COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA-- 1031 CORP., a nationwide qualified intermediary, announced Ellie Trovato has earned the designation of Certified Exchange Specialist® (CES®). The use of CES® is an earned accreditation to be leveraged after meeting the examination and work-experience criteria established by the CES® Certification Council of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA).
Ellie is an Exchange Officer in the Collegeville, Pennsylvania branch office. “Ellie is laser focused on providing an exceptional exchange experience for her clients and her efforts do not go unnoticed by her clients or their professional advisors. She also enjoys educating real estate investors and business owners of the many benefits offered through 1031 exchanges,” stated Margo McDonnell, President of 1031 CORP., and a charter member of the CES® Certification Council that developed and implemented the CES® Program in 2003.
Ellie is a member of the 1031 CORP. Technology Committee, FEA Education Committee and Conference Planning Committee. She also volunteers for Laurel House, a non-profit working to end domestic violence.
The FEA is the national trade organization representing the Qualified Intermediary (QI) industry and the interests of consumers who use these services. FEA also represents the legal and tax advisors and affiliated businesses directly involved in Section 1031 like-kind exchanges.
The Certified Exchange Specialist® (CES®) Program is a voluntary certification and continuing education program offered through the FEA explicitly designed for 1031 tax-deferred exchange practitioners. The comprehensive examination covers 1031 exchange-related topics designed to challenge the candidate’s knowledge of exchange rules and their competency in performing the necessary daily activities of an exchange accommodator company. The 120-question examination also focuses on those ethical issues present when any third party controls the funds of another. Individuals are eligible to apply to sit for the examination after three years of full-time, hands-on experience facilitating like-kind exchanges.
For more information on the CES® designation, please visit www.1031CES.org.
About 1031 CORP.
As a nationwide qualified intermediary for 1031 tax-deferred exchanges since 1991, 1031 CORP. strives to provide a superior exchange experience for its customers and their advisors. It provides its customers with enhanced security of funds, knowledgeable exchange professionals, and a commitment to keep the exchange process simple for its customers and advisors. For more information on 1031 CORP., please visit www.1031CORP.com.
