AMC’s Health & Wellness Expo Offers Myriad Benefits to Employees

Camille Hardy • December 13, 2023

Company members flock to Newport Beach for health checkups, flu shots, education, stress relief and fun at annual expo.

IRVINE, CA—December 13, 2023—Employees of Advanced Management Company (AMC) don’t need to have perfect vision to see the vast benefits of the company’s annual Health & Wellness Expo, which has evolved over 23 years from simply providing flu shots to becoming a full-blown day of checkups, education, demonstrations, mental wellness activities and additional fun.


Held in early November at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach, California, the event brings together nearly all of AMC’s 465 employees from 61 different community properties throughout Southern California. The company treats it as a paid workday, adding an extra incentive for employee participation. 

AMC Employees at Newport beach gather for group photograph

“We’re very proud of the way our Health & Wellness Expo has expanded through the years to offer increasingly more benefits to our employees,” said Danielle Holloway McCarthy, AMC President. “AMC is built on a family atmosphere, and the overall health of our employees is a primary concern of ours and something we take seriously. We’re thankful to provide a day to bring all the employees together to help them become more educated about their individual health.”


The expo has literally been a life-saving event for some employees. Nikki Lizardi, AMC’s Director of Human Resources, has directed the expo since its inception in 2000. She’s seen expo insights convince countless employees to make positive lifestyle changes when it comes to health and even knows of a few instances where testing at the event essentially saved employees’ lives by alerting them to immediately dangerous health conditions. 


“We have saved a couple lives, and there’s all kinds of stories about important individual health discoveries over the years,” Lizardi said. “I really feel like this is such a good thing we do. Even if it’s just one person a year that we affect — if we alter their future, healthwise, in a positive way, then that’s a great outcome. There’s a lot of smaller impacts that happen as well. Any impact is beneficial.”

Employees check in at 8:30 a.m. the morning of the expo and pick up swag bags of information, schedules and other goodies, as well as a new matching company shirt, which they all change into for the duration of the day’s events. There is some required training depending on each employee’s position, but then everyone is free to participate in a variety of health-related amenities.


Healthcare services provided at this year’s event included the following:


  • Cholesterol, glucose and body weight checks.
  • Bone density. 
  • BMI.
  • Posture screening. 
  • Vision checkup.
  • Hearing checkup.
  • Dental information.
  • Chiropractor checkup.
  • Hairstyling, including men’s facial hair.
  • Eyelash and eyebrow care.
  • Dermatology assessment.
  • Flu shots.


AMC Employee prep for health checkup

One popular location was the Zen Tent, where a dozen masseuses provided stress-free chair massages. Other Zen offerings included reflexology tests, therapy dogs, yoga therapy and eco-friendly crafts. Additional tents were set up for power tool demonstrations, company benefits and career track training, professional headshots and a selfie station, and 14 vendors were onsite for early holiday shopping opportunities.


Lizardi said AMC supplies employees with $200 worth of work shoes, boots and insoles every other year. So there were two trucks filled with approved job site shoes for employees to pour their soles into.


“It’s a whole big production out there,” Lizardi said. “They put all the shoes on display like they’re going to a shoe store, and they lined everything up so it looks really nice. We had people there helping them try the shoes on. If they wanted more shoes than what the company provides, we offered them an employee payroll deduction instead of charging it out of pocket. We tried to make everything as affordable as possible.”


The event is held outdoors to take advantage of the beautiful Southern California weather in November and to help promote an overall healthy vibe. Eco-friendly ideals are a huge part of the planning, with most lunch materials being compostable or recyclable. 

Looking back, Lizardi said the growth of the expo — which featured more than 100 volunteers this year — has been gradual, becoming a little more “ginormous” as the years go by.


“It’s just kind of evolved each year, and we’ve made it a little more fun, a little more interesting and a little more educational,” Lizardi said, noting that she really starts digging into the planning each year around April. “It’s a really fun event that’s dear to my heart because I’ve put decades of energy into it. It’s not just hearing, and it’s not just vision. It’s really for an employee’s overall well-being. It’s kind of like A to Z for everything you could possibly do healthwise in a group setting, minus any private things.”



