DISCOVER A NEW PATH to

$100K+ IN ANNUAL PASSIVE INCOME THROUGH REAL ESTATE

DISCOVER A NEW PATH to $100K+ IN ANNUAL PASSIVE INCOME

THROUGH REAL ESTATE

If you’re looking for a faster, more strategic path to retirement...

We’ll show you how a proven real estate model can help you build meaningful passive income beyond traditional retirement planning. Whether you're 25 or 65, the right strategy can change your timeline.

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If you’re looking for a faster, more strategic path to retirement...

We’ll show you how a proven real estate model can help you build meaningful passive income beyond traditional retirement planning. Whether you're 25 or 65, the right strategy can change your timeline.

$1B+

TRANSACTED REAL ESTATE

200+

ACTIVE PARTNERS

$100M+

INVESTOR EARNINGS

$1B+

TRANSACTED REAL ESTATE

200+

ACTIVE PARTNERS

$100M+

INVESTOR EARNINGS

 IF YOU’RE A HOMEOWNER, A 401 (k) -ER, INVESTOR, BUSINESS OWNER, OR SOMEONE PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT, THIS IS FOR YOU.

 IF YOU’RE A HOMEOWNER, A 401 (k) -ER, INVESTOR, BUSINESS OWNER, OR SOMEONE PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT, THIS IS FOR YOU.

HOW CAN YOU BUILD

MEANINGFUL RETIREMENT/PASSIVE INCOME IN TODAY’S ECONOMY?

If you have these, you have a winning combination for reaching $100K+ per year in passive income. 

You Need This

One Of, Or A Combination:

  • Home Equity
  • Retirement Funds
  • Savings
  • Investable Capital
  • Desire for a better retirement plan

+ THIS

OUR PROVEN

REAL ESTATE MODEL

WITH TURNKEY INVESTMENTS

Find Out if You’re Ready to Open the Floodgates to More Cash Flow and Long-Term Wealth Building

We Have 5, 10, 15, and 20+ Year Game Plans.

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HOW CAN YOU BUILD MEANINGFUL RETIREMENT/PASSIVE INCOME

IN TODAY’S ECONOMY?

If you have these, you have a winning combination for reaching $100K+ per year in passive income. 

You Need This

One Of, Or A Combination:

  • Home Equity
  • Retirement Funds
  • Savings
  • Investable Capital
  • Desire for a better retirement plan

+ THIS

OUR PROVEN

REAL ESTATE MODEL

WITH TURNKEY INVESTMENTS

Find Out if You’re Ready to Open the Floodgates to More Cash Flow and Long-Term Wealth Building

We Have 5, 10, 15, and 20+ Year Game Plans.

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DON’T BELIEVE US?

WE HAVE THE RESULTS TO

PROVE IT. 

RON & SARAH

Client Experience | Poinciana, Florida 
$108K GAIN IN 32 MONTHS
  • Purchase Price: $197K
  • Current Value: $305K
  • Equity Multiple: 1.55X
Total ROI: 54.8%

BRENT & LAURIE

Client Experience | Ocala, Florida 
$116K GAIN IN 23 MONTHS
  • Purchase Price: $200K
  • Current Value: $318K
  • Equity Multiple: 1.59X
Total ROI: 59.0%

KY & JESSICA

Client Experience | Poinciana, Florida 
$106K GAIN IN 17 MONTHS
  • Purchase Price: $195K
  • Current Value: $301K
  • Equity Multiple: 1.54X
Total ROI: 54.4%

DON’T BELIEVE US?

WE HAVE THE RESULTS TO 

PROVE IT.

RON & SARAH

Client Experience | Poinciana, Florida 
$108K GAIN IN 32 MONTHS
  • Purchase Price: $197K
  • Current Value: $305K
  • Equity Multiple: 1.55X
Total ROI: 54.8%

BRENT & LAURIE

Client Experience | Ocala, Florida 
$116K GAIN IN 23 MONTHS
  • Purchase Price: $200K
  • Current Value: $318K
  • Equity Multiple: 1.59X
Total ROI: 59.0%

KY & JESSICA

Client Experience | Poinciana, Florida 
$106K GAIN IN 17 MONTHS
  • Purchase Price: $195K
  • Current Value: $301K
  • Equity Multiple: 1.54X
Total ROI: 54.4%

HOW OUR $100K+/YR REAL ESTATE INCOME MODEL WORKS

WHAT we do

💪 We Handle The Heavy Lifting 💪

Our Simplified Approach

Our model is designed to take what’s often a fragmented, time-consuming investment process and turn it into a streamlined, hands-off experience.

