Prior to Aspen, Mr. Fraser was a commercial lender at First Business Bank specializing in government backed loan originations (SBA & USDA), for one of the top SBA lenders in the nation. Prior to that he was a commercial credit underwriter for Crossfirst Bank, personally responsible for underwriting over $125MM in C&I and CRE loans across a variety of industries.
Prior to that, he worked for Tortoise Capital Advisors, a boutique asset management firm in energy infrastructure investments, and helped grow their institutional managed accounts from ~$3BN AUM to ~$7BN AUM. Ben was responsible for responding to all institutional RFPs from interested institutional investors.
Ben completed his MBA from Azusa Pacific University, and his B.S. in Finance from the University of Kansas, graduating magna cum laude.
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Mark Kohler and Ben Fraser discuss tax strategies, asset protection, and the political landscape's impact on Small Businesses. They also touch on efficient business structures like the S corporation, …
Mark Kohler and Ben …
Mark Kohler and Ben Fraser discuss tax strategies, asset protection, and the political landscape's impact on small businesses. They also touch on efficient business structures like the S corporation, the importance of revocable living trusts in Estate planning, and the power of Roth IRAs for building tax-free wealth. Mark is the founder and board member at Direct IRA and Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds. Alternative investments in Private Credit, Industrial Real Estate, and Oil and Gas: https://aspenfunds.us/Check out our latest off…
Steven Pesavento, Principal at Von Finch Capital, shares his journey in real estate, emphasizing mindset, financial strategy, and self-investment. We explore current market opportunities in multifamil…
Steven Pesavento, Pr…
Steven Pesavento, Principal at Von Finch Capital, shares his journey in real estate, emphasizing mindset, financial strategy, and self-investment. We explore current market opportunities in multifamily real estate and private credit amidst economic shifts.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds. Alternative investments in Private Credit, Industrial Real Estate, and Oil and Gas: https://aspenfunds.us/Check out our latest offering in industrial real estate: https://app.junipersquare.com/i/aspenfunds/offering/1bdbcf6a-da16-4e65-a675-31909415300aExplore our Private…
This conversation with Brett Swarts explores the numerous benefits of DSTs, their role in deferring capital gains taxes beyond real estate transactions, and practical examples of people who have succe…
This conversation wi…
This conversation with Brett Swarts explores the numerous benefits of DSTs, their role in deferring capital gains taxes beyond real estate transactions, and practical examples of people who have successfully applied this strategy.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds. Alternative investments in Private Credit, Industrial Real Estate, and Oil and Gas: https://aspenfunds.us/Check out our latest offering in industrial real estate: https://app.junipersquare.com/i/aspenfunds/offering/1bdbcf6a-da16-4e65-a675-31909415300aExplore our Private Credit fund: https://aspenfunds.us…
We discuss how Ownify's model allows first-time buyers to gradually purchase homes through fractional ownership, bypassing traditional mortgage hurdles.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds. Alte…
We discuss how Ownif…
We discuss how Ownify's model allows first-time buyers to gradually purchase homes through fractional ownership, bypassing traditional mortgage hurdles.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds. Alternative investments in Private Credit, Industrial Real Estate, and Oil and Gas: https://aspenfunds.us/Check out our latest offering in industrial real estate: https://app.junipersquare.com/i/aspenfunds/offering/1bdbcf6a-da16-4e65-a675-31909415300aExplore our Private Credit fund: https://aspenfunds.us/private-credit-fund/Get in touch: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mike-sullivant/ilab-speak-…
Ryan Carriere, co-host of the Tax Smart REI podcast and a Real Estate Tax Strategist at Hall CPA, explains the advantages and intricacies of real estate professional status and the short-term rental '…
Ryan Carriere, co-ho…
Ryan Carriere, co-host of the Tax Smart REI podcast and a Real Estate Tax Strategist at Hall CPA, explains the advantages and intricacies of real estate professional status and the short-term rental 'loophole,' highlighting strategies for both active and passive investors to optimize tax efficiency.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds. Alternative investments in Private Credit, Industrial Real Estate, and Oil and Gas: https://aspenfunds.us/ Check out our latest offering in industrial real estate: https://app.junipersquare.com/i/aspenfunds/offering/1bdbcf6a-da16-4e6…
Mark Miller, President and CEO of Hilton Tax and Wealth Advisors, shares insights on the wealth management strategies employed by the ultra-wealthy, including the famous Hilton family. He explains how…
Mark Miller, Preside…
