regulated qi: Why a Qualified Trust Account is Essential for Your 1031 Exchange! - 04/20/26 09:31 PM
Protecting your sale proceeds is just as critical as finding the right replacement property during a 1031 Exchange.
To avoid immediate tax liabilities, you must prevent the "constructive receipt" or "actual receipt" of your exchange funds. The safest, most secure way to achieve this compliance is by utilizing a separate, segregated, dual-signature, restricted qualified trust account (QTA) for the net proceeds from the sale of your relinquished property.
Here is why a QTA is essential for your next transaction:
Ensures strict legal separation of your money from a qualified Intermediary’s corporate operating funds and assets. Requires dual-signature approvals from the taxpayer to prevent … (0 comments)

regulated qi: The Hidden Risks of Using Unregulated 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries - 03/31/26 05:14 PM
Did you know that most 1031 exchange qualified intermediaries operate without any licensing, regulatory oversight or audit requirements, that one can set-up shop as a QI? The QI industry is not licensed or regulated.
Trusting an unlicensed and unregulated entity with your sale proceeds carries significant financial risk. The historic bankruptcy of LandAmerica 1031 Exchange Services demonstrated exactly how millions of dollars in client funds can be lost when a company lacks strict investment restrictions and mandatory audits.
Our latest article, "The Hidden Risks of Using Unregulated 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries," provides a factual, structured framework to protect your investments. It guides … (1 comments)

regulated qi: Protecting Your 1031 Exchange Funds: How to Safeguard your Money! - 03/29/26 07:15 PM
A 1031 exchange provides powerful tax-deferral benefits, but the safety of your equity capital ("1031 exchange funds") depends entirely on the qualified intermediary (QI), often referred to as accommodator or facilitator, that you choose to administer your tax-deferred exchange.
The 1031 QI industry operates without any kind of federal licensing or regulatory oversight. A mistake or lapse in security by an unregulated intermediary can lead to a disqualified exchange or the complete loss of your funds. To safeguard your investments, you must demand strict financial protections.
When selecting a QI, always verify these critical criteria:
Licensing and regulatory oversight: Ensure … (0 comments)

regulated qi: 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries Are Not Created Equal - 03/15/19 11:20 PM
Accommodators Are Absolutely Not Created Equal; Differences Major Risk 
Taxpayers generally think that tax deferred exchange qualified intermediaries are all exactly the same – but 1031 exchange qualified intermediaries (QIs) are absolutely not created equal – and the differences can make a huge difference between a successful 1031 exchange vs. a failed exchange.
Exchangors rarely realized that there is no regulatory body or governmental oversight of QIs.  The industry is not licensed nor regulated.  Did you know that few qualified intermediaries are actually licensed, regulated, audited or have any type of minimum equity capital requirements? This is a very scary fact when you … (1 comments)

regulated qi: Wyoming Division of Banking Grants Trust Company Charter to Exeter - 03/13/19 10:07 PM
Cheyenne, Wyoming--The Exeter Group, LLC announced that the Wyoming State Banking Board held its public hearing regarding the Application For Charter To Operate A State Trust Company for Exeter Trust Company (proposed, in formation) and that upon a unanimous vote the State of Wyoming Attorney General issued an Order granting a trust company charter to Exeter Trust Company, a Wyoming corporation (proposed, in formation). 
Licensed, Regulated, Audited
Exeter Trust Company will be licensed, regulated and audited by the Wyoming Division of Banking and will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Exeter Group, LLC.  Exeter Trust Company will place Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC in … (1 comments)