About Us

Nick began his real estate private equity career at Alturas Capital Partners (~$650M AUM), underwriting multifamily, retail, and office assets while enhancing the firm’s analytics platform. He then joined Bridge Investment Group during its IPO, where he supported fundraising and produced performance summaries for 25+ investment vehicles as AUM grew from ~$25B to ~$49B. Most recently, Nick led development underwriting, asset management, and advised on fund operations and strategy at Unified Business Alliance, a ~$100M real estate development fund. At Axia, he will leverage his broad experience in investment analysis and financial modeling to drive strategic initiatives across the portfolio. Nick holds a B.S. in Finance from BYU–Idaho and an M.S. in Finance from the University of Utah.

Matthew brings experience in fund accounting and financial reporting across private investment vehicles. As a Senior Fund Associate at Cornerstone Fund Services, he maintained financial records for over $200M in investment vehicles and supported fund operations for approximately 150 limited partners. He also served as a Contracted Accountant with Legacy Giving Fund, acting as Interim Director of Finance for the Zermatt Resort and Spa. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business and a Master of Accountancy from Gonzaga University.

Trent brings a deep experience in private equity and real estate accounting, with a background in fund accounting, valuations, and audit coordination. Before joining the team, Trent worked at Bridge Investment Group, where he led initiatives in strategic projects including quarterly reporting, cash flow forecasting, NAV calculations, and investor allocations across complex fund structures. He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business. 

Shan brings extensive experience in real estate asset management, having overseen a multifamily and hospitality portfolio that grew from $245MM to over $800MM AUM across nearly 5,000 units at Preserve Partners. In his time there, he directed value-add business plans