Coastal Equities is a privately held owner and operator of grocery-anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers across the United States. Founded in the late 1970s, the company originated from the entrepreneurial vision of Ed Ross, who learned retail fundamentals on the lower east side of New York City at his family's store. Over four decades, Coastal Equities has managed more than 1 billion square feet of retail space nationwide, establishing itself as an active acquirer and operator of value-oriented shopping centers that deliver essential goods, groceries, and everyday necessities to their communities. The firm operates as a vertically integrated platform with in-house property management, leasing, and development capabilities. Coastal Equities targets centers anchored by grocery stores and big-box retailers featuring a mix of national, regional, and local tenants. The company builds its portfolio through single-asset and portfolio acquisitions typically valued between $5 million and $50 million. Its geographic footprint spans primary, secondary, and tertiary markets concentrated in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South, with heavy exposure in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, and Michigan. The firm maintains a family-oriented operating philosophy while working with institutional and private investors, backed by direct access to debt and equity capital without committee approvals.