Stephen Haskell's path to founding Anchor1031 is anything but traditional, shaped by years spent operating in environments where risk had life-or-death consequences. Before entering the world of tax-advantaged real estate strategies, he served as an intelligence officer, where identifying threats and anticipating worst-case scenarios was a daily discipline. That background now influences the advisory style he brings to investors, where risk awareness, clarity, and preparation sit at the center of his work. "My job has always been to identify what could go wrong," Haskell says. "That mindset didn't go away; it simply shifted to a new context."
After transitioning from service into the investment world, Haskell worked with firms specializing in 1031 exchanges and alternative real estate strategies. He later oversaw capital raising at an investment company before launching Anchor1031 in August 2025. Along the way, he found that many investors were searching for transparency, structured education, and support that didn't rely on sales-driven conversations.
