After more than 20 years in senior management roles within the banking industry, Shaila Patankar now serves as an advisor with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Long Beach, where she supports small business clients with business planning, organizational structure, and loan-readiness documentation. She is also a Realtor with Amberwood Real Estate, specializing in both residential and commercial real estate. Shaila holds an MBA in Finance, and her extensive banking background allows her to provide added value through guidance on Commercial Real Estate (CRE) financing, helping streamline transactions from start to close. Whether assisting with buying, selling, investing, or securing financing, she is recognized for her strategic insight, clear communication, and results-driven approach.