About AMC

AMC is a subsidiary of Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., a real estate investment company founded in 1982 by Richard Julian and Frank Holloway. AMC maintains and operates nearly 11,000 multifamily units in Southern California. Find out more at amcliving.com.


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Advanced Real Estate Acquires 126-Unit Rowland Heights Community

June 5, 2026
Irvine, CA – Advanced Real Estate has acquired the 126-unit Casa La Paz apartment community in Rowland Heights, California. The property has been rebranded as “The Rowland” and will undergo a comprehensive renovation program including exterior improvements, upgraded interiors, and enhanced community amenities. The acquisition marks the fifth property acquired in the past 8 months by their most recent Investment Fund, Advanced Fund 24-3. The other properties include two luxury apartment towers totaling 393 units in Hollywood as well as 138 units in West Covina and 104 units in Santa Ana. The Hollywood acquisition in late April was the largest apartment purchase made by any firm so far this year in Southern California. Advanced’s portfolio now includes over 13,000 apartment units in Southern California with a market value of $5 billion. Originally developed as a long-term family-owned asset, the Rowland was acquired utilizing Advanced’s unique 721 tax-deferred “exchange and contribution” structure. Through this process, the former ownership group contributed the property into the fund in exchange for partnership interests in Advanced Fund 24-3. Some of those partners in the seller’s partnership preferred a cash payout, which Advanced provided at closing. “Many apartment owners want to preserve equity and defer taxes while still transitioning away from the inherent risks of ownership as well as the day-to-day management responsibilities,” said Richard Julian, CEO of Advanced Real Estate. “Our structure allows owners to contribute their property into a solid and diversified institutional-quality portfolio while maintaining investment participation for the long term. It’s a strategy we’ve successfully implemented across numerous acquisitions.” Located in the San Gabriel Valley, The Rowland benefits from strong regional demographics, proximity to major employment centers, and convenient access to retail, dining, and transportation corridors. Advanced plans to execute a comprehensive value-add renovation strategy designed to modernize the community and enhance the resident experience. “Rowland Heights represents a highly desirable suburban Southern California rental market because of its central location and strong long-term fundamentals,” said Paul Julian, President of Advanced real Estate and Richard’s son. “We see substantial upside by repositioning this property through thoughtful renovations and professional management while creating long-term value for both residents and investors.” Property management will be handled in-house by Advanced Management Company (AMC), while renovations will be administered through Advanced’s affiliated construction company, R3 Construction Services. Advanced has increasingly utilized its 721 exchange and contribution platform as an alternative exit strategy for multifamily owners seeking tax efficiency, estate planning flexibility, and continued real estate ownership participation without active operational responsibilities. To learn more about investing in, or selling to, Advanced Real Estate, please visit www.advancedrealestate.com .

Advanced Management Company Recognized Again as a USA TODAY and Orange County Top Workplace

May 1, 2026
IRVINE, CA, May 1, 2026: Advanced Management Company (AMC), a leading Southern California property management firm, is proud to announce that it has been named a USA TODAY Top Workplace for the second consecutive year. AMC has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County, marking its tenth year receiving this local honor.  These awards are especially meaningful because they are based on direct feedback from the team members who help shape AMC’s culture every day. Being named a USA TODAY Top Workplace two years in a row reflects a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. It also speaks of the care, commitment, and teamwork that AMC team members bring to their roles across the organization as it continues to grow. “Our mission is to be the most trusted team in apartment living, built on a legacy of happiness, teamwork, and limitless growth,” said Danielle Holloway McCarthy, President of AMC. “This recognition is a meaningful reflection of that mission and of the incredible people who bring it to life every day.” As AMC continues to grow its portfolio throughout Southern California to manage nearly 13,000 apartment homes, this recognition reinforces the company’s commitment to creating a positive team member experience. AMC supports its people through competitive wages and salary, a 401(k) with 3% employer matching, fully paid health insurance through Kaiser Permanente, life insurance, dental and vision coverage, Live Happy Time, paid holidays, paid sick time, and a paid birthday holiday. Team members are eligible for rental benefits and discounts at select AMC communities, and annual company events that celebrate wellness, connection, and achievement, including the Health and Wellness Expo, Company Picnic, and Tribute Awards. AMC also invests in long-term growth through AMC University, known as AMCU, a hands-on learning environment based at the company’s 50K sq ft headquarters in Irvine. Through multiweek internal certification courses, outside certification sponsorships, NAA, and thousands of hours of annual training in areas such as leasing, screening, maintenance, and financial management, AMC helps team members build skills, confidence, and rewarding careers. AMC extends its sincere gratitude to its entire team for helping make the company a nationally recognized Top Workplace and a continued standout in Orange County. AMC looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing to foster a workplace where people can Live Happy®!

