Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial, Anthony Geraci, Esq., followed his passion for aviation and obtained both his Commercial Pilot Certificate and Ground Instructor Ratings in 2020. During his instruction, he recognized a lack of available funding in the space.
Bringing a combination of legal and financial expertise to Stratus Financial, Anthony is tasked with strategy creation for the firm. A skilled mortgage lending and securities law attorney, Anthony has authored numerous articles on real estate finance and security subjects. Over the past fifteen years, he has run financial funds and served as legal advisor to several lending funds which have totaled more than $100 Billion offered and more than $200 Million raised. Leveraging his securities background, Anthony has been instrumental in securing credit lines and starting capital raising ventures to fund flight school loans for Stratus Financial.
A founding member of EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) Inland Empire and Founder and Vice Chairman of the American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL), Anthony keeps his finger on the pulse of the financial industry.
In his role as Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Stratus Financial, Brandon spearheads strategic initiatives and oversees day-to-day operations to drive growth and ensure operational excellence. Together with Stratus FInancial's exceptional team, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's vision and implementing a customer-centric approach. Stratus' mission is to revolutionize the financial landscape by offering comprehensive and intuitive solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.
Brandon has been flying since 2014 and holds Commercial Pilot Certificates along with CFI/CFII/MEI instructor ratings. He has a deep knowledge of part 141 and part 61 flight school operations in addition to training guidelines set forth by syllabuses and the FAA.
With expertise in flight instruction and a deep understanding of pilot student loans and private finance, Brandon leverages his skills to create innovative solutions in the aviation industry.
Stratus Financial's Compliance and Regulatory team is lead by our General Counsel Don Ho, who joined Stratus in January 2024. Don is an accomplished attorney with over 18 years of business law experience. A recipient of an academic scholarship to Chapman University School of Law, Don's expertise spans the spectrum from innovative tech startups to established companies with annual revenues exceeding $100 million. Don is also a monthly contributor on compliance and emerging technologies to the University of California's CEB DailyNews newsletter.
Chris Ragland is a Principal at Stratus Financial and was one of the original members of its management team, serving as the company’s first Chief Investment Officer. He brings roughly 28 years of experience as a principal and management consultant across nearly 100 companies, with deep expertise in capital raising, private credit, and alternative investments.
Chris is the Founder and CEO of Ragland Capital, an Austin-based private investment firm focused on private credit, private equity, real estate, and venture capital. He is a frequent speaker and published author on private lending, real estate, and alternative investments.
Chris holds a BBA and MBA from St. Edward’s University, where he serves as a Trustee and Treasurer on the Board. A native Austinite, his family has called Austin home since the late 1880s.
Ashwin is an investment executive with over 10 years of experience in investment management, structured finance, and capital acquisition. He is the Executive Vice President at Stratus Financial, where he is responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives and capital acquisition to scale the firm’s financial services offerings.
Ashwin has deep expertise in private equity, alternative investments, and real estate finance, having successfully structured and executed complex transactions, including M&A, leveraged buyouts, and structured credit solutions.
His career spans multiple asset classes, with a strong focus on private equity, real estate, and alternative investments. Ashwin has successfully structured and executed complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and capital markets strategies. He has deep expertise in fundraising, deal structuring, and institutional investor relations, helping businesses secure growth capital and optimize financial performance
Before joining Stratus Financial, Ashwin was Head of Investor Relations & Investments at Livento Group, where he led institutional fundraising and structured investment opportunities across various sectors. He has also worked as an independent consultant, advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), family offices, and private equity funds on capital deployment strategies. Earlier in his career, he held a leadership role at CBRE Capital Markets, managing real estate divestments, joint ventures, and capital markets transactions.
Ashwin holds an MBA in Finance & International Business from the University of San Francisco and lives in Los Angeles.
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