Meet Our Team
You built your real estate wealth.
We’d like to help you preserve it.
Jason L. McMurtry, MBA
Managing Partner
Jason is the founder and Managing Partner of 1031 Capital Solutions, where he blends more than two decades of experience in the investment industry together with his real estate expertise to provide customized solutions for accredited investors seeking real estate investment opportunities. Through a consultative and collaborative process, Jason seeks to provide guidance and solutions specifically for investors who want exposure to real estate and real estate-backed investments and other tax strategies.
Prior to founding 1031 Capital Solutions, Jason held executive and sales positions at industry-leading firms including Steadfast Capital Markets Group, Berkeley Capital Securities, Grubb & Ellis, ING, Citigroup, Met Life and John Hancock.
A Southern California native, Jason has lived in the San Diego area for most of the last 20 years. He enjoys surfing, sailing, golfing, snowboarding, spending time with his wife Michelle and two children, and has completed two Ironman triathlons.
In 1996 Jason graduated from University of California Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and holds an MBA from South University. He holds a California real estate license (BRE 01781509), a California insurance license (0B87761) as well as Series 7 (General Securities representative), 63 (Uniform State Securities Agent), and 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser) securities registrations.
Richard D. Gann, JD
Managing Partner
Richard (Rick) Gann is a graduate of UCLA and California Western School of Law. He has been a member of the State Bar since 1997. While finishing law school and studying for the bar exam, Rick befriended his then-neighbor, Jason McMurtry. Rick and Jason have worked together, with few interruptions, for over 20 years.
Before transitioning to financial services, Rick practiced law for nine years in the fields of real-estate taxation and estate planning. Rick proudly helped numerous clients manage taxes on their real-estate holdings and investments. Rick’s inspiration for helping property owners came from his grandfather, Paul Gann, author of California’s Proposition 13, which lowered property taxes and sparked a nationwide movement of fiscal conservatism.
In 2006, Rick joined Jason at Grubb & Ellis, fka Triple Net Properties. As an attorney and licensed real-estate broker, Rick developed and supervised a retail division of the company, offering 1031-exchange solutions through a network of commercial brokers across the country.
Later, at Steadfast Companies, Rick helped lead a capital markets team that raised over $1.5 billion from individual investors to acquire over 100 apartment communities across the South and Midwest. Rick also helped create a new 1031-exchange program, designed for individual investors seeking to co-invest in REIT-owned properties.
Subsequently, Rick was President of the Stira Alcentra Global Credit Fund, which merged in May 2019 with the Priority Income Fund. Rick has been an active member of both the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) and Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA) since 2007.
Rick and his wife, Amy, live in Portland, Oregon and also spend a great deal of time in the Seattle area. The Ganns have one son, currently attending college.
Michael Wolff
Vice President of Investments
Michael Wolff is responsible for educating and assisting clients regarding passive replacement solutions for 1031 exchanges. He has 11 years of sales experience including roles with Pacific Oak Capital Markets and KBS Capital Markets Group syndicating real estate offerings. Michael holds his FINRA Series 7 (General Securities representative) license and Series 63 (Uniform State Securities Agent) license. He lives in the Denver area.
Kevin Kensinger
Vice President of Investments
As a Vice President of Investments with 1031 Capital Solutions, Kevin is responsible for working with clients to educate and assist them with passive replacement property solutions for 1031 exchanges. With over a decade of professional experience in the financial services industry, he has worked primarily in the real estate and alternative investment sectors.
Prior to joining 1031 Capital Solutions, Kevin began his career in financial services with MetLife Investors, before moving on to national and regional roles within alternative investment distribution firms SC Distributors, Select Capital, and finally as Director of Operations at ClirCapital.
Kevin’s goal is to educate and advise accredited investors looking for 1031 exchange options. Working with clients is Kevin’s favorite part of the job and he really enjoys helping identify the right fit for clients seeking custom real estate solutions.
Kevin graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He holds a FINRA Series 7 (General Securities representative) registration, FINRA Series 6 (Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts representative) registration and Series 63 (Uniform State Securities Agent) registration. He resides in Orange County, California with his wife, two young sons and one old dog.
Kyle Dillard
Vice President of Investments
As a Vice President of Investments with 1031 Capital Solutions, Kyle is responsible for working with clients to educate and assist them with passive replacement property solutions for 1031 exchanges.
Prior to joining 1031 Capital Solutions, Kyle served in the United States Marine Corps as a Crew Chief and Loadmaster on a KC-130J aircraft. Additionally, he worked in his squadron’s fiscal department where he worked in financial services. After leaving the military he acquired his FINRA Series 7 (General Securities Representative) license and Series 63 (Uniform State Securities Agent) license and went to work for TDameritrade. Wanting a more altruistic position helping others in the financial markets he now offers securitized real estate to 1031 exchange investors.
Kyle was born in California and currently lives in Texas. His favorite places he has been to are Japan, Alaska, and Hawaii. His hobbies include flying airplanes, archery, and autarky.
Nick Brakovich
Vice President of Investments
Before joining 1031 Capital Solutions, Nick was the PREP Securities Regional Vice President of the West Coast. He managed the firm’s real estate securities sales efforts, supported registered reps and advisors, and cultivated PREP Securities’ broker-dealer channel throughout the western United States.
Prior to his role at PREP Securities, Nick served as Stira Capital Markets Group’s Regional VP of the Pacific Northwest region as well as the national accounts coordinator. Prior to Stira, Nick held internal wholesaler roles at KBS Capital Markets Group and CORE Realty Holdings, where he helped facilitate sales and originate new business. Nick’s financial services experience also includes roles at Deutsche Bank and PIMCO.
Nick graduated from USC with a BS in Urban Planning and Development. He holds his FINRA Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law) licenses.
Diana Salinas
Investor Relations Manager
Meena Rancourt
Executive Assistant
Skyler Sorensen
Transaction Coordinator
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide tax-efficient strategies for affluent investors across the U.S.
Our Commitment
- Take the time to understand your goals and objectives
- Provide valuable advice and analysis
- Fully disclose all fees, expenses, risks and limitations related to products and strategies offered
- Provide excellent customer service
Our Values
Our Values
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