Advising Growth. Connecting Capital. Building Legacy.
Our Mission
At Creative Investment Advisors, our mission is to empower vision-driven entrepreneurs, investors, and developers to build lasting wealth and community impact through strategic real estate, business brokerage, and capital connections.
We believe that access to education and collaboration unlock opportunity, and we exist to bridge the gap between ambition and achievement. Through transparent guidance, creative deal-making, and a nationwide network of resources, CIA helps clients make confident decisions that grow portfolios, strengthen businesses, and transform communities.
We’re more than brokers, we’re advisors, educators, and partners in your vision for growth.
Keyunta “Key” Dawson
Founder | Business Broker | Commercial Real Estate Advisor | Capital Connector
Keyunta “Key” Dawson is a leader and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in commercial real estate, business brokerage, and small business development. As the founder of Creative Investment Advisors (CIA), he helps clients buy, sell, and grow businesses and investment properties while connecting them with capital and strategic partners.
Leadership & Career
Current Role
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Director of Commercial Real Estate & Entrepreneurship, Pathway Lending
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Leads statewide programs supporting emerging developers and small business owners
Key Achievements
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Designed and launched the Emerging Developer Program, graduating over 300 new developers
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Created the Business Acquisition Cohort and Real Estate Mastermind Group to build collaboration and deal flow among investors
Previous Experience
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Vice President, Prime 100 Business Brokers
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Represented hundreds of entrepreneurs in business acquisitions and sales
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Represented more than 200 franchises
Entrepreneurship & Expertise
Key has successfully owned and operated ventures in
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Fitness
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Restaurant
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Real estate industries
This experience gives him first-hand insight into:
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Business growth and expansion
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Acquisition strategy
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Exit planning and succession
Education & Credentials
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Bachelor of Health & Human Sciences (Personal Finance), Texas Tech University
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CCIM Candidate, CCIM Institute
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Member, International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
Beyond Business
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Former NFL athlete with the Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, and New Orleans Saints
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Brings focus, discipline, and leadership to every client engagement
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Founder of the Keys to Hope Foundation, a nonprofit supporting underserved communities through outreach, education, and economic initiatives
