ABOUT 1031 DST GROUP

AT 1031 DST GROUP, WE SET OURSELVES APART FROM OTHER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANIES THAT OFFER 1031 ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES AND DST INVESTMENTS. 

How? Our goals are simple. We provide clients a diversity of properties across a wide range of asset classes that meet their goals and objectives. Just as we know that every investor is different, we have the resources, knowledge and experience to offer them different alternatives for how to maximize their investment strategy. 

Our team has more than 50 years of experience helping hundreds of clients achieve their goals.

1031 DST GROUP

WE REALIZE THE UNIQUENESS AND IMPORTANCE OF EVERY EXCHANGE WE ARE INVOLVED WITH

Since our team has access to Qualified Intermediaries (QI) across the United States, we are able to help investors coordinate the QI, Title Company and real estate sponsor ensuring the most positive and streamlined 1031 exchange experience.

Made up of licensed securities reps and tax professionals, 1031 DST Group has decades of experience in commercial real estate, commercial lending, sales, real estate development, real estate law, syndication, and more.

1031 EXCHANGE DST EXAMPLE OFFERING :

MOODY VILLAGE TOWERS DST

Location: Houston, TX
LTV: 35.35%
Asset Class: Multi-Use
Offering Type: DST

OUR TEAM

Ray DeWitt

AAMS, CRPC
President, Co-Founder

Connect with Ray:

  • With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ray is dedicated to helping his clients make informed and intelligent decisions about their finances. His vision is to guide investors toward a path of success, enabling them to achieve their individual goals through strategic planning and tax efficient approaches.

    Ray specializes in a variety of areas, including 1031 Exchange opportunities, tax planning, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS), oil and gas investing and precious metals. He believes in the power of utilizing and creating passive income streams to enhance financial well-being for each of his clients.

    As a securities rep and registered investment advisor, Ray has worked in executive positions at Ameriprise, US Bank Wealth Management, Upstream Investment Partners and Bangerter Financial. He currently holds Series 6, 7, 63 and 65. Ray is a fully licensed life and health insurance agent and holds a real estate license that encompasses him to offer a diverse range of services for his clients. Getting to know more about the community and clients he serves, Ray is a current member of the Entrepreneurs Organization where successful entrepreneurs connect, learn and grow together. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Safari Club International, Utah chapter.

Brandon Burger

Partner, Director of Energy Products

Connect with Brandon:

  • As Partner and Director of Energy Products for 1031DST Group, Brandon Burger is responsible for expanding the firm’s services of real estate, precious metals, opportunity funds, tax planning and alternative energy programs including oil and gas. Based out of the company’s Dallas, Texas office that recently opened, Burger will play a key role in elevating and promoting the company’s alternative assets to a national level for accredited investors.

    Burger worked on the land side of the energy business with Turner Oil & Gas, and was also in acquisitions with Shepherd Royalty, serving as Executive Vice President of Resource Royalty. As a successful entrepreneur, Burger understands the importance of creating partnerships within the industry and working with clients to serve their individual needs. He proudly served in the Marine Corps and is a registered securities representative with Series 22 and 63 licenses.

Michael Hernandez

PROJECT MANAGER

  • In his role of Project Manager, Michael Hernandez is responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing the projects and investments for DST1031Group.  As a versatile professional with a background spanning real estate, business administration, ecommerce, and construction management, Michael is currently pursuing a Masters in Real Estate Development at the University of Utah. He also also holds a general contractor license with several commercial real estate companies. 

Kristi Scott

SVP of OPERATIONS

  • Kristi Scott has been working at Realta Wealth since March of 2024.  She brings with her over a decade of financial industry experience, ranging from the stock market to currently processing alternative investments for the past several years.  Having worked with with some of the top producers in financial services, Kristi knows the value of sharing her expertise and professionalism with clients and investors alike.

We want to help you meet your financial goals.