Cory Bultinck, Partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Cory Bultinck, CPA, MBT

Partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Cory Bultinck is the national real estate practice leader at Wipfli. Prior to being the national leader, Cory led Minnesota’s construction and real estate practice. His clients and team value his passion to help others, tenacious approach to his clients’ success and ability to find unique solutions to the most challenging problems.

Cory is proactive in providing real estate industry-specific business, operational and tax advisory solutions. He often works collaboratively with his clients and key stakeholders, including attorneys, investors, advisors and strategic partners. His collaboration and commitment to success have led to many life-long client relationships and a dedicated real estate team that strives toward that same client success.

  • Real estate industry taxation, including tax-deferred exchanges, cost segregation studies, carried interests and related tax advice
  • Joint venture restructuring and exit strategies
  • Real estate fund formation strategies and structuring
  • Individual wealth accumulation strategies and planning

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Master of Business Taxation

  • NAIOP, Commercial Real Estate Development Association — National Board Member and Research Foundation Governor
  • University of Minnesota adjunct professor — Property Transactions (MBT)
  • Minnesota Real Estate Journal — Panelist
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) — Member
  • Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) — Member
  • Information Management Network (IMN) — Panelist

University of Minnesota
  • Master of business taxation degree
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Bachelor of science degree in accounting and finance
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