Stratus Funding ABOUT TEAM CONTACT 800-535-0195 Working With Our Capable Team With 39 Combined Years in the Industry John P. Zepeda JOHN P. ZEPEDA DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT With more than 19 years in the specialty finance industry, John Zepeda has extensive experience working with deferred payment obligations. Working directly with investors, attorneys, agents/brokers, and independent sales organizations has provided him with deep insight into an ever-changing financial environment. John holds a series 7 and 66 license and is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Co-author of several articles on structured settlement annuities, John has been quoted as a subject matter expert in several key publications, and spoken at several conferences in regards to the secondary market for annuities. A father of three, John is active in his community and frequently volunteers his time with his local Cub Scout organization and coaching sports. Sam A. Gawad SAM A. GAWAD VICE PRESIDENT, ALTERNATIVE ASSET & LEGAL COUNSEL Sam Graduated with a B.A. from The George Washington University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. Throughout his 20 years in the future payment purchasing industry, Sam has specialized the purchase of long-term payment obligations. He has successfully worked with state legislators to revise lottery laws to benefit winners and educate them on opportunities available to them through the secondary market. Sam also been involved in the acquisition of a 100 mil ABS facility and the Liggett tobacco settlement, working with the various class members. In 2020, Sam worked closely with John Singleton and Primary Wave to facilitate the closing the sale of one of the most iconic catalogs in music history. Sun Records and their recording studio is widely regarded as the Birthplace of Rock and Roll. In his spare time, Sam enjoys traveling internationally, playing chess and spending time with his wife and three children. SPEAK TO OUR TEAM CONTACT US DIRECTLY Sam Gawad: (301) 951-2152, sgawad@stratusfunding.com John Zepeda: (484) 434-2461, jzepeda@stratusfunding.com HOME ABOUT TEAM CONTACT PRIVACY POLICY Copyright © 2021 Stratus Funding. All rights reserved. Stratus Funding is a trade name of Stratus LLC. The representatives of Stratus Funding are not financial or legal advisors. Stratus Funding and its representatives do not provide legal, financial or tax advice. You should speak to your independent advisors for such advice.