Stratus Financial

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Stratus Financial Team Members

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CEO and Co-Founder

 

CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial, Anthony Geraci, Esq., followed his passion for aviation and obtained both his Commercial Pilot Certificate and Ground Instructor Ratings in 2020. During his instruction, he recognized a lack of available funding in the space.

Bringing a combination of legal and financial expertise to Stratus Financial, Anthony is tasked with strategy creation for the firm. A skilled mortgage lending and securities law attorney, Anthony has authored numerous articles on real estate finance and security subjects. Over the past fifteen years, he has run financial funds and served as legal advisor to several lending funds which have totaled more than $100 Billion offered and more than $200 Million raised. Leveraging his securities background, Anthony has been instrumental in securing credit lines and starting capital raising ventures to fund flight school loans for Stratus Financial.

A founding member of EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) Inland Empire and Founder and Vice Chairman of the American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL), Anthony keeps his finger on the pulse of the financial industry.

COO and Co-Founder
In his role as COO and Co-Founder at Stratus Financial, Brandon spearheads strategic initiatives and oversees day-to-day operations to drive growth and ensure operational excellence. Together with Stratus FInancial's exceptional team, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's vision and implementing a customer-centric approach. Stratus' mission is to revolutionize the financial landscape by offering comprehensive and intuitive solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.
 
Brandon has been flying since 2014 and holds Commercial Pilot Certificates along with CFI/CFII/MEI instructor ratings. He has a deep knowledge of part 141 and part 61 flight school operations in addition to training guidelines set forth by syllabuses and the FAA.
 
With expertise in flight instruction and a deep understanding of pilot student loans and private finance, Brandon leverages his skills to create innovative solutions in the aviation industry. 
Chief Investment Officer

 

For close to 7 years, Alan has accumulated a deep and recognized reputation in the banking industry. His career spans global banking, where during his last role at Citigroup, he served as Vice President for Citi's North America Global Family Office Group while based in New York. In this role, he catered to the firm’s top private banking clients by providing them institutional banking access and facilitating capital raises.

 

Presently at Stratus, Alan heads investor relations and Capital Markets efforts. In this role he manages equity and debt investors, contributing to the fund's operations and growth. At the same time, Alan actively explores opportunities to integrate the fund's private credit offering into larger institutions and expand its investor base with a strategic approach to transformational growth.

Alan holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the McCombs School of Business at University of Texas at Austin with a focus on banking and capital markets. Outside of the financial industry, Alan curates private communities of investors, industry leaders and collectors with a passion for cultural pursuits, particularly in the contemporary art world.

Managing Director, Investor Relations

 

As Head of Investor Relations at Stratus, Eljona is key in cultivating and strengthening relationships with the company’s investors and the broader financial community. She focuses on maintaining strong ties with existing investors while building new connections, providing consistent updates and transparent communication.

 

With over eight years of experience in Private Banking, Eljona has managed high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) client relationships, earning a reputation for uncovering opportunities and delivering tailored financial solutions that meet her clients’ investment goals. 

 

During her time with J.P. Morgan and Citi Private Bank ,Eljona earned expertise in banking, asset allocation and relationship management.  

 

Eljona holds a bachelor’s in Foreign Languages and an MBA from Wagner College. Known for her client-first approach, she has consistently delivered exceptional results.  

 

Outside of work, she enjoys writing, public speaking, wellness, and traveling to explore new cultures and meet new people.

Stratus Financial Team - Gustavo Sánchez-Sorondo
Head of School Sales and Relationships
Gustavo has been flying since 2009 and holds a Private Pilot Certificate. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Science Management, a passion for flying, and 15 years of experience in sales and leading successful sales teams, Gustavo brings a deep understanding of aviation and a proven track record of exceeding targets.
General Counsel

 

Stratus Financial's Compliance and Regulatory team is lead by our General Counsel Don Ho, who joined Stratus in January 2024. Don is an accomplished attorney with over 18 years of business law experience. A recipient of an academic scholarship to Chapman University School of Law, Don's expertise spans the spectrum from innovative tech startups to established companies with annual revenues exceeding $100 million. Don is also a monthly contributor on compliance and emerging technologies to the University of California's CEB DailyNews newsletter.

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