Instead of asking investors to figure out every moving part on their own, the goal is to lend a turnkey path to building income-producing real estate.


Research & Result Oriented

We identify high-opportunity growth markets, source properties that fit our model, manage the acquisition process, oversee any setup or rehab coordination, and place qualified lease option residents into the home. 

From there, our team supports the ongoing bookkeeping, tax coordination, portfolio oversight, and long-term scale plan.

WHAT THE INVESTOR DOES

🚀 You enjoy the passive side of the partnership 🚀

You Bring the Capital

That may include bringing available capital, retirement funds, home equity, or another approved funding source, aligning on long-term goals, reviewing the game plan, and making key strategic decisions as the portfolio grows.


Hands Off Investing

In other words, the investor is not expected to become the operator. The structure is designed so the investor can participate in the upside of the strategy without taking on the day-to-day burden of finding markets, managing properties, handling residents, coordinating contractors, or building systems from scratch.

Find Out if You’re Ready to Open the Floodgates to More Cash Flow and Long-Term Wealth Building

We Have 5, 10, 15, and 20+ Year Game Plans.

*** Limited Space Available ***

HOW OUR $100K+/YR REAL ESTATE

INCOME MODEL WORKS

WHAT we do

💪 We Handle The Heavy Lifting

Our Simplified Approach

Our model is designed to take what’s often a fragmented, time-consuming investment process and turn it into a streamlined, hands-off experience.

Instead of asking investors to figure out every moving part on their own, the goal is to lend a turnkey path to building income-producing real estate.

Research & Result Oriented

We identify high-opportunity growth markets, source properties that fit our model, manage the acquisition process, oversee any setup or rehab coordination, and place qualified lease option residents into the home. 

From there, our team supports the ongoing bookkeeping, tax coordination, portfolio oversight, and long-term scale plan.

WHAT THE
INVESTOR DOES

🚀 You enjoy the passive side of the partnership

You Bring the Capital

That may include bringing available capital, retirement funds, home equity, or another approved funding source, aligning on long-term goals, reviewing the game plan, and making key strategic decisions as the portfolio grows.

Hands Off Investing

In other words, the investor is not expected to become the operator. The structure is designed so the investor can participate in the upside of the strategy without taking on the day-to-day burden of finding markets, managing properties, handling residents, coordinating contractors, or building systems from scratch.

Find Out if You’re Ready to Open the Floodgates to More Cash Flow and Long-Term Wealth Building

We Have 5, 10, 15, and 20+ Year Game Plans.

*** Limited Space Available ***

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR HOME EQUITY:

WHY THIS MODEL WORKS:

Traditional retirement planning is often built around accumulation first, then depletion later.

Our model is built around a different goal: 
Creating income that can renew itself month after month while the underlying assets continue to grow over time.
WHY WE LOVE LEASE OPTIONS
Lease options are a key part of our strategy because they can create multiple layers of performance from a single property.

Rather than relying only on standard rent, the model may also benefit from an upfront option deposit, premium monthly rent, reduced turnover and repair costs, and potential appreciation over time. That combination is one of the reasons lease options can outperform traditional rentals in certain situations.

WHY IT CAN BE MORE HANDS-OFF:

One of the biggest advantages of this model is that it reduces the friction that often makes real estate feel overwhelming.

Because the system handles market selection, acquisitions, setup, coordination, and ongoing support, the investor does not have to build the machine alone.

And because lease option residents often have a stronger ownership mindset than traditional renters, the model reduces some of the common pain points tied to vacancies, maintenance, and turnover.

WHY IT’S BUILT FOR INCOME AND GROWTH
This is not just about owning property.

It is about using real estate to pursue two outcomes at the same time: meaningful monthly income now, and long-term portfolio growth over time.

That matters because retirement is not simply a question of how much money you have saved. It’s a question of whether your assets can produce enough durable income to support the life you want later.

WHY THIS MAY MAKE MORE SENSE THAN DOING IT ALONE:

Many people like the idea of real estate, but never build meaningful momentum because they’re trying to figure everything out themselves.

