Reid Thomas is the Chief Strategy Officer of Ampersand Inc., a leading provider of escrow and deposit aggregation services for corporations across various industries. He specializes in EB-5 escrow, fund administration, banking, technology, the EB-5 Reform & Integrity Act, and impact investing. Ampersand offers an escrow solution that ensures the protection of investor deposits and the flexibility to adjust to changing compliance requirements and project-specific needs.
Before Ampersand, Thomas was Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director of JTC by way of its acquisition of NES Financial. Thomas has received numerous awards and recognition for his work in EB-5. In 2018, he received IIUSA’s “Industry Game Changer” award for his visionary work in the EB-5 space. He frequently speaks at EB-5 conferences and events across the United States. He also authorizes numerous blogs, articles, and white papers on fund administration and escrow.
EB5 Investors Magazine and EB5investors.com Articles
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The truth about the security of funds in the U.S. banking system
What EB-5 investors need to know to best protect their investment.
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Why regional centers should start offering direct EB-5 investment
The current pause in the EB-5 Regional Center Program provides an opportunity for Regional Center issuers to offer direct investment.
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Let’s Get the Truth Straight: Correcting Common Misconceptions about EB-5
The EB-5 program is a highly effective job creation engine and delivers many economic benefits to the U.S. economy at no expense to the taxpayer. However the program’s rapid growth has prompted increased public attention on EB-5, and misinformation abounds. Unfortunately, misconceptions about the EB-5 program damage its reputation and undermine its positive impacts.
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As the EB-5 program continues to grow investors look for immigration compliance and financial controls
What do investors look for in a project? A discussion of how to show immigration compliance and financial controls.
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Trends in Investor Diversification: Challenges and Opportunities
26 of the EB-5 industry's leading experts identify major challenges and opportunities for the industry in 2015.
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The Heat is Getting Turned Up On Compliance
The future of the EB-5 program includes stricter standards and more stringent oversight on compliance. Stay ahead of the regulations to ensure best practice.
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Anticipating the I-829 Petition Bubble in the EB-5 Visa Program
Why EB-5 issuers need to be well-prepared for the impending I-829 bubble.
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EB-5 escrow: Not “just another escrow”
EB-5 escrow requires an understanding of all the moving parts of the EB-5 program. Reid Thomas of NES Financial outlines important considerations for EB-5 escrow.
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