Steve has been a CPA for nearly forty years and an entrepreneur for over thirty. He has also been a licensed financial advisor/insurance agent for over twenty and a licensed real estate referral agent for over ten. During this time he has helped many small local businesses prosper by helping them increase their revenue base and control their costs, as well as invest prudently. He currently specializes in facilitating 1031 exchanges utilizing the DST form of ownership, Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund investments and cannabis enterprises. He graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Economics and an MBA in Accounting in 1981 and 82 respectively. He spent his first seven years, working for medium sized CPA firms primarily in NJ, providing tax and accounting services. He?s very active in the NJCPA and is a member of the Federal and State Tax Interest Groups and the Cannabis Interest Group. In addition, he chairs the NJDOL Workgroup. The Workgroup meets annually with the NJDOL&WD to discuss topics relevant to local practitioners. He?s also been treasurer and board member of a professional networking group for nearly twenty years He and his wife Rebecca reside in Livingston where he?s active in community affairs, specifically raising funds for the Livingston town skate park. The Shaiman?s have two adult children and three cats. Over the past five years he has immersed himself in cannabis issues not only in taxation but also in the finance, insurance, real estate and operational aspects of the industry. In doing so he has compiled many contacts in various aspects of the business. He is currently working with several prospective cannabis entrepreneurs and is looking forward to working with others.

David Gorenberg, attorney and Certified Exchange Specialist?, boasts over 30 years of experience in business development and public speaking, specifically covering topics related to 1031 Exchanges. David?s experience includes presenting 1031 exchange education on the largest of scales at venues with hundreds of attendees, to small, customized seminars for private organizations. David frequently lectures on topics including 1031 Exchange Regulations & rules, advanced concepts of 1031 Exchanges, and passive real estate investments such as Delaware Statutory Trusts (DTSs) as Replacement Property in a 1031 Exchange. David has lectured at The Wharton School, Penn State University, Rutgers University, and several other schools, as well as presented seminars to the Real Estate Investment Securities Association, Federation of Exchange Accommodators, National Association of REALTORS?, NREIA, and other professional associations private firms around the country.