Commercial Retail Advisors, LLC (520-290-3200) announced that Linda Montani has joined the company as a retail specialist. Montani formerly worked for Grubb & Ellis Co. and CB Richard Ellis.

Next Realty (847-501-6190) named David Worth director of acquisitions, where he will be responsible for developing and identifying investment opportunities, as well as overseeing financial and property due diligence. In addition, he will work with sources of equity and debt capital. Prior to joining the company, Worth founded October Investments, LLC, a firm specializing in the acquisition, development, finance and management of manufactured housing communities and multi-family properties.

Robert K. Futterman & Associates (212-599-3700) promoted Richard Gelber to associate director, where he will be responsible for both tenant and landlord representation.

Advantis Real Estate Services Co. (919-493-6905) appointed Daniel Brown as senior director, where he will be responsible for investment sales. Brown formerly worked for Arvida, where he was responsible for the commercial development, leasing and sales within Arvida’s 10,000-acre community in Broward County, FL.