I didn’t grow up poor, but I wasn’t “buy-whatever-you-want” rich either. I wanted more—the freedom that money provides—so I got to work. By day, I built a $400K/year real estate sales business in just four years; by night, I managed my family’s multifamily portfolio. But I realized true wealth isn’t just about earning—it’s about making money work for you. After 20+ years in real estate and alternative investing, I cracked the code to financial, time, and location freedom. Today, I live in Costa Rica with my two kids, working remotely and helping high-net-worth investors access exclusive, risk-mitigated US real estate deals that generate strong returns while preserving wealth.
Sarah Miskelly
Strategic Partners
Zach Haptonstall, MBA
Rise48
Zach Haptonstall was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity, Rise48 Communities, and Rise48 Construction. Zach’s main responsibilities as CEO include overseeing all acquisitions, sourcing capital, and building strategic partnerships. Since 2019, Rise48 Equity has completed $2 Billion+ Dollars in Total Transactions.
Joe Berko
Astor Realty Capital
Joe (Yossi) Berko is the CEO and Founder of Astor Realty Capital, an institutionally backed private equity investment firm with 3.65 million SF of real estate in major US markets valued at over $2.27 billion dollars. Joe is a nationally recognized, inspirational entrepreneur with over 25 years of successful career predicated on profitable investments, ethics, and integrity.
Ben Fraser
Aspen Funds
Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds, provides premier investment management services. Specializing in out-of-the-box investments, Mr. Fraser co-hosts the Invest Like a Billionaire podcast. Before Aspen, he was a Commercial Lender at First Business Bank and a Commercial Credit Underwriter at Crossfirst Bank. He also helped grow Tortoise Capital Advisors' AUM from ~$3 billion to ~$7 billion. Ben holds an MBA from Azusa Pacific University and a BS in Finance from the University of Kansas.
