Ken Palmen - Regional Development Director

Ken dove into the world of 1031 Exchange by co-founding and heading up a Qualified Intermediary (“QI”) company in Denver in 2012. In early 2019, he and the McCabe family saw a mutual opportunity for him to sell his firm to ERG and come aboard. Ken served on the Certified Exchange Specialist (CES)® Council for a number of years: a national group affiliated with the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) and dedicated to fostering Qualified Intermediary awareness, expertise and highest ethics.

A Colorado native, Ken ventured to Arizona long enough to earn dual undergraduate degrees from ASU, to find his bride (also a Colorado kid) and to realize there was no place like Colorful Colorado. Since his return he has earned an MBA from Regis University and prior to forming his QI firm, served as a member of executive teams in the greater Denver area. Personally, he and his wife have reveled in raising two fantastic children and taking in many of the outdoor activities Colorado is famous for: skiing, fishing and mountain biking to name a few.

Here are ERG, we handle all types of 1031 Exchanges, including straight, reverse, improvement, and construction, and real property exchanges. We provide 24/7 support so you can ask us questions anytime.

We provide educational and transaction support to investors, buyers, sellers, CPAs, attorneys, brokers, real estate agents, banking and title professionals to ensure that clients are comfortable (and even excited!) using a 1031 Exchange to defer paying taxes on even the most complex deals.

With 40 years of experience and 12,500+ transactions behind us, you’ll get expertise that saves closings and keeps deals from falling apart.

Our team prepares and reviews the documents necessary to complete your exchange and properly comply with current Section 1031 tax law offering you the protection and assurance you need to complete an exchange.

Contact Dave Foster serving Florida at 850-889-1031 or use the form below to contact Dave via email.