As a fully integrated ownership, development, and management company Alliance has a perspective that is unfamiliar to many other companies in our industry. As owners, we understand the importance of property performance and return on investment. As managers, we recognize the value of our Associates and embrace the notion that their success as individuals is the backbone to our success as a company. The continued growth at Alliance demonstrates our ability to not only be results driven owners, but also capable stewards of assets owned by others.
Over the past 9 years, Alliance has grown to be the 15th largest management company in the nation, with a $6.0+ billion portfolio, 42,000+ units, spanning 11 states and 21 metropolitan markets. Successful development, acquisition, renovation and redevelopment have made us the third largest multifamily development company in the United States.
On the investment side, Alliance sourcing is a coordinated approach between national and local levels with bank and opportunistic teams pursuing national relationships. By focusing on locations targeted through sound market analysis, Alliance expects to provide above average growth fundamentals over the intermediate and long terms. Extensive market research combined with the our team of investment, financial, construction, risk management and property management professionals has resulted in a successful track record of outstanding investment returns since company inception.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Alliance has grown to 19 offices divided between 6 Regions across the country. Superior leadership, education and dedication at the local level combined with a national support system, enables Alliance to make important and timely strategic decisions, to take advantage of market opportunities. We have invested and will continue to invest heavily in training and support services so our Associates in the field can focus on their community and their customers.