By Dr. Robert G. Hetsler, Jr.
Qualified Intermediary for 1031 Exchanges & 1031 Exchange
Replacement Property Expert
I focus almost exclusively on two things and they both involve
money/assets. These services are Divorce and 1031 Exchanges, the
first relating to retirement division in Divorce, IRA Rollovers, 401K
Rollovers, and other Managed Assets as part of a divorce. I prepare,
throughout the USA, Qualified Domestic Relations Order “QDROS” and
founded the idea of a Transitional Support Expert/Divorce CFO. See below article.
I worked for several years for a real estate law firm after law school while developing my decade long
divorce mediation practice, provided divorce expert witness testimony in the areas of business
valuation, forensic accounting, retirement, asset division & finances.
I am also a licensed real estate agent, and that, coupled with being a CPA, with a law degree, and real
estate experience positioned me as an optimal Qualified Intermediary (”QI”) for 1031 exchanges. I
soon learned that both specialties brought with them several ways to add value, not bills, to my clients,
in both specialties, solely by utilizing my existing licenses and relationships which adds tremendous
value to all clients. Monetizing these two different services, either through money management
referrals, insurance referrals and many others. The incredible part is that my clients are clients for life
in that they always have a need for someone with my skillset to provide tax/financial planning and their
own personal advisor to ensure their other advisors stay on task so my clients are free to enjoy life. The
smile on the satisfied client's face in not quantifiable.
I grew up in a divorced home as the oldest of three boys and we lived on food stamps to survive. I was
the kid at school that received free lunch and also had to purchase groceries for the family, because my
mother and brothers were always too embarrassed. I knew then I was going to make the world a better
place and I'd like to think I have made a contribution already and I plan to contribute more with each
passing day.
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