Mark Miller, President and CEO of Hilton Tax and Wealth Advisors, shares insights on the wealth management strategies employed by the ultra-wealthy, including the famous Hilton family. He explains how these strategies can be now adopted by average investors.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds. Alternative investments in Private Credit, Industrial Real Estate, and Oil and Gas: https://aspenfunds.us/ Check out our latest offering in industrial real estate: https://app.junipersquare.com/i/aspenfunds/offering/1bdbcf6a-da16-4e65-a675-31909415300a Explore our Private Cre…
We discuss why you should strongly consider self-insuring your business by leveraging the often-overlooked 831(b) tax code. Van Carlson, a risk management expert with 30 years of experience and Founde…
We discuss why you s…
We discuss why you should strongly consider self-insuring your business by leveraging the often-overlooked 831(b) tax code. Van Carlson, a risk management expert with 30 years of experience and Founder of SRA 831(b) Admin.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds. Alternative investments in Private Credit, Industrial Real Estate, and Oil and Gas: https://aspenfunds.us/ Check out our latest offering in industrial real estate: https://app.junipersquare.com/i/aspenfunds/offering/1bdbcf6a-da16-4e65-a675-31909415300a Explore our Private Credit fund: https://aspenfunds.us/private-credit-f…
Schedule a call with us: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mike-sullivant/ilab-speak-to-aspen-representative-Paul Svensen, CEO and Founder of UberJets, a platform designed to democratize private a…
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Schedule a call with us: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mike-sullivant/ilab-speak-to-aspen-representative-Paul Svensen, CEO and Founder of UberJets, a platform designed to democratize private aviation access, explains how Uber Jets leverages advanced Technology and empty-leg flights to offer a pay-as-you-fly model. This approach makes private jets more accessible to a wider audience. Paul discusses the business model, the benefits for aircraft owners, and how the platform is challenging traditional fractional ownership models.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds, focusing on Priva…
Schedule a call with us: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mike-sullivant/ilab-speak-to-aspen-representative-Joey Mure, Co-Founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, discusses his journey from the corporate…
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Schedule a call with us: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mike-sullivant/ilab-speak-to-aspen-representative-Joey Mure, Co-Founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, discusses his journey from the corporate world to achieving financial freedom through passive income. He shares insights on the limitations of traditional investment strategies like 401(k)s and the benefits of creating cash flow through alternative investments.This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds, focusing on Private Credit, Industrial Real Estate, and Oil and Gas offerings for accredited investors: https://aspenfunds.us/Explor…
We have a new Industrial deal: https://app.junipersquare.com/i/aspenfunds/offering/1bdbcf6a-da16-4e65-a675-31909415300aSchedule a call with us: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mike-sullivant/ilab-sp…
We have a new Indust…
We have a new Industrial deal: https://app.junipersquare.com/i/aspenfunds/offering/1bdbcf6a-da16-4e65-a675-31909415300aSchedule a call with us: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mike-sullivant/ilab-speak-to-aspen-representative-Bob and Ben present compelling data from Newmark Zimmer showing significant increases in construction and job announcements in the US. They discuss the long-term mega trends affecting industrial assets, the shift towards secondary and tertiary markets, and the upcoming opportunities for investors.Get our FREE 2024 Economic Forecast: https://www.investwithaspe…
Schedule a call with us: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mike-sullivant/ilab-speak-to-aspen-representative-Pat Zingarella, a former corporate tech business consultant and startup advisor and Founder o…
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Schedule a call with us: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mike-sullivant/ilab-speak-to-aspen-representative-Pat Zingarella, a former corporate tech business consultant and startup advisor and Founder of Invest Clearly, recounts his transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship, inspired by his own investment challenges. He discusses the key features of Invest Clearly, how it serves both LPs and GPs, and its mission to foster transparency and trust in the investment world.Get our FREE 2024 Economic Forecast: https://www.investwithaspen.com/free-economic-reportInterested in our upcomi…
Investor, get notified first when our industrial deal launches: https://share.hsforms.com/1JdTr6KMMR0-YKumCXZEa4Adir9hThis is not a commitment, just a way to give you exclusivity once we launch.T…
Investor, get notifi…
