Daniel Raupp is a co-founder and the Managing Partner of Fortitude Investment Group. He leads the company’s wealth management practice with a particular focus on real estate private equity and helping clients with tax-efficient investment solutions in the area of 1033 and 1031 eligible asset-back securities. Dan began his career in Charlotte, NC, with Bank of America in 1999 and parlayed that early experience into a profession where he has been widely recognized for his work in venture capital, investment banking, and real estate. Dan is an active member of several charitable organizations, including GLADS.org, a non-profit committed to helping place people with down syndrome with adopting parents. Daniel is also an avid member of ABLI, nyabli.com, New York’s Association for a Better Long Island. Since 2007 Daniel has managed his portfolio of development projects and rental apartment buildings, and other asset classes he currently owns. Daniel directs a range of strategic initiatives to successfully leverage core competencies in tax-efficient investing, alternative investments, and operational excellence to create customer value. His credentials include a Series 7 General Securities Representative (GS) License, Series 24 Principal of General Representatives License, Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent License, and a Life/Accident and Health Agent License. Dan lives in New York with his family of four daughters and his beautiful wife.