Stratus Financial proudly celebrates a major achievement as Co-CEO Brandon Martini is named to the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40. This recognition highlights his leadership and dedication to breaking financial barriers for student pilots, while shaping the future of aviation finance.
Stratus Financial Co-CEO Brandon Martini Named to the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40
Recognition honors aviation leaders shaping the future of business aviation through innovation, leadership, and impact.
Newport Beach, CA – September 4, 2025 — Stratus Financial, a leading provider of student lending solutions for aspiring pilots, proudly announced today that its Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Brandon Martini, has been named to the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 list.
Presented annually by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Top 40 Under 40 honors rising leaders who are driving innovation, championing community involvement, and setting new standards for excellence in the aviation industry. Recipients are selected from hundreds of nominations reviewed by the NBAA Young Professionals (YoPro) Council, making this recognition one of the industry’s most prestigious honors for emerging leaders.
Since co-founding Stratus Financial, Martini has played a pivotal role in redefining aviation finance by creating tailored solutions for student pilots at a time when the industry faces a historic pilot shortage. Under his leadership, Stratus has expanded its reach nationwide, helping thousands of students gain access to the financial resources needed to pursue their careers in aviation.
“Being recognized among the NBAA Top 40 Under 40 is both humbling and inspiring,” said Brandon Martini, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial. “This honor reflects not just my journey, but the mission-driven work of our entire team at Stratus. Every day, we’re breaking down financial barriers so the next generation of pilots can take flight, and this recognition affirms the impact we’re making in aviation.”
Co-CEO and fellow Co-Founder Anthony Geraci emphasized how Brandon’s recognition reflects the vision of Stratus as a whole. “Brandon’s leadership is a cornerstone of what makes Stratus different,” said Anthony Geraci, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial. “His passion for aviation and his dedication to helping students achieve their dreams are at the heart of everything we do. This recognition from NBAA is not only well deserved, but also a testament to the transformative role Brandon is playing in shaping the future of aviation finance.”
The 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 recipients will be formally celebrated at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the industry’s largest annual gathering.
About NBAA
Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the premier trade organization representing companies that rely on general aviation aircraft—both fixed-wing and rotary-wing—for business operations across the United States and beyond. With a membership of more than 11,000 companies, NBAA fosters an environment that enables business aviation to flourish, offering advocacy, professional development, safety initiatives, industry analysis, and the world’s largest civil aviation trade show, the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
About Stratus Financial
Stratus Financial provides tailored lending solutions to aspiring aviators, ensuring that the dream of flight remains within reach for students across the nation. Founded by pilots and financial experts, Stratus combines industry knowledge with flexible financing options to help students achieve their goals. Through strategic partnerships and an unwavering commitment to customer service, Stratus is helping shape the next generation of pilots. Learn more at www.stratus.finance.
Contact:
Lesley Boyd, CMO
Stratus Financial
(949) 406-4930
lesley@stratus.finance