
Storm Murphy is Associate Director of Capital Formation at Lightstone DIRECT, where he helps lead the firm’s capital raising efforts across its multifamily and industrial investment platforms. He combines investment strategy, financial acumen, communication, and strategic marketing to enhance the investment experience for high-net-worth individuals, RIAs, and family offices.
Before joining Lightstone, Storm raised capital across the Midwest in the multifamily space. He holds a Bachelor's in Finance from Wofford College, where he captained the Division I basketball team to an NCAA Tournament appearance and later helped lead Virginia Tech to an ACC Championship. He brings the same leadership, discipline, and competitiveness developed on the court to his work in capital markets. Outside of the office, he’s an avid golfer and enjoys playing Texas Hold’em.