IPX1031 Appoints James Beck, Esq. to Lead National Reverse Division, Expands Legal Team

Beck's leadership, Pearl's arrival, and Karol's promotion highlight IPX1031's continued commitment to complex 1031 Exchange solutions

CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031) announced the appointment of James Beck, Esq. as VP, Manager of the National Reverse and Improvement Exchange Division (RIED). Beck, an attorney since 1992, has served as IPX1031 Reverse Exchange Counsel since 2013 and is widely recognized for handling complex 1031 Exchange structures. He succeeds Hugh Pollard, Esq., who recently retired after years of dedicated leadership.

In addition, Martin Karol, Esq. has been promoted to Senior Counsel, Reverse and Improvement Exchange Division. A tax attorney since 2000, Karol is known for consulting with attorneys and CPAs regarding their clients' Reverse and Improvement Exchange structures.

The company also announced that industry veteran Kelly Pearl, Esq., CES® joined RIED as Vice President and Exchange Counsel. Pearl has served as 1031 Exchange Counsel for more than 25 years and additionally brings specialized knowledge of international 1031 Exchanges, further deepening IPX1031's bench of legal talent supporting advanced strategies.

"James' technical command of reverse and improvement structures and decades of client work make him a great leader for this next phase of IPX1031's  growth," said John Wunderlich, President of IPX1031. "With Kelly's arrival and Martin's promotion, we're expanding capacity to help investors execute complex exchanges with speed, precision, and confidence."

Reverse and Improvement (Build-to-Suit) Exchanges give investors more flexibility when timing purchases, sales, and construction, but they are among the most complex 1031 Exchange types and benefit from specialized structuring and counsel. IPX1031's dedicated RIED division focuses exclusively on these structures nationwide.

With Beck's leadership and the expanded team, IPX1031 reinforces its position as the industry leader in Reverse and Improvement Exchange solutions for investors, advisors, and their transaction teams.

About IPX1031:
Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031) is the largest and one of the oldest Qualified Intermediaries in the United States. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF), a Fortune 500 company, IPX1031 provides industry leading security for exchange funds as well as expertise and experience in facilitating all types of 1031 Exchanges. IPX1031's nationwide staff, which includes industry experts, veteran attorneys and accountants, is available to provide answers and guidance to clients and their advisors. Visit www.ipx1031.com for more information.

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