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Vanguard 1031 Exchange - Safeguard Your Investments

We are a national, fully independent, 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary 

We work for you, not against you

At Vanguard 1031 Exchange, our focus is on being consultative and solutions oriented. Uniquely, we are one of the only fully independent, national, 1031 Exchange Facilitators, that employ experts who have achieved the designation ‘Certified Exchange Specialist’

Vanguard 1031 Exchange has been a leading choice of attorneys, real estate professionals, and family offices when experience, certainty, and speed of execution are paramount.

We work for you

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Brandon Burns

President of Vanguard 1031 Exchange

Mr. Burns is a real estate tax advisor and is a senior leader for Vanguard 1031 Exchange. He has a strong background in real estate tax, real estate finance, & title. He is an expert with thousands of hours speaking to both small and large crowds on 1031 Exchanges and other real estate tax topics.

With Vanguard 1031 Exchange,
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supporting you throughout your exchange process

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Our Difference

Vanguard 1031 Exchange sets a high standard for IRC §1031 regulations and reporting guidelines.
Provides segregated and insured exchange accounts
Providing detailed reporting
Provides a Fidelity Bond specifically designed for Qualified Intermediaries
Requires signed client authorization to transfer funds
Deposits all exchange escrow funds in an FDIC insured bank, offering up to $100,000,000 of FDIC insurance per exchange.
Employs people who have achieved the Certified Exchange Specialist designation.
Successfully completed a System and Organization (SOC) 2 Type 1 audit.
The expertise of a qualified intermediary extends beyond mere transactional support. Choosing a QI with the right blend of experience and expertise is not merely a regulatory formality; it’s a strategic investment in the success of a 1031 exchange. The right qualified intermediary not only brings peace of mind but also ensures the financial and legal fidelity of the exchange, enabling investors to maximize their investment potential while staying compliant with the intricate tax laws that govern 1031 exchanges.

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If you or your client owns investment property and are thinking about selling it and buying another property, you should consider 1031 tax-deferred exchange.
For 1031 exchange assistance, please call one of our following offices:
San Diego, CA   – 858-331-1031
Dallas, TX           – 469-620-8588
Toll Free (USA)  – 855-489-1031

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While following the IRS requirements of strict adherence to regulatory compliance, we uniquely pair this with a focus on being consultative and solutions oriented.  

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It’s a strategic business decision

Selecting the right qualified intermediary for your 1031 exchange is not just a critical step in meeting the requirements set by the Internal Revenue Code; it’s a strategic business decision that can affect the outcome of your investment. 

Mr. Burns is a real estate tax advisor and is a senior leader for Vanguard 1031 Exchange. He has a strong background in real estate tax, real estate finance, & title.

He is an expert with thousands of hours speaking to both small and large crowds on 1031 Exchanges and other real estate tax topics.

He has worked on an excess of four thousand 1031 exchange transactions, both large and small. In addition, he has served on investment committees of real estate Family Offices and private Real Estate Funds for the last 9 years.

He is a licensed professional who has passed the rigorous requirements to be awarded the ‘Certified Exchange Specialist®’ designation. As a licensed CES®, Mr. Burns has a fiduciary duty to uphold a stringent code of ethics and maintain continuing education on all 1031 exchange matters.

He spends much of his time educating investors, and their advisors, on all nuances applicable to individual situations relating to IRC §1031. This ranges from complicated 1031 exchange issues, such as reverse exchanges or complicated partnership tax structures, to basic 1031 exchange questions.

He has been a featured speaker at a number of national and local real estate conferences. Additionally, he has built vast network of RE Attorneys, CPA’s, Real Estate Brokers, Financial Advisors, Family Offices and Title/Escrow agents – serving as a trusted advisor on 1031 exchange matters.

There are very few other real estate professionals who have started careers in high margin, low volume sectors of real estate then moved to low margin, high volume sectors. Mr. Burns’ unique CRE investment background, which include; hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate investment experience with a Family Office, personally investing as a Principal, and former creation and distribution of DSTs/TICs – providing insights he is able to share.