior to joining Evermore, Peter co-founded and served as Managing Partner at Builders Trust Capital, a private real estate lender providing loans to developers and builders of single-family, multi-family, and mixed-use properties. Under his guidance, Builders Trust Capital leveraged both in-house and third-party capital sources to help clients achieve superior project outcomes. Before establishing Builders Trust Capital in 2016, Peter and his partner completed over 40 successful “fix-and-flip” projects. This hands-on operational experience with property acquisition, construction, and renovation empowers him to identify compelling opportunities, evaluate contractors, and understand local market dynamics. Earlier in his career, Peter spent nearly a decade in Treasury Management at Leucadia National Corporation (now Jefferies Financial Group) and served in the Asset and Liability Management Group at Lehman Brothers. These roles allowed him to develop a strong foundation in financial modeling, risk management, and capital deployment. Peter earned his MBA in Real Estate and Corporate Finance, with honors, from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He graduated with highest distinction from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Economics. He currently resides in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, with his wife and their twin daughters. At Evermore, Peter draws on his comprehensive industry insights and operational know-how to guide strategy and drive value, ensuring our firm is well-positioned in a dynamic and evolving market.