Dedicated team with diverse experience across the finance & real estate industries
EXECUTIVE TEAM
MANAGING PRINCIPAL, FOUNDER
Jason Gerstein
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Education
Valley Forge Military College AS 1993
Franklin and Marshall College BA in Psychology and Biology 1996
University of Dayton School of Law Juris Doctor 1999
American University Kogod School of Business Administration MBA in Finance 2001
Georgetown University Law Center Master of Law (LLM) Taxation 2006
Licensing
Maryland Court of Appeals 2000–present
United States District Court for the District of Maryland 2014–present
United States Tax Court 2012–present
Supreme Court of the United States of America 2017–present
Examinations
Series 7 – General Securities Representative
Series – 24 General Securities Principal
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law
Series 63 – Uniform Agent State Law
Series 79 – Investment Banking Representative
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Jason Gerstein is the founding principal of LGA Capital. Jason actively leads the company’s business development, underwriting, and investment strategy.
For nearly 25 years and prior to the founding of LGA Capital in 2010, Jason worked extensively in multifamily development for a number of regional developers. His responsibilities included directing those firms’ capital markets efforts as well as underwriting and entitlement. He also worked as Transaction Director for MMA Financial’s tax credit platform raising equity for multifamily affordable housing development projects throughout the country.
Jason lives in Potomac, MD with his wife and four children.
Jason is an avid cyclist. He recently completed the 110 mile 2024 Bike to the Beach from Washington DC to Dewey Beach Delaware, raising more than $5,000 for Autism research. With a 14.5mph pace, Jason is looking to participate next year and hopefully improve on his time.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CAPITAL MARKETS
James Richter
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Education
Virginia Tech, BS Finance
Licensing
Series 7 – General Securities Representative
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law
SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
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James Richter is an Associate VP responsible for various aspects of the firm’s underwriting and capital raising efforts.
Before joining LGA, James was an Industrials & Utilities Sector Analyst for BASIS Investment Group where he helped manage a fixed income portfolio for The Virginia Tech Foundation.
He currently resides in Arlington, VA. When he isn’t working, you can find him mountain biking, golfing, or exploring the outdoors.
COMPLIANCE ADVISOR
Erin Baskett
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Education
Masters in Accounting from Lindenwood University
B.S. in Business with a minor in International Finance from the University of Missouri
Licensing
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Certified Human Resource Specialist (CHRS)
Examinations
Series 4 - Registered Options Principal
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 14 - Compliance Officer
Series 24 - General Securities Principal
Series 27 - Financial and Operations Principal
Series 57 - Securities Trader Representative
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law
Series 99 - Operations Professional
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Erin is LGA Capital’s Financial and Operations Principal (FinOp). She brings with her more than 20 years of hands-on experience in accounting, auditing, business consulting, capital markets and financial services. Erin has been a FINRA District and Regional Committee Member for 8+ years, member of the Small Firm Advisory Committee and Retail Advisory Committee.
In addition to acting as LGA Capital’s FinOp, Erin is also the CEO of Sine Qua Non Global (SQN-Global.com), through which she and her team serve as an executive officer for other broker dealers. Erin also owns her own broker dealer offering private placement investment opportunities.
Her professional experience spans retail and institutional focused businesses, M&A, investment banking, private placement, crypto, online fintech brokerage, robo-advisors, traditional retail BD/RIAs, research firms, self-clearing, etc across multiple regulators, domestic and abroad.
Erin lives in Delray Beach, FL with her husband, three children and her dogs. Erin also has a step-daughter who is married and living with her husband. Erin loves being outdoors, staying active and classic cars (her dog is even named after one)!
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Luis Goberna
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Education
University of Miami - BBA, Economics
Examinations
Series 7 - General Securities Representative
Series 14 - Compliance Officer
Series 24 - General Securities Principal
Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law
Series 79 - Investment Banking Representative
Series 99 - Operations Professional
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Luis Goberna is the Chief Compliance Officer at LGA Capital, where he oversees the firm's compliance program and serves as its principal advisor on regulatory matters.
Mr. Goberna served as Chief Compliance Officer of Pederson&Co LLC and Vice President of its holding company, where he led the firm's compliance framework and managed FINRA and SEC examinations while preserving its clean public record. He was previously a compliance officer at Ashland Securities, LLC, reporting to the President and Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Goberna has also worked in domestic and international government and on major political campaigns.
A native of Florida, Mr. Goberna received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of Miami. He holds FINRA Series 7, 14, 24, 63, 79 and 99 licenses.
FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL
marlon Bevaun
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Education
Brooklyn College, BS in Accounting
Brooklyn College, MS in Accounting
Licensing
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Examinations
Series 27 - Financial and Operations Principal
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Marlon possesses over 19 years of experience in audit, tax, and accounting, primarily serving the financial services sector with a focus on broker-dealers' financial and regulatory reporting. He offers comprehensive Financial and Operations Principal and CFO services to clients within the securities industry. A significant aspect of Marlon's role is acting as the firm's FINOP, where he ensures adherence to the financial reporting and regulatory standards set forth by FINRA and the SEC. His extensive knowledge and proficiency in this domain enable him to adeptly maneuver through the intricate landscape of financial regulations.
Marlon currently resides in Georgia and enjoys the outdoors especially hiking and camping.
CHIEF OF STAFF
Erika Gonzalez
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Education
Florida International University, BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Florida International University, Certificate of Environmental Studies
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Erika serves as Executive Assistant and Office Manager at LGA Capital, where she manages the firm's daily operations and strategic endeavors and provides integral support for financial operations and compliance to the firm’s principals.
Possessing a robust foundation, including over 9 years of experience in organizational and relationship management, coupled with strong interest in finance, Erika is actively applying her skills in financial and operations analysis.
Previously, Erika gained project management and research acumen at World Wildlife Fund and Costa Farms Headquarters in Miami, FL. She managed data-driven projects involving the analysis of global hotel portfolios and strategic initiative development, leveraging subject matter expertise and financial analysis to support multinational corporations' supply chain optimization strategies.
Now residing in Rockville, MD, Erika enjoys roller skating, hiking, beach trips, practicing music, and gardening. She is passionate about nutrition, impact, and community development and stays involved in local community and conservation initiatives.
