
Ray DeWitt
Ray is the President & Co-Founder of 1031 DST Group. With 20+ years of experience, he helps investors navigate tax-efficient strategies and build lasting financial confidence.
MoneyRay DeWitt: How I Became “The 1031 DST Guy”My name is Ray DeWitt, and after more than two decades in financial services, I became known for helping real estate owners and high-income professionals understand 1031 exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts as part of broader, tax-aware planning conversations. That...Jan 15, 2026
MoneyWhy 1031 DST Exchanges Matter: A Strategic Lever for Real Estate Investors and High-Income ProfessionalsAfter a successful real estate sale, the celebration often stops when you calculate how much of your gain will be lost to...Oct 21, 2025
MoneyHow Capital Gains Quietly Drain Wealth and What You Can Do About ItEvery win should last. Selling a company, closing a property deal, or realizing a strong investment is meant to feel like a...Nov 26, 2025
MoneyPrivate Markets, Alternative Assets, and the Accredited Investor AdvantageReaching accredited investor status is a milestone few achieve. It reflects years of work, consistent decision-making, or a legacy to honor and...Dec 13, 2025
MoneyAdvantaged Tax Strategies Every High-Income Earner Should Know Taxes affect everyone, but for high-income individuals, they can quietly erode the very growth you've worked so hard to create. Capital...Oct 9, 2025
PeopleRay DeWitt on Building Income and Legacy Through Tax-Aware PlanningWealth isn’t only measured in numbers. For many professionals, executives, and families, true wealth means knowing that income will last, loved ones...Dec 29, 2025
MoneyModern Tax Mitigation Tools for High-Net-Worth InvestorsTaxes remain one of the largest expenses for high-income professionals. Without a plan, they quietly drain growth and limit what can be...Nov 18, 2025
MoneyRay DeWitt On Exploring Alternative Assets: New Avenues for Preserving and Growing WealthTraditional public markets can react quickly to headlines, economic reports, and policy changes. For many investors, this creates an interest in approaches...Jan 8, 2026
MoneyDiversified, Tax-Aware Strategies Beyond Real EstateReal estate has long been a cornerstone for building wealth. Yet for executives and high-income professionals, focusing only on property can leave...Nov 12, 2025
PeopleRay DeWitt on Tax Awareness and Timing as the Year BeginsMy name is Ray DeWitt, and after more than two decades working in financial services, I’ve noticed that, like many aspects of...Jan 22, 2026
MoneyThree 2026 Tax-Planning Areas Business Owners and Investors May Want to Review Before Year-EndYour Tax Return Is a Receipt. The Tax Decisions Happened Months Ago.Tax season has a way of making taxes feel like an April problem. By the time a return is being prepared, however, many of the financial decisions that influence...Oct 30, 2026
People“I Want to Sell My Rental. I Just Don’t Want Another One.” How Tired Landlords Can Explore a 1031 DST When They Want Less Management and More Time BackThere comes a point when some landlords realize their rental property is taking up more than space in their portfolio. It is...Oct 21, 2026
Money1031 Exchange Rules Every CPA, Attorney and Real Estate Advisor Should Know Before a Client SellsWhen a client is preparing to sell appreciated investment real estate, the sale itself is only part of the planning conversation.A CPA...Sep 28, 2026
MoneyRetire From Property Management: A Different Way to Think About Real EstateThere’s a moment I see often with real estate investors.It doesn’t happen when they buy their first property.It doesn’t even happen when...Aug 14, 2026
MoneyLooking Beyond a Single Asset ClassOne of the advantages of working in the private markets is the ability to access a broader range of opportunities. I often...Jul 9, 2026
MoneyHigh Taxable Income? Why Investors Are Looking at Shipping ContainersA strong income year can create a good problem with real tax consequences. Business owners, executives, real estate investors, and high-income professionals...Jul 2, 2026
MoneyBeyond Real Estate: Exploring Oil, Gas, and Exotic Wildlife Investment StrategiesWhen most investors think about tax-aware investing, real estate is often the first strategy that comes to mind. In my experience working...Jun 23, 2026
MoneyTax Strategies Investors Often Overlook: Legal Tools Used by Sophisticated InvestorsWhen people hear about large corporations paying relatively little in taxes, it often raises an important question: How do they do it?...Jun 12, 2026
MoneyCapital Gains Tax Strategies: Understanding Opportunity Zone InvestmentsOne of the most common questions investors ask after a successful investment is simple: What happens when I have a large capital...Jun 8, 2026
MoneyThinking of Selling Investment Property? Why Planning Ahead MattersFor many real estate investors, the most important decision doesn’t happen after selling a property. It happens before the sale ever takes...Jun 1, 2026Want a page like this? Learn how to get listed →



































