About SteelTree Partners
Decades of Experience. One Clear Mission – Helping You Unlock Maximum Value from Your Assets.
Built on Expertise. Driven by Integrity.
SteelTree Partners was founded with a singular mission: to bring clarity, confidence, and strategic insight to tower and lease transactions. With decades of experience across investment banking, telecom, and legal advisory, our team offers a unique blend of industry expertise and hands-on support – guiding clients through every stage of the process, from evaluation to closing.
Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering results with transparency, precision, and professionalism. Whether you’re selling a single tower, navigating a lease buyout, or managing a portfolio, we act as your trusted partner – focused on maximizing value while minimizing friction.
The Experts Guiding Your Success
Our team brings decades of hands-on experience in tower sales, lease advisory, and legal strategy—guiding every transaction with precision and trust.

Bruce Wendt
The Managing Partner & Founding Member

Ken Schmidt
Partner & Subject Matter Expert in Cell Tower Leases and Valuations

Matthew Traiser
Specialized Attorney in Tower Sale Transactions
Why Choose SteelTree?
Decades of Experience. One Clear Mission – Helping You Unlock Maximum Value from Your Assets.
- Legacy Built on Decades of Trusted Results
- Specialists in Tower Sales, Lease Buyouts & Valuation
- Legal + Financial Experts on Every Deal
- Clear, Upfront Communication – Always
- Hundreds of Transactions Closed Successfully
- Trusted by Individual Owners, Real Estate Funds, and Enterprises
- Personalized Advisory Tailored to Your Asset Goals
- Comprehensive Support from Evaluation to Closing
Transparency
No surprises. Just honest advice, real numbers, and full visibility.
Client-First Focus
We succeed when you do. Every strategy is built around your goals.
Expertise with Depth
Over 40 years of industry knowledge, financial precision, and legal insight.
Long-Term Partnership
Not just advisors – we’re your allies, from our first discussion until you close your transaction.
What Our Clients Say
Our team brings decades of hands-on experience in tower sales, lease advisory, and legal strategy—guiding every transaction with precision and trust.
“None of this could have happened without you and your assistance – your professionalism, your contacts in the industry, your knowledge of the process, and your guidance throughout the transaction. We are forever grateful for your involvement and help – you exceeded our expectations from start to finish. All of us at RMV look forward to future opportunities to work together.”
Jeremy Laster
Chief Operating Officer
Rancho Mission Viejo Telecom, LLC
“SteelTree lived up to every promise they made to me at our first meeting and then went above and beyond. Aside from being skilled, knowledgeable consultants on the business end of my sale, they understood the emotional end of the transaction as well”
Declan O'Scanlon
Owner
Gaelic Communications, LLC
“We’ve used SteelTree on several transactions and found them to be a valuable ally especially in structuring a favorable deal.”
Kamal Doshi
Managing Member
Shared Towers
Louis Vitali
Managing Partner
Mariner Tower
Trusted By Industry Leaders






Ready to Get Started?
Contact our experienced team today for a confidential consultation about your telecommunications infrastructure transaction needs.
Office
52 Marcellus Avenue
Manasquan, NJ, USA
Serving US and CALA markets
Response Time
< 24 Hours
Urgent matters handled immediately