They have to choose markets, analyze deals, secure properties, manage contractors, handle residents, track bookkeeping, and map out an exit strategy, all while trying not to make expensive mistakes.

This model is for people who want a real plan, not just more information. It’s for those who want access to a system, a strategy, and an execution path that can help turn available capital into a more intentional retirement income plan right away.

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Retirement planning is the process of determining how much money you will need to save and invest in order to have a comfortable retirement and what steps you need to take to achieve that goal. It involves analyzing your current financial situation, including your savings, investments, and debt, and creating a plan to help you achieve your retirement goals.

Some key questions to consider when planning for retirement include:
  • When do you want to retire?
  • ​How much money do you want to have saved by the time you retire?
  • ​How much money will you need to maintain your current standard of living in retirement?
  • ​What sources of income will you have in retirement, such as Social Security, pensions, and investments?
  • ​What expenses do you expect to have in retirement, such as housing, healthcare, and leisure activities?
EPIC Financial Strategies take a far more customized approach to this planning than a typical cookie cutter plan. EPIC will show you how to incorporate the power of actuarial science coupled with your market based investments to create a substantially higher and more sustainable income stream.

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

The goal of wealth management is to help clients achieve financial security and stability over the long term. This may involve developing strategies to grow and preserve wealth, minimize taxes, and manage risk. Wealth management is a collaborative process that involves ongoing communication and review to ensure that a client's financial plan stays on track and continues to meet their changing needs and goals. It involves developing a comprehensive financial plan that takes into account an individual's or family's current financial situation, future goals, and risk tolerance. Wealth management typically includes a range of financial services, such as investment management, financial planning, tax planning, estate planning, and risk management.

Disability insurance

Disability income insurance, also known as disability insurance or income protection, is a type of insurance that provides financial protection in the event that you are unable to work due to a disability. 

There are two main types of disability income insurance: short-term disability insurance and long-term disability insurance. Short-term disability insurance provides coverage for a specific period of time, typically between three months and one year. Long-term disability insurance provides coverage for a longer period of time, often until the policyholder reaches retirement age.

EPIC can help you build an income replacement plan that minimally covers the essentials for you. For those looking for more robust protection EPIC can design a plan that can help you to meet your current obligations and maintain your standard of living. This is where understanding your full financial picture becomes so important.

group benefits

Group benefits are employee benefits that are provided to a group of employees. These benefits are often sponsored by an employer and may include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, and other types of coverage.

These can be voluntary benefits where the employee pays some cost and can chose to participate or not. There are also benefits that are given to the employee as part of their overall compensation.

Some common types of group benefits include:
  • Health insurance
  • ​Group Life insurance
  • ​Group Disability insurance
  • Retirement plans: Employers may offer retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans or pension plans, to help employees save for retirement.
  • Other types of group benefits may include dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Employers may offer group benefits as a way to attract and retain employees, as well as to promote the health and well-being of their workforce. Group benefits can also provide tax advantages for both the employer and the employee.

college funding

College funding can be a significant financial undertaking, as the cost of higher education has been rising in recent years. There are several options available to help students and their families pay for college, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.

One important aspect of college funding is planning ahead. It is a good idea to start thinking about how you will pay for college well before your child is ready to enroll. This will give you time to research your options and make a plan. Some steps you can take to plan for college funding include:
  • Researching financial aid options
  • Saving for college
  • Evaluating your budget
  • Considering alternative options
EPIC Financial Strategies can help you understand the options available for you as well as, how to best position your assets to minimize there impact on your Child’s FAFSA application. 

WHY THIS MODEL WORKS:

WHY THIS MODEL WORKS:

Traditional retirement planning is often built around accumulation first, then depletion later.

Our model is built around a different goal: 
Creating income that can renew itself month after month while the underlying assets continue to grow over time.
WHY WE LOVE LEASE OPTIONS
Lease options are a key part of our strategy because they can create multiple layers of performance from a single property.

Rather than relying only on standard rent, the model may also benefit from an upfront option deposit, premium monthly rent, reduced turnover and repair costs, and potential appreciation over time. That combination is one of the reasons lease options can outperform traditional rentals in certain situations.

WHY IT CAN BE MORE HANDS-OFF:

One of the biggest advantages of this model is that it reduces the friction that often makes real estate feel overwhelming.

Because the system handles market selection, acquisitions, setup, coordination, and ongoing support, the investor does not have to build the machine alone.

