About Us
Q-1031's story
Q-1031.com was started because after years and years of client's frustrations with accommodation services, we found it was easier to start our own. Too many exchanges fail because of a lack of tax planning, so whether it's a 1031 exchange, 537 IST, DST, UPREIT, Q-1031 has the safety net in place for you to make sure you continue to defer your capital gains taxes.
Meet the Team
Christian Ramsey
Principal / AIF® / Capital Gains Expert
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Christian Ramsey is a Best-Selling Author and seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience as a licensed advisor. He specializes in advanced strategies involving real estate and business transactions, as well as the management of trust assets. His expertise has been featured in numerous publications, including The Auburn Journal, The Granite Bay View, and the Journal of Financial Planning. In 2007, he published "Land Rich, Cash Poor", and more recently co-authored the Best-Selling Book "Just Say No – To Bad Financial Advice" (2025).
Kevin Brunner
Founder / CEO / Advisor
Orange, California
Kevin Brunner isn't your typical financial advisor. A Marine veteran with 40+ years of experience in business, M&A, and Financial Services, and 3,800+ successful transactions, Kevin has saved his clients over $1.52B (Average savings $400,000) in unnecessary taxes. Featured in Forbes, host of The Smart Money Hour on KABC, and Best-Selling Author of "Just Say No To Bad Financial Advice." Kevin leads a multidisciplinary team of advisors, CPAs, and attorneys specializing in retirement income, tax planning, business strategy, and wealth preservation.
Trevor LaParl
Chief Operations Officer / Advisor
Orange, California
Trevor LaParl is a CTBA and Subject Matter Expert for Installment Sales with a dedication to assisting clients and estates navigate complex capital gains tax and income tax decisions with clarity and confidence. He has hosted webinars and educational workshops that have helped hundreds of individuals better understand capital gains mitigation, installment sale strategies, and broader financial positioning decisions.
Nathan Partch
Principal / Chief Marketing Officer
Huntington Beach, California
Nathan Partch is a growth architect for financial services firms, specializing in marketing infrastructure, operational alignment, and scalable client acquisition systems. As CMO of Q Financial & Insurance Solutions, Nathan oversees strategic growth initiatives across departments. He is also the Co-Founder of Q Marketing and Q Realty.
Matt Nye
Chief Innovations Officer / CTBA
Orange, California
Matt Nye is the Chief Innovations Officer at The Q Companies, driving technology strategy and AI-powered solutions across the organization. As a Certified Tax and Business Advisor (CTBA), Matt combines deep technical expertise with financial services knowledge to build platforms that help advisors and clients navigate complex capital gains tax strategies more effectively.
Stephen Chow
Advisor / Chief Financial Officer
Los Angeles, California
Stephen is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in senior executive roles spanning finance, operations, technology, and strategic leadership. Throughout his 30+ year career in Entertainment, Fintech, and Startup companies, Stephen demonstrates clear leadership and vision, leveraging modern tools to transform how organizations align their financial strategies with business objectives.
Craig S. Redler
Trustee / Attorney
Newport Beach, California
Craig has held positions with several prestigious international law firms, both as an experienced litigator, and later serving as Trustee for off-shore trusts settled by high net-worth clients. He has earned the prestigious designation of Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) from the Society of Trust and Estate Planners (STEP) where he serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange County California chapter.
Sandi Shaner
Executive Assistant / VP of Business Development
San Diego, California
Sandi Shaner is a seasoned professional with a diverse and accomplished background spanning events management, sales and marketing, strategic leadership, corporate development, and higher education. Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership at USC, Sandi is deeply committed to blending theory with real-world application.
Vicki Miller
Transaction Coordinator
Salt Lake City, Utah
Vicki Miller brings over a decade of experience in real estate, operations, and client relations to her role as Transaction Coordinator. She has built a reputation for accuracy, organization, and seamless execution. Her expertise includes contract management, documentation oversight, deadline monitoring, and process optimization.
Mark Nathanson, CPA
Trust Administrator
St. Louis, Missouri
Mark Nathanson earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has been in public accounting for over 35 years. Mark serves as a tax strategist and advisor to primarily high-net-worth individuals, along with trusts and business entities.