Investor, get notified first when our industrial deal launches: https://share.hsforms.com/1JdTr6KMMR0-YKumCXZEa4Adir9hThis is not a commitment, just a way to give you exclusivity once we launch.This episode is a masterclass on industrial real estate with Ben Fraser, CIO of Aspen Funds and Brent Peterson, VP - Director of Industrial Brokerage at AREA. We discuss how to find the best industrial real estate investments in 2024, and much more.Interested in our upcoming industrial real estate deal? Get notified first: https://share.hsforms.com/1JdTr6KMMR0-YKumCXZEa4Adir9hGet our FREE 2024…
Kathy Fettke, a renowned real estate investment expert and co-founder of the Real Wealth Network, shares her inspiring journey from being a housewife to becoming a successful investor. She highlights …
Kathy Fettke, a reno…
Kathy Fettke, a renowned real estate investment expert and co-founder of the Real Wealth Network, shares her inspiring journey from being a housewife to becoming a successful investor. She highlights the crucial role of asset ownership, macroeconomic trends, the housing market, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies.Explore our latest investment opportunity in Private Credit: https://aspenfunds.us/private-credit-fund/ Access our FREE Economic Report: https://www.investwithaspen.com/free-economic-reportThis podcast is sponsored by Aspen Fu…
Travis Watts, an experienced full-time passive investor and the Director of Investor Development at Ashcroft Capital, discusses his path from single-family investments to syndications. With over 50 de…
Travis Watts, an exp…
Travis Watts, an experienced full-time passive investor and the Director of Investor Development at Ashcroft Capital, discusses his path from single-family investments to syndications. With over 50 deals since 2015, he shares his expertise and key insights from his new book 'Passive Investor Tips'.Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/ Connect with Travis Watts on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/traviswatts1234/Explore our latest investment opportunity in Private Credit: https://aspenfunds.us/priva…
With 15 years of experience in private syndications, Steve Suh, Founding Member of Left Field Investors, reveals lessons in his book, "Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor." He highlights t…
With 15 years of exp…
With 15 years of experience in private syndications, Steve Suh, Founding Member of Left Field Investors, reveals lessons in his book, "Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor." He highlights the value of operator communication, thorough due diligence, and Investing in reliable asset classes, providing essential tips for all investors.Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/ Connect with Steve Suh on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-suh-m-d-77668347/Explore our latest investment opportunity in Pr…
Angelo Robles, the Founder & CEO of SFO Continuity, shares insights on the mindsets, investment strategies, and alternative investments favored by the ultra-wealthy and family offices. We also dis…
Angelo Robles, the F…
Angelo Robles, the Founder & CEO of SFO Continuity, shares insights on the mindsets, investment strategies, and alternative investments favored by the ultra-wealthy and family offices. We also discuss the potential high-reward opportunities that billionaires are excited about in 2024.Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/ Connect with Steve Woodruff on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-woodruff-cfp%C2%AE-9871288/ Connect with Angelo Robles on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelorobles/Access our FR…
Neal Bawa, CEO & Founder of UGro and Grocapitus, explores the latest market trends, the repercussions of recent economic changes, and the future landscape and opportunities of multifamily investin…
Neal Bawa, CEO &…
Neal Bawa, CEO & Founder of UGro and Grocapitus, explores the latest market trends, the repercussions of recent economic changes, and the future landscape and opportunities of multifamily investing.Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/ Connect with Neal Bawa on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-bawa/Access our FREE training on How to Invest in Private Credit: https://www.privatecreditmasterclass.com/sign-up Access our FREE Economic Report: https://www.investwithaspen.com/free-economic-reportTh…
Jeremy Hill, Founder and Managing Partner of JB Capital, shares his journey in the alternative investment space, focusing on private credit and corporate credit. This conversation with Ben Fraser cove…
Jeremy Hill, Founder…
Jeremy Hill, Founder and Managing Partner of JB Capital, shares his journey in the alternative investment space, focusing on private credit and corporate credit. This conversation with Ben Fraser covers the broader landscape of private credit, the shift from banks to private funding, and the growing opportunities in real estate and corporate lending.Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/ Connect with Jeremy Hill on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-b-hill-a0350a3/This podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on Private Cre…