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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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183. Can Roth Iras And S Corporations Help You Build Tax-Free Wealth? &Raquo; 13088255 1731530159741 D9E483Cd58D22
183. Can Roth IRAs and S Corporations Help You Build Tax-Free Wealth?

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…

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182. What Are Today’s Best Opportunities In Multifamily Real Estate And Private Credit? &Raquo; 13088255 1730994540727 Ba24Aa82Fe905
182. What Are Today’s Best Opportunities in Multifamily Real Estate and Private Credit?

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…

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181. Building Wealth And Reducing Tax Burdens Feat. Brett Swarts &Raquo; 13088255 1729543176495 703De0B86F58
181. Building Wealth and Reducing Tax Burdens feat. Brett Swarts

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…

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180. Making Homeownership Affordable Feat. Frank Rohde &Raquo; 13088255 1728485724594 Cc3366638B9F3
180. Making Homeownership Affordable feat. Frank Rohde

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-…

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179. How To Maximize Real Estate Tax Benefits Feat. Ryan Carriere &Raquo; 13088255 1727902511241 28708811Efba2
179. How to Maximize Real Estate Tax Benefits feat. Ryan Carriere

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…

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178. How To Invest Like An American Dynasty: The Hilton Family Empire Feat. Mark Miller &Raquo; 13088255 1727368413964 064139Dc83A94
178. How to Invest Like an American Dynasty: The Hilton Family Empire feat. Mark Miller

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…

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177. Why You Should Self-Insure Your Business Feat. Van Carlson &Raquo; 13088255 1726764222572 07Fe65C8Cd65A
177. Why You Should Self-Insure Your Business feat. Van Carlson

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…

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176. Democratizing Access To Flying Private Jets Feat. Paul Svensen &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
176. Democratizing Access to Flying Private Jets feat. Paul Svensen

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…

Schedule a call with…

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…

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175. 2024 Financial Freedom Hacks Feat. Joey Mure &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
175. 2024 Financial Freedom Hacks feat. Joey Mure

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…

Schedule a call with…

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…

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174. Top Trends To Watch In Industrial Real Estate | Top Of Mind &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
174. Top Trends to Watch in Industrial Real Estate | Top of Mind

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…

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173. Bringing Transparency To Private Investing Feat. Pat Zingarella &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
173. Bringing Transparency to Private Investing feat. Pat Zingarella

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…

Schedule a call with…

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…

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172. Industrial Real Estate Masterclass Feat. Brent Peterson | How To Find The Best Industrial Real Estate Investments &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
172. Industrial Real Estate Masterclass feat. Brent Peterson | How To Find the Best Industrial Real Estate Investments

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…

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171. How To Build Lasting Wealth With Real Estate Feat. Kathy Fettke &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
171. How to Build Lasting Wealth With Real Estate feat. Kathy Fettke

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…

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170. Passive Investor Tips After 50+ Lp Investments Feat. Travis Watts &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
170. Passive Investor Tips After 50+ LP Investments feat. Travis Watts

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…

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169. Avoiding Rookie Investing Mistakes Feat. Steve Suh &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
169. Avoiding Rookie Investing Mistakes feat. Steve Suh

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…

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168. Inside Look: 2024 Family Office Investments Feat. Angelo Robles &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
168. Inside Look: 2024 Family Office Investments feat. Angelo Robles

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…

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167. Multifamily: Apocalypse Or Opportunity? Feat. Neal Bawa &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
167. Multifamily: Apocalypse or Opportunity? feat. Neal Bawa

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…

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166. Opportunities In Venture Debt Feat. Jeremy Hill &Raquo; 13088255 1635181597238 012Dd55617064
166. Opportunities in Venture Debt feat. Jeremy Hill

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…

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