Speaker Bios and Contact Information

Meet Sarah Sullivan

Sarah Sullivan is a highly accomplished second-generation real estate investor, visionary founder and owner of SuGo Capital. As CEO, she spearheads a thriving investment company that acts as a bridge between astute investors and lucrative passive income opportunities.

Sarah has an innate knack for detail, allowing her to unravel captivating narratives hidden within complex datasets. With a diverse background encompassing business, analytics, and cybersecurity, she possesses a unique set of skills that enable her to meticulously research and identify robust passive investment projects in emerging markets. 

After over 700 1:1 calls with high new worth investors, Sarah developed a 4-Point Strategy Session that helps investors get clear on the types of investments that suit their lifestyle, the income their money can generate, where to find money to invest and next steps to implement their plan!


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Meet Heather Dreves


Heather is an author, speaker, and 15+ year private money veteran, as Secured Investment Corp's Fund Manager, Heather has been personally responsible for generating more than $100 Million in Trust Deed Mortgages and has raised over $99 Million in SIC's Equity Funds. 

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Meet Carrie Cook

Carrie Cook is the CEO of Preferred Trust, a licensed, regulated SDIRA custodian headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having previously held roles as Vice President of Marketing, Director of Community Relations, and Political Action Committee Treasurer, Carrie found her calling with Preferred Trust in 2014. Steadfast in her tenacity for supporting the financial success of clients, her unique blend of financial acumen, strategic insight, and grit have played a pivotal role in Preferred Trust’s success – the company currently serves clients across the U.S. and has custodied more than 3.4 billion in alternative assets. As an alternative industry veteran, Carrie is a champion of alternative investment education, empowering individuals to grow retirement wealth, and sharing the benefits of self-directed IRA investing. Channeling her enthusiasm and indomitable spirit, Carrie has built an investment community of like-minded individuals who are equipped to make the most of self-directed IRAs.

Often recognized for her bold approach to life, insatiable need for fun, and an innate ability to lead, Carrie has been featured in various financial industry publications. She also enjoys writing, sharing her views on management, leadership, investing, and work-life balance via her blog, "High Heel Boss."


Meet Ben Fraser

Mr. Fraser is the Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds, an Inc. 5000 company, and is responsible for sourcing, vetting and capital formation of investments. Mr. Fraser has prior experience as a commercial banker and underwriter, as well as working in boutique asset management. Ben is a contributor on the Forbes Finance Council. He is also a co-host of the Invest Like a Billionaire™ podcast.



Meet Leah Slaughter

A native to North Texas, Leah Slaughter has developed an expert set of investing skills while curating a $40 million dollar portfolio of commercial and residential properties throughout Texas. During her 17 years of experience, Leah has personally acquired, overseen, and managed thousands of properties.
Leah is the co-founder of one of the largest property management and residential investment firms in North Texas, OmniKey Realty. She also operates a myriad of other companies.



Meet Howard Robbins

Howard has been an active team member at Ignite Funding for over 11 years. Prior to joining the team, Howard worked as a financial advisor for Ameriprise Financial, requiring him to pass and maintain a Series 7, Series 66 and Nevada Health and Life Insurance licensure for his role. Howard utilizes this experience as an advisor to provide thorough reviews of market conditions and our borrowers to his clients. He also strives to instill the value of diversifying one’s retirement portfolio by introducing Trust Deed investing to those new to real estate investing. Per NMLS regulations, Howard maintains a mortgage agent