Who We Are

Founder & CO-CEO

Steven J. Goldstein is the co-founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of 1031 AES, LLC, a national qualified intermediary handling tax deferred exchanges in accordance with the guidelines of IRC Section 1031. Mr. Goldstein founded Title America Land Services, Inc., a national title insurance agency over 15 years ago and currently serves as its President and General Counsel. In addition to the foregoing, Mr. Goldstein is an attorney duly licensed to practice law in New York and is the managing member of Steven J. Goldstein, PLLC, a law firm handling residential and commercial real estate matters. Mr. Goldstein was admitted to the practice of law in 1987 and is a graduate of the Hofstra University School of Law. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and Nassau County Bar Association. Mr. Goldstein lives in Brookville, New York with his wife Sharon and dog Brody. They have 2 children, Lauren, and Emily and 2 grandchildren.

Founder & CO-CEO

Jared Beschel is the Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer for 1031 AES, LLC. During his 20-plus years as an attorney in the real estate and title industry, Jared has represented buyers, sellers, developers and lenders in sophisticated multi-million dollar commercial, residential and 1031 tax deferred exchange matters.

Jared received a Bachelor of Science Degree from SUNY Oneonta and a Juris Doctorate from the Hofstra University School of Law. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association.

General Counsel

John Brosnan is the General Counsel of 1031 AES, LLC. In his role as General Counsel, John supports the operations of the business and serves as a resource for 1031 AES clients and their advisors. Since becoming an admitted attorney in 2013, John has represented clients in a wide range of real estate related matters including representing clients in all phases of residential and commercial real estate transactions, asset purchases, leases, and the execution of 1031 exchanges. John has also represented both institutional and private lenders in real estate transactions.

In addition to his position at 1031 AES, John is a partner at Jared Beschel & Associates, PC where he represents clients in all real estate related matters and represents the Village of Farmingdale as a prosecutor where he has been a resident for over 30 years. John’s legal experience also includes criminal defense, traffic violations, and estate planning.

John is a graduate of Binghamton University, where he received a B.A. in History in 2010. John then graduated from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University where he was an Articles Editor for the Labor and Employment Law Journal. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and in the Eastern District for the State of New York.

Senior Exchange Officer

Derek has over 20 years of experience in all phases of real estate investing from large scale institutional and high-end residential development to small boutique real estate investments such as fix-n-flips, rental portfolios, and vacation and resort property development and management. He specializes in discovering multiple ways for each investor to create portfolio enhancing strategies using the power of the 1031 Exchange. He can effectively handle complex banking transactions with a positive and high-energy attitude providing our clients with the time and attention they deserve.

Managing Director of Sales

Dan Purcell comes to 1031 Asset after spending 23 years working in Sales & Trading on Wall Street, most recently as the Head of North American Sales & Trading for the Australian Bank Bell Potter Securities. Dan has spent the last few years running his own Real Estate Services firm, Leeds Pond Properties. Dan received his B.A. from Georgetown University 94’ and subsequently his J.D. from Fordham University Law School 00’.

Exchange Coordinator

Melissa Gavin is an Exchange Coordinator for 1031 AES.  She assists with the preparation of 1031 exchange documents and is responsible for coordinating and supporting exchangers and their advisors throughout the transaction.

Melissa has over 20 years’ experience in the title insurance industry.  She has detailed knowledge of the process of residential and commercial real estate transactions.  Melissa is also a notary public in Nassau County.

Client Service Administrator

1031 AES, LLC

Jessica Perna is a Client Service Administrator at 1031 AES, LLC. She assists with the preparation of 1031 exchange documents and is responsible for coordinating and supporting exchangers and their advisors throughout the transaction. Jessica has experience in conducting real estate transactions for lenders on residential properties and is a licensed NYS Mortgage Loan Originator.

Jared W. Beschel & Associates, PC

Jessica Perna began working as a legal assistant in real estate law in August 2022. She has gained valuable experience in all aspects of real estate law, including but not limited to purchases, refinances, and CEMAs for both residential and commercial properties.

Prior to working as a legal assistant, she was a National Closing Manager for a Mortgage Lender for ten years.

Exchange Coordinator

Tricia Mackay is an Exchange Coordinator with 1031 AES, LLC. She is responsible for the preparation of the 1031 exchange documents as well supporting all aspects of the company’s business.

Tricia is a real estate paralegal with experience in both residential and commercial real estate transactions as well as the title insurance industry in the escrow, recording and closing departments.