And because lease option residents often have a stronger ownership mindset than traditional renters, the model reduces some of the common pain points tied to vacancies, maintenance, and turnover.

WHY IT’S BUILT FOR INCOME AND GROWTH
This is not just about owning property.

It is about using real estate to pursue two outcomes at the same time: meaningful monthly income now, and long-term portfolio growth over time.

That matters because retirement is not simply a question of how much money you have saved. It’s a question of whether your assets can produce enough durable income to support the life you want later.

WHY THIS MAY MAKE MORE SENSE THAN DOING IT ALONE:

Many people like the idea of real estate, but never build meaningful momentum because they’re trying to figure everything out themselves.

They have to choose markets, analyze deals, secure properties, manage contractors, handle residents, track bookkeeping, and map out an exit strategy, all while trying not to make expensive mistakes.

This model is for people who want a real plan, not just more information. It’s for those who want access to a system, a strategy, and an execution path that can help turn available capital into a more intentional retirement income plan right away.

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Retirement planning is the process of determining how much money you will need to save and invest in order to have a comfortable retirement and what steps you need to take to achieve that goal. It involves analyzing your current financial situation, including your savings, investments, and debt, and creating a plan to help you achieve your retirement goals.

Some key questions to consider when planning for retirement include:
  • When do you want to retire?
  • ​How much money do you want to have saved by the time you retire?
  • ​How much money will you need to maintain your current standard of living in retirement?
  • ​What sources of income will you have in retirement, such as Social Security, pensions, and investments?
  • ​What expenses do you expect to have in retirement, such as housing, healthcare, and leisure activities?
EPIC Financial Strategies take a far more customized approach to this planning than a typical cookie cutter plan. EPIC will show you how to incorporate the power of actuarial science coupled with your market based investments to create a substantially higher and more sustainable income stream.

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

The goal of wealth management is to help clients achieve financial security and stability over the long term. This may involve developing strategies to grow and preserve wealth, minimize taxes, and manage risk. Wealth management is a collaborative process that involves ongoing communication and review to ensure that a client's financial plan stays on track and continues to meet their changing needs and goals. It involves developing a comprehensive financial plan that takes into account an individual's or family's current financial situation, future goals, and risk tolerance. Wealth management typically includes a range of financial services, such as investment management, financial planning, tax planning, estate planning, and risk management.

Disability insurance

Disability income insurance, also known as disability insurance or income protection, is a type of insurance that provides financial protection in the event that you are unable to work due to a disability. 

There are two main types of disability income insurance: short-term disability insurance and long-term disability insurance. Short-term disability insurance provides coverage for a specific period of time, typically between three months and one year. Long-term disability insurance provides coverage for a longer period of time, often until the policyholder reaches retirement age.

EPIC can help you build an income replacement plan that minimally covers the essentials for you. For those looking for more robust protection EPIC can design a plan that can help you to meet your current obligations and maintain your standard of living. This is where understanding your full financial picture becomes so important.

group benefits

Group benefits are employee benefits that are provided to a group of employees. These benefits are often sponsored by an employer and may include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, and other types of coverage.

These can be voluntary benefits where the employee pays some cost and can chose to participate or not. There are also benefits that are given to the employee as part of their overall compensation.

Some common types of group benefits include:
  • Health insurance
  • ​Group Life insurance
  • ​Group Disability insurance
  • Retirement plans: Employers may offer retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans or pension plans, to help employees save for retirement.
  • Other types of group benefits may include dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Employers may offer group benefits as a way to attract and retain employees, as well as to promote the health and well-being of their workforce. Group benefits can also provide tax advantages for both the employer and the employee.

college funding

College funding can be a significant financial undertaking, as the cost of higher education has been rising in recent years. There are several options available to help students and their families pay for college, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.

One important aspect of college funding is planning ahead. It is a good idea to start thinking about how you will pay for college well before your child is ready to enroll. This will give you time to research your options and make a plan. Some steps you can take to plan for college funding include:
  • Researching financial aid options
  • Saving for college
  • Evaluating your budget
  • Considering alternative options
EPIC Financial Strategies can help you understand the options available for you as well as, how to best position your assets to minimize there impact on your Child’s FAFSA application. 

