About Us

James Kett founded State Street Capital in 1989 and has served as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman since its inception. He is responsible for shaping the firm’s long-term strategic vision, investment direction, and overall operational management. With more than 30 years of experience in capital markets, investment management, and corporate strategy, James has successfully guided State Street Capital’s growth into a diversified investment firm specializing in private capital investments, real estate asset management, and strategic investment opportunities.

As the founder of the firm, James established State Street Capital’s investment philosophy, operational framework, and long-term growth strategy. He has focused on identifying investment opportunities with sustainable value creation potential, while leading the development of investment strategies, capital allocation frameworks, and business expansion initiatives. Under his leadership, the firm has maintained steady growth and adaptability through various market cycles.

James oversees the company’s most significant investment decisions, strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and asset disposition activities. As the final decision-maker for major transactions, he plays a direct role in evaluating investment opportunities, assessing potential acquisitions, structuring transactions, analyzing risks, and developing exit strategies. His approach ensures that each investment aligns with the firm’s long-term objectives and disciplined risk management standards.

Throughout his more than three-decade career, James has developed extensive expertise in corporate acquisitions, real estate investments, private equity management, and asset operations. He has led numerous large-scale investment initiatives, including commercial real estate acquisitions, corporate equity investments, asset restructuring projects, and strategic capital deployment. With a deep understanding of market cycles and economic trends, he has consistently identified opportunities and implemented effective capital management strategies in complex investment environments.

Beyond investment decisions, James has played a key role in building the company’s organizational structure and corporate culture. He has developed a highly skilled investment team and promoted collaboration across finance, investment, legal, and asset management functions. Through disciplined investment practices, comprehensive risk management frameworks, and professional operational processes, James has helped position State Street Capital for long-term success and sustainable growth.

Joseph Sisser serves as the Head of Finance & Accounting at State Street Capital, where he oversees the firm’s overall financial operations, accounting management, financial reporting, and tax compliance functions. Prior to joining State Street Capital, Joseph held senior finance roles at multinational investment funds and private investment firms, building more than 15 years of experience in financial management and investment fund accounting.

Throughout his career, Joseph has specialized in private investments, real estate funds, private equity funds, and alternative asset management. He has played a key role in fund structure design, portfolio financial management, capital calls and distributions, quarterly financial reporting, and investor reporting processes. His expertise includes complex investment accounting structures, financial consolidation, asset valuation, fund audit coordination, and regulatory compliance requirements. Joseph works closely with investment teams, asset management professionals, external auditors, and tax advisors to ensure the firm’s financial operations remain accurate, efficient, and fully compliant.

At State Street Capital, Joseph is responsible for developing and enhancing financial management processes, strengthening internal control systems, improving financial reporting standards, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of fund operational data. He also supports the firm’s long-term growth strategy in the real estate and private capital investment sectors by providing reliable financial analysis and strategic insights to support investment decisions.

Known for his disciplined approach to financial management, strong analytical capabilities, and extensive experience in investment fund operations, Joseph plays an essential role in maintaining the firm’s financial stability and supporting sustainable investment growth.

Jesse Buchanan currently serves as the Senior Legal Assistant & Transaction Coordinator at State Street Capital. As a key member of the firm’s legal team, he brings over 20 years of experience supporting complex real estate and commercial transactions. He plays an essential role in acquisitions, financing activities, and investment transactions, working closely with legal counsel, finance teams, asset management professionals, and investment specialists to ensure each transaction is executed efficiently and completed according to schedule.

Prior to joining State Street Capital, Jesse held legal assistant and transaction coordination roles with several real estate development companies and law firms, where he developed extensive expertise in commercial real estate, office properties, industrial assets, and multifamily residential transactions. Throughout his career, he has supported the completion of hundreds of acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing transactions, and asset restructuring initiatives, representing a total transaction value of several billion dollars. With his deep industry experience, Jesse effectively manages legal documentation, coordinates transaction timelines, and provides critical risk management support throughout every stage of the closing process.

Jesse is recognized for his exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple high-value transactions simultaneously. His professionalism, reliability, and commitment to operational excellence have made him an indispensable contributor to State Street Capital’s investment activities and transaction execution process.

Brian Wilson serves as the Head of Investments at State Street Capital, bringing over 20 years of experience in capital markets and investment management. His career began in equity research and public market investing, where he developed strong expertise in stock analysis and portfolio construction. Over the years, he expanded his investment expertise into multi-asset allocation, alternative investments, and global macro strategies, building comprehensive experience across equities, fixed income, real estate, private capital, and digital assets.

Professional Experience

Brian began his career in the field of equity research, working with a leading asset management firm’s investment research team. He specialized in fundamental analysis of publicly traded companies, industry research, and portfolio construction. He covered multiple sectors, including technology, financial services, consumer markets, and industrial companies. Through financial modeling, valuation analysis, and market trend evaluation, Brian provided investment recommendations to institutional portfolios. During this period, he developed a disciplined investment philosophy centered on value investing, long-term growth, and fundamental research.

As his investment experience expanded, Brian transitioned from traditional equity investing into multi-asset investment management. He participated in the construction and management of diversified investment portfolios covering public equities, fixed-income securities, real estate funds, private equity funds, and commodity-related assets. By analyzing asset class correlations and market cycles, he helped optimize portfolio allocation, improve risk-adjusted returns, and support institutional investors in developing strategic asset allocation frameworks.

After entering the alternative investment sector, Brian focused on private capital investments and real estate asset strategies. He participated in the research, due diligence, and execution of various large-scale investment opportunities. His responsibilities included evaluating investment prospects, analyzing market cycles, developing investment strategies, and supporting acquisition, capital deployment, and exit planning processes. Brian specializes in combining macroeconomic analysis with industry insights to provide structured investment recommendations and strategic guidance.

In recent years, as global financial markets have continued to evolve, Brian expanded his expertise into digital assets and currency-related investment strategies. He focuses on global monetary policy, liquidity trends, and emerging financial technologies. His work includes research on digital asset allocation, market risk assessment, and the development of investment frameworks that integrate traditional financial strategies with emerging digital financial markets.

Since joining State Street Capital, Brian has been responsible for leading the firm’s investment division, overseeing investment research, asset allocation, and investment strategy development. He leads the investment team in identifying opportunities across various market environments, establishing systematic research processes, and coordinating closely with finance, risk management, and asset management teams to ensure investment initiatives align with the firm’s long-term strategic objectives.