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Stratus Financial
Financial Services
Irvine, California 2,058 followers
Your connection to achieving your dreams of flight.
About us
Stratus Financial is committed to providing student loans to aspiring student pilots at all levels of experience and training. Founded in 2020 by FAA Certified Flight and Ground Instructors who are passionate about helping others achieve their dreams of flight. Since then, Stratus is fully geared to marry Student Success with School Success with several programs designed for Flight Schools, by Flight Schools. Your Aviation Dream Starts Here As a company, we look beyond the typical FICO scores and look at each individual as a whole aviator. We offer exceptional lending packages including the best rates aviators get from zero to hero - to help fully finance the entire flight training and more. We also work hand-in-hand with flight schools to develop lending products that made sense for them to achieve their goals and their students' goals. Other than that, Stratus connects students with professionals in the industry, providing mentorship, guidance, and a "wing up" to the next level (commercial, airline, or otherwise). As aviators ourselves, we truly understand what it's like to dream. That is why Stratus is here on a mission to help you fund your education AND your future. Let's get more aspiring pilots to get to the pilot's seat as swiftly as possible. www.stratus.finance
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https://www.stratus.finance
External link for Stratus Financial
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- Education Funding, Pilot Training, Student Loans, Aviation Program, Flight School Support, Education Lending, Academic-based Lending, and Education Lending
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90 Discovery
Irvine, California 92618, US
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We are pleased to announce that Alan Rios will be featured in the Top 100 People in Finance magazine. Alan Rios, the chief investment officer at Stratus Financial, embodies the drive and expertise essential for leading one of California's fastest-growing consumer finance platforms. Stratus Financial, a leading financial services firm specializing in student pilot flight school financing, has rapidly ascended to prominence since its founding in 2020. With a focus on super-prime borrowers and aviation training, Stratus stands out in the realm of specialty lending. Alan's journey to Stratus Financial is defined by his extensive experience in the global banking sector, where he built a strong reputation over six years. At Citigroup, he served as vice president for their North America Global Family Office Group, where he provided top-tier private clients with institutional banking access and facilitated significant capital raises. In his position at Stratus Financial, Alan is dedicated to cultivating and managing relationships with institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. He plays a crucial role in raising equity and debt for the fund while actively monitoring the investment portfolio to optimize returns and mitigate risk. #finance #financenews #top100magazine #top100peopleinfinance #news #personalfinance #money #wealth #investing #financialplanning #tax #financialfreedom #wealthmanagement Alan Rios
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Elevate your investment portfolio ⬅️ We focus on a unique niche in the aviation industry. Our commitment to super-prime borrowers and expert management ensures that your investment is in safe hands. By investing with us, you gain access to opportunities that are both rewarding and impactful. Join us in shaping the future of aviation finance while enjoying impressive returns. Discover how you can be part of this journey. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghjm2Bbn #AviationFinance #AviationInvestments #HNWI #UHNWI #PrivateWealth #InvestmentStrategies #WealthManagement #AviationIndustry #LuxuryInvestments #FinanceExpertise #HighNetWorth #AlternativeInvestments #PortfolioGrowth #AviationOpportunities
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Aviation Legends John and Martha King to Deliver Keynote at AeroSummit! We’re excited to announce that John King and Martha King, the dynamic mentors behind King Schools popular video courses, will be joining us as keynote speakers at AeroSummit! Their fun, clear teaching style has made aviation knowledge accessible to hundreds of thousands of pilots and maintenance technicians. The Kings have earned many awards, including induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Yet they consider their greatest accomplishment to be the impact they've had on countless pilots' lives—and they look forward to sharing the insights they've gathered over their remarkable careers with AeroSummit attendees. 📅 May 21-22, 2025 📍 Wynn Las Vegas Save your spot! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edG9Fg3w Reach out to learn about sponsorship opportunities: help@stratusaerosummit.com #AeroSummit2025 #AviationLegends #PilotTraining #AviationCommunity #AviationEducation #FlyingHigh #Flightschool
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My second ABS East, and an even better conference than the last. Eljona Shkreli, MBA did an amazing job speaking to private credit about the opportunities Stratus offers, we met some great investors who live near Miami thanks to Chris Ragland, and we had dinner with our soon-to-be future bankers where we solidified our foundation with them at the core. Never before have I been more confident in Stratus Financial's future. We come from Miami with the pieces we need to take Stratus to the next level. It's been one hell of a ride, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Ready to talk like a pilot? Understanding aviation lingo is key to clear communication and safe flying! ✈️ In his latest blog, our COO, Brandon Martini, shares why mastering terms like ‘VFR,’ ‘METAR,’ and ‘NOTAMs’ is a must for every aspiring pilot. Get fluent in the language of the skies! 🌤️🛫 Learn the lingo: https://lnkd.in/gQPajc9N #Aviation101 #PilotLife #FlightSafety #AviationLingo #FuturePilot #StudentPilot #CFI #AviationCommunity #FlyWithStratus #StratusFinancial #AviationEducation #AvGeek #LearnToFly #PilotTraining #FlightTraining #PilotGoals
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Eljona Shkreli took the spotlight at Private Credit Connect, delivering key insights into the evolving consumer lending landscape. As our team continues the conversation at ABS East this week, we’re thrilled to be forging new connections and driving innovation in aviation finance. Check out the highlights from an incredible event and stay tuned for more updates from ABS East. #AviationFinance #ABSEast #PrivateCreditConnect #StratusFinancial #AviationLeaders
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Last night was nothing short of incredible. Check out these highlights from Aviation and Wine hosted by our Chief Investment Officer, Alan Rios , and Head of Investor Relations, Eljona Shkreli, MBA , at Casa Cruz New York City. 🍸✨ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of networking, cocktails, and insightful conversations about what 2025 holds for Private Credit Markets and Stratus Financial. #StratusFinancial #InvestorEvent #NetworkingNight #PrivateCreditMarkets #NYCEvents #FinanceCommunity #InvestmentInsights Ayesha Patel, MBA , James Martin, Frank Falco, SE-AWMA™, CEPA®, Peter van Eyck, Terence Picardo, Christopher Ponte
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We're proud to share that our General Counsel, DON HO , has been nominated for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2024 General Counsel Awards! 🎉 This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication and legal expertise Don brings to Stratus and his contributions to the business community in Orange County. Join the celebration with Orange County Business Journal as they honor the leading legal minds in the industry! Meet the rest of the nominees: https://lnkd.in/gD89_fUC #OCBJGC2024 #OCBusinessJournal #GeneralCounsel #LegalLeaders
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📢 Join us at Private Credit Connect: East! Our Head of Investor Relations, Eljona Shkreli, MBA , will be featured on the ABF Consumer panel. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of consumer asset-based finance! - The impact of the forward rate environment - Credit score inflation - Depletion of stimulus funds - Resumption of student loan payments - Emerging new products in the consumer finance space 🗓️ October 21, 2024 ⏰ 12 PM 📍 Mona Lisa, Eden Roc Hotel 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gipjy6xr #PrivateCreditConnectEast #PrivateCreditConnect #ABSEast #ABSEast2024 #AssetBasedFinance #ConsumerFinance #CapitalMarkets #DirectLending #SpecialtyFinance #FinancialConference
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