BACKED BY A TEAM & SYSTEM BUILT

FOR SCALE, EXECUTION, AND RESULTS

Kris Krohn

FOUNDER | CEO

2003: Purchased his first home while in college at 23.
2006: Graduated college with 25 homes and financially free.
2006: Wrote "The Strait Path to Real Estate Wealth" documenting the BEST wealth building Real Estate strategies.
​2007: Started his own company to help investors transact the best turn key real estate.
​2009: Man-handled the recession for mega profits while mastering out-of-state investing for maximum growth and cash flow
​2015: Launched YouTube channel, wrote more books, held incredible events. Thousands of successful students.
​2018: Officially transacted over 4,000 deals and a billion dollars in real estate while averaging over 25%+ ROI.
​2021: Officially transacted over 5,500 deals, still averaging returns of over 25%+ROI with partners around the world.
​2022: Launched his Investor club and owns hundreds of businesses worldwide.
​2023: Officially transacted over 6,500 deals reaching ROI's over 34% with partners around the world.
2025: Built a first-of-its-kind company converting rentals into lease-options, preserving the proven 60.6% average annual ROI tracked across ~2,100+ rental transactions (2013–2022) while boosting cash-on-cash from ~3% to 10%+ on average and, in many cases, quadrupling cash flow.

TYLER BENNET 

[ACQUISITIONS MANAGER]
I hold mortgage licenses in over 15 states. Over the past 15+ years in the business, my team and I have closed over one billion dollars in loans. In 2021, we decided to join First Colony Mortgage in order to support our growing business nationwide. I pride myself in predicting potential roadblocks and thinking outside the box to attack them. I enjoy helping my clients achieve their real estate goals.

Outside the office, my ultimate happiness comes from creating memories with my amazing wife and our five active children. You will often find me coaching their games as it’s my passion to be around them as much as possible. I love the beautiful state we live in and take advantage of it as much as possible. In the summer you’ll find us boating on the lake and in the winter we enjoy carving new paths down the slopes.

Carson tietjen

[UPLIFE CEO]
Carson Tietjen is the CEO of Uplife, where he leads brand strategy, content, and growth initiatives across Kris Krohn’s companies. 

With a background in marketing, storytelling, and media production, he helps drive the vision, messaging, and execution behind one of the most recognizable brands in real estate and personal finance education. 

Carson is known for blending big-picture strategy with hands-on creative leadership, helping turn ideas into scalable campaigns, programs, and partnerships.





Klaus Bartram

[ Voluntary Benefits Specialist ]
Whether he’s helping an entire school district or individual teachers, Klaus finds the best road toward financial stability. He shows districts, towns, and even correctional facilities how to enhance their benefit package with no direct cost. For employees, he teaches how to plan for maternity leave, protect their paycheck and draw a blue print for retirement.

Voluntary Benefits has been his passion during his two decades in the financial industry, helping small and large business owners alike. Klaus has also recruited and trained hundreds of new agents. He is especially proud that a number of his recruits now manage Fortune 500 companies and implement the same training strategies.

On LinkedIn, he is known as “The Teachers’ Financial Guy.” He gives tips to more than 10,000 educators every day on how to plan for retirement and how to protect themselves from the unexpected.

His wife, Laura has been a teacher for over 20 years. They live in Middletown, New Jersey with their children Connor, Molly and Declan. Klaus has also served as the Ambassador to the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta where he worked with other agents to raise money to help fight the battle of childhood cancer.

David Hammer

[ Financial Services Representative ]
David’s combination of experience, professionalism and versatility can help you meet your financial goals, estate strategies and insurance needs. Whether you are preparing for milestone life events like retirement or college, or whether you’re simply looking for daily help in providing more financial freedom, he can keep you on track. Some clients look to him for life, disability income or long-term care insurance protection.

David’s advice is informed by approximately 30 years in the financial services industry, including stints as a portfolio manager for a private money manager.

He is also a proud 3-time NYC Marathon finisher and enjoys regularly competing in endurance competitions, including half and full Ironman triathlons. David promises, along with the team at Epic, to give you a new level of attention, insight and capability.








Parker Russo

[ Chief Marketing Officer ]
Parker is considered to be the mind behind the branding and marketing of Epic Financial Strategies. He is experienced in all aspects of brand building and has brought Epic’s presence to life over the years by creating and building social media platforms, marketing campaigns, consistent content creation, website design, print marketing and more.