Advanced Real Estate Goes Hollywood with Purchase of Luxury Towers

April 28, 2026
Irvine, CA – Advanced Real Estate (Advanced) has made Southern California’s largest multi-family buy of 2026, purchasing the 200-unit Columbia Square Living (now renamed “Sky Hollywood”) and the 193-unit Jardine Hollywood towers. These acquisitions bring the Advanced portfolio to almost 13,000 units in Southern California. The high-profile properties enjoy premium locations in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world. Sky Hollywood is situated a block south of Hollywood Boulevard at El Centro, and Jardine is located a block south of Sunset Boulevard at Ivar. They both offer luxury apartments with top-of-the-line amenities, including rooftop pools, large fitness centers, resident lounges, floor-to-ceiling windows, and luxury appliances. Each of the properties contains penthouses leasing from $12,000 to $20,000 per month. Current and past residents include film and television celebrities, social media influencers, professional athletes, and entertainment executives. Sky Hollywood and Jardine are two of only five apartment towers in Hollywood and make up over half of the stock of high-rise units. “With the World Cup and the Olympics coming to Los Angeles, along with movie and television production returning to the region, we feel the future looks bright for Hollywood. Entertainment is constantly changing, but Hollywood has stayed relevant in traditional media, social media, and technology,” said Paul Julian, President of Advanced. “Hollywood is one of the most recognized places in the world; no town has had a bigger influence on global popular culture. We’re honored to own these significant assets here.” This is the third acquisition for Advanced’s newest Opportunity Fund (Advanced Fund 24-3). They purchased “The Cove” in October, a 138-unit property in West Covina and Newhope Village, 104 units in Santa Ana late last year. They plan more Southern California apartment acquisitions in 2026. Advanced’s capital comes from their large “friends and family” network of investors. With a 45-year track record, they can raise significant funds to purchase some of the largest assets in Southern California. “Our business plan is to stay within our market where there are high barriers to entry and where we have a long history of operations,” said Rick Julian, CEO of Advanced. Property Management will be handled in-house by Advanced Management Company (AMC). They also plan cosmetic upgrades to the properties, which will be administered by their affiliated construction company, R³ Construction Services. The property was brokered by Blake Rogers, Senior Managing Director and National Multi-Housing Group Leader at JLL, Senior Director Dillon Bergum, and Managing Directors Alexandra Caniglia and Kip Malo of JLL Capital Markets. Kevin Mackenzie, President of JLL’s Capital Markets Group for the Americas, along with JLL’s Orange County-based Capital Markets team, including Senior Managing Director Greg Brown and Director Charlie Vorsheck procured two separate, uncrossed loans totaling $141.4 million from Freddie Mac. The loan has an attractive 5.17% rate, fixed for 10 years, with interest-only payments. About Advanced Real Estate Advanced was formed in 1981 and currently owns and operates nearly 13,000 apartment units throughout Southern California, with a market value of over $4.5 billion. Advanced funds their investments with private equity. All property management and renovations are carefully administered through their in-house management and construction arms, Advanced Management Company and R³ Construction Services. This vertically integrated approach allows Advanced to most efficiently execute their business plan of acquiring value-add properties, renovating them to the highest standards, and then effectively managing them for the long term. To learn more about investing in or selling to Advanced, please visit www.advancedrealestate.com . About AMC Based in Irvine, CA, AMC is a subsidiary of Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., a real estate investment company founded in 1982 by Richard Julian and Frank Holloway. AMC maintains and operates nearly 13,000 multifamily units in Southern California. Find out more at amcliving.com . To learn more about investing in or selling to Advanced, please visit www.advancedrealestate.com .