Protecting Profits: Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors

Ryan Garland is a visionary real estate leader with a track record of over $1.5 billion in distressed transactions. During the 2008 financial crisis, he facilitated 150+ short sales and REO transactions per month, earning recognition as California’s #1 Top Originator for four consecutive years.

As the founder of Paradyme, Ryan has built a platform that integrates lending, development, and investment to create impact-driven, generational wealth opportunities. Focused on low-volatility, high-return strategies, Paradyme is redefining real estate investment with integrity, transparency, and strategic market foresight.

Marc Pierguidi serves as the CFO of the Secured Income Fund at Paradyme Companies, bringing over 20 years of financial and operational expertise. He earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Siena College and began his career at Arthur Andersen, becoming a Certified Public Accountant in 2002.

Marc has held prominent roles managing significant real estate portfolios, including a $20 billion portfolio at J.P. Morgan and the New York State Common Retirement Fund at Clarion Partners LLC. At CIM Group, he navigated real estate assets through the financial crisis, further honing his expertise.

Since 2012, Marc has advised high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs, focusing on tax strategy, financial reporting, investment structuring, and capital management. His extensive experience makes him a vital leader in overseeing complex financial operations and securing investor success.

Harry Gulumian is the newest partner of Chartered International LLP, a boutique accounting firm based out of Los Angeles. He earned a Bachelor’s in Finance from LMU and an MBA with a focus on accounting/finance from Woodbury University before starting his career in commercial lending. Shortly after he transitioned into the accounting world and became a Certified Public Accountant.

As partner of the firm, Harry manages clients’ needs in countless industries with services ranging from annual tax return and tax planning to concierge business and financial management for high-net-worth individuals. Chartered International LLP strives to assist their clients from managing their 6 figure operations all the way up to planning for 9 figure exits with the highest level of service, aided by its international presence.

Armik Aghakhani, CPA, MST

Armik Aghakhani is the managing partner at Chartered International LLP. He has been in business in the accounting industry for 25 years. He is licensed in California, New York and Florida and is a certified business manager. He has worked at firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and Gelfand Rennert & Feldman. His firm operates with a broad array of industries such as media, real estate, professional services and many more offering a wide-ranging scope of services including tax planning, international tax compliance, business management and more. His philosophy is deeply rooted in a commitment to unwavering excellence and a relentless pursuit of financial well-being for his clients.