Parker is a graduate of Georgian Court University with a BA in Graphic Design and Digital Media. He currently resides in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Outside of Epic, Parker is also an experienced Master of Ceremonies for an entertainment company, with experience speaking in front of thousands of guests at weddings all over the Tri-State Area. He also enjoys traveling, graphic design, fitness and health.










Antonio Vaglica

[ Financial Services Representative ]
Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Antonio was a baseball player throughout his life. After a great four-year career playing Division 1, Antonio branched out into his other love: the financial services industry.

He started a podcast with his partner called “The LearnLead Podcast.” One of their guests was Epic’s founder, Rob Gill. Through the immediate synergy between them created on that podcast, Antonio came aboard the Epic team and continues to hit it out of the park. He looks forward to servicing his clients providing anything they may need.











Alexa Criollo

[ Financial Services Representative ]
Alexa is a Wealth Strategist at the renowned Epic Financial Strategies in Red Bank, New Jersey. She specializes in making sure her clients have the appropriate tools, so they are well prepared for their financial future.

She knows intimately what happens if someone doesn’t have a strong education in personal finances. Her understanding and her compassion inspires her approach of guiding financial planning with education. She ensures that her clients are well-informed and can make educated decisions when it comes to their money.

She has the privilege of helping individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs in protecting, leveraging, and building their wealth. She is an active public speaker on topics such as financial literacy, money mindset, and financial planning.

Alexa is a SUNY New Paltz graduate, and currently lives in Queens, NY. She goes snowboarding when she’s not helping others. A proud Latina, being bilingual lets her serve those whose native language is Spanish. Her mission is to retire her mother, create generational wealth for her family and continue to guide others in optimizing their financial journey.

Bruce Bock

[ Financial Services Representative ]
After a successful 30-year career in sales, and an early retirement, Bruce still wanted to help people. That’s why he recently joined the Epic team as a Licensed Insurance Specialist. A dedicated professional, Bruce is committed to providing financial knowledge and assistance in the insurance industry.

Born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, Bruce studied Economics and Business Administration at Upsala College. He brings a wealth of experience to a very talented Epic family. Bruce looks forward to once again providing excellent service to all clients.











BACKED BY A TEAM & SYSTEM BUILT

FOR SCALE, EXECUTION, AND RESULTS

Kris Krohn

FOUNDER | CEO

2003: Purchased his first home while in college at 23.
2006: Graduated college with 25 homes and financially free.
2006: Wrote "The Strait Path to Real Estate Wealth" documenting the BEST wealth building Real Estate strategies.
​2007: Started his own company to help investors transact the best turn key real estate.
​2009: Man-handled the recession for mega profits while mastering out-of-state investing for maximum growth and cash flow
​2015: Launched YouTube channel, wrote more books, held incredible events. Thousands of successful students.
​2018: Officially transacted over 4,000 deals and a billion dollars in real estate while averaging over 25%+ ROI.
​2021: Officially transacted over 5,500 deals, still averaging returns of over 25%+ROI with partners around the world.
​2022: Launched his Investor club and owns hundreds of businesses worldwide.
​2023: Officially transacted over 6,500 deals reaching ROI's over 34% with partners around the world.
2025: Built a first-of-its-kind company converting rentals into lease-options, preserving the proven 60.6% average annual ROI tracked across ~2,100+ rental transactions (2013–2022) while boosting cash-on-cash from ~3% to 10%+ on average and, in many cases, quadrupling cash flow.

TYLER BENNET 

[ACQUISITIONS MANAGER]
I hold mortgage licenses in over 15 states. Over the past 15+ years in the business, my team and I have closed over one billion dollars in loans. In 2021, we decided to join First Colony Mortgage in order to support our growing business nationwide. I pride myself in predicting potential roadblocks and thinking outside the box to attack them. I enjoy helping my clients achieve their real estate goals.

Outside the office, my ultimate happiness comes from creating memories with my amazing wife and our five active children. You will often find me coaching their games as it’s my passion to be around them as much as possible. I love the beautiful state we live in and take advantage of it as much as possible. In the summer you’ll find us boating on the lake and in the winter we enjoy carving new paths down the slopes.

Carson tietjen

[UPLIFE CEO]
Carson Tietjen is the CEO of Uplife, where he leads brand strategy, content, and growth initiatives across Kris Krohn’s companies. 

With a background in marketing, storytelling, and media production, he helps drive the vision, messaging, and execution behind one of the most recognizable brands in real estate and personal finance education. 

Carson is known for blending big-picture strategy with hands-on creative leadership, helping turn ideas into scalable campaigns, programs, and partnerships.

Klaus Bartram

[ Voluntary Benefits Specialist ]
Whether he’s helping an entire school district or individual teachers, Klaus finds the best road toward financial stability. He shows districts, towns, and even correctional facilities how to enhance their benefit package with no direct cost. For employees, he teaches how to plan for maternity leave, protect their paycheck and draw a blue print for retirement.

Voluntary Benefits has been his passion during his two decades in the financial industry, helping small and large business owners alike. Klaus has also recruited and trained hundreds of new agents. He is especially proud that a number of his recruits now manage Fortune 500 companies and implement the same training strategies.

On LinkedIn, he is known as “The Teachers’ Financial Guy.” He gives tips to more than 10,000 educators every day on how to plan for retirement and how to protect themselves from the unexpected.

His wife, Laura has been a teacher for over 20 years. They live in Middletown, New Jersey with their children Connor, Molly and Declan. Klaus has also served as the Ambassador to the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta where he worked with other agents to raise money to help fight the battle of childhood cancer.

David Hammer

[ Financial Services Representative ]
David’s combination of experience, professionalism and versatility can help you meet your financial goals, estate strategies and insurance needs. Whether you are preparing for milestone life events like retirement or college, or whether you’re simply looking for daily help in providing more financial freedom, he can keep you on track. Some clients look to him for life, disability income or long-term care insurance protection.

David’s advice is informed by approximately 30 years in the financial services industry, including stints as a portfolio manager for a private money manager.

He is also a proud 3-time NYC Marathon finisher and enjoys regularly competing in endurance competitions, including half and full Ironman triathlons. David promises, along with the team at Epic, to give you a new level of attention, insight and capability.








Parker Russo

[ Chief Marketing Officer ]
Parker is considered to be the mind behind the branding and marketing of Epic Financial Strategies. He is experienced in all aspects of brand building and has brought Epic’s presence to life over the years by creating and building social media platforms, marketing campaigns, consistent content creation, website design, print marketing and more.

Parker is a graduate of Georgian Court University with a BA in Graphic Design and Digital Media. He currently resides in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Outside of Epic, Parker is also an experienced Master of Ceremonies for an entertainment company, with experience speaking in front of thousands of guests at weddings all over the Tri-State Area. He also enjoys traveling, graphic design, fitness and health.










Antonio Vaglica

[ Financial Services Representative ]
Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Antonio was a baseball player throughout his life. After a great four-year career playing Division 1, Antonio branched out into his other love: the financial services industry.

He started a podcast with his partner called “The LearnLead Podcast.” One of their guests was Epic’s founder, Rob Gill. Through the immediate synergy between them created on that podcast, Antonio came aboard the Epic team and continues to hit it out of the park. He looks forward to servicing his clients providing anything they may need.











Alexa Criollo

[ Financial Services Representative ]
Alexa is a Wealth Strategist at the renowned Epic Financial Strategies in Red Bank, New Jersey. She specializes in making sure her clients have the appropriate tools, so they are well prepared for their financial future.

She knows intimately what happens if someone doesn’t have a strong education in personal finances. Her understanding and her compassion inspires her approach of guiding financial planning with education. She ensures that her clients are well-informed and can make educated decisions when it comes to their money.

She has the privilege of helping individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs in protecting, leveraging, and building their wealth. She is an active public speaker on topics such as financial literacy, money mindset, and financial planning.

Alexa is a SUNY New Paltz graduate, and currently lives in Queens, NY. She goes snowboarding when she’s not helping others. A proud Latina, being bilingual lets her serve those whose native language is Spanish. Her mission is to retire her mother, create generational wealth for her family and continue to guide others in optimizing their financial journey.

Bruce Bock

[ Financial Services Representative ]
After a successful 30-year career in sales, and an early retirement, Bruce still wanted to help people. That’s why he recently joined the Epic team as a Licensed Insurance Specialist. A dedicated professional, Bruce is committed to providing financial knowledge and assistance in the insurance industry.

Born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, Bruce studied Economics and Business Administration at Upsala College. He brings a wealth of experience to a very talented Epic family. Bruce looks forward to once again providing excellent service to all clients.











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