Compass adds RealTrends Verified Palm Beach agent Daniel Ekerold

Compass recently added Palm Beach luxury real estate professional Daniel Ekerold to its Florida roster, the brokerage said Tuesday.

Ekerold, who is coming to Compass from Douglas Elliman, is known for working with ultra-high-net-worth clients, hedge fund principals, developers and investors, according to the company announcement.

In 2025, Ekerold closed eight transaction sides worth $17.84 million, earning him the No. 816 rank in the state for sales volume, in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings.

For Ekerold and his team, the move to Compass comes as they look to expand their footprint in Palm Beach and across South Florida.

“In this business, trust and discretion are everything,” Ekerold said. “Clients want someone who can anticipate challenges, communicate clearly and execute at a high level. That’s always been the foundation of how we operate.”

Originally from South Africa, Ekerold is a graduate of the University of Cape Town. Before entering real estate, he served in the Royal Marines, worked aboard private mega yachts, built and operated service companies and led a nonprofit organization.

“Daniel Ekerold is another great addition to Compass,” Adam Vellano, principal broker of Florida at Compass, said in the announcement. “Daniel’s hyper-local market pulse and turnkey concierge approach make him one of the most knowledgeable agents in the area, and we are proud to welcome him to the team.”

This article was written by Brooklee Han and generated with the assistance of HousingWire Automation, then reviewed by a HousingWire editor before publication.