Meet the Real Estate Team
Aaron Goldstein
Broker & CEO
As a recovering CPA (inactive) and property owner, Aaron brings a unique perspective to his clients, who often seek guidance on analyzing their real estate purchases through an investment lens. Aaron has hands-on experience rehabilitating residential properties, managing Landlord projects for commercial development, leasing commercial space and syndicating real estate partnerships, all of which allows him to bring a breadth of knowledge to the table for his clients. He takes great pride at the end of each transaction when he can look his client in the eye, shake their hand and know that they would be pleased to work with him again the next time they have a real estate need.
Prior to becoming a licensed Realtor and Broker, Aaron served as the Chief Financial Officer of a Minneapolis based, $250 million Private Equity Fund. In 2007, Aaron earned a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and in 2012, an MBA in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. He has studied abroad in Florence, Italy and several cities in India.
Aaron is the broker of record for Gold Group Realty. Outside of his career as a Real Estate professional, Aaron enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his daughters Jordyn & Maya, and wife Michelle. His interest in real estate and development was sparked at a young age, when he acquired his first lego set.
Aaron is a member of Co-Star, MN (MN Commercial Association of Realtors), MAAR (Minneapolis Association of Realtors), and Northstar MLS.
Danny Kladnitsky
Vice President
Danny has a passion for people and helping them reach their goals in life. He loves to bring a fresh perspective to every situation he encounters in an attempt to find the most optimized solution. Whether that be finding the perfect place to run your business or just relax in your ideal home, he has you covered. His energy is contagious and his knowledge is ever growing. Trust is what builds the best relationships and this is his top priority with all clients. He is driven to go the extra mile for you.
Prior to diving deep into the world of real estate, Danny provided technical consulting to companies large and small. He worked for Avanade, which is a subsidiary of Accenture and was jointly founded with Microsoft. His vast knowledge of the IT world has translated extremely well into the fast-paced environment of real estate. Leveraging his skill set on a daily basis allows Danny to enable a seamless experience for his clientele.
Danny earned his B.S in Computer Science along with a Management Minor from the University of Minnesota, right here in the Twin Cities. During this time he learned many valuable things such as managing time effectively, working with people from all backgrounds, and ultimately what it takes to successfully complete challenging projects.
Outside of work, Danny enjoys being an active member and leader within the Jewish community. He greatly appreciates traveling, exploring various cuisines, and spending quality time with his family.
Michelle Goldstein
Office Manager and Interior Designer
Michelle has over 5 years of office management and property management experience. She helps keep the team organized and ensures transactions close smoothly and on time.
Michelle received her BA in Interior Design from Marymount University in Virginia and her MBA from DePaul University in Chicago, IL. She loves helping clients recreate their spaces to look attractive and inviting for buyers. Interior Design is an important part of selling a house and you want each room to look its best!
When she isn't chasing her two daughters around the park or the pool, she enjoys crafting and tennis.
Jenna Bloom
Brokerage Associate
Jenna has been selling residential Real Estate for over 5 years. She is a specialist in assisting first time home buyers and sellers, and places great importance on the client experience. She loves to help her clients become well informed about the buying and selling process and provides an exemplary level of service to everyone she works with. Jenna has worked with numerous Real Estate investors and manages several properties in the Southeast Minneapolis area.
Jenna received her Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Minnesota for Housing Studies and Design. She has always had a passion for interior design and architecture. She has a great deal of staging experience and knows what it takes to get a property ready for the market. In her free time, Jenna loves to travel, try new restaurants and spend time with friends, family and her adorable dog.
Adam Godes
Brokerage Associate
Adam is a driven, highly motivated “go-getter” with entrepreneurial experience and a passion for negotiating. With several years of experience in sales and management, he is skilled at analyzing buyer and seller needs, motivating teams, formulating plans and achieving goals in an organized, methodical manner. Adam prides himself in finding clients’ properties that will be good long-term investments, no matter the price point. Finding the dream home, property or investment always has been, and always will be at the forefront of Adam’s business agenda.
Adam began as an entrepreneur following his graduation from the University of Minnesota in 2012, founding a basketball representation agency handling clients contracts both in the U.S and internationally. Throughout his work in the sports industry, Adam hopes to combine these passions and bring a variety of connections, skills and resources to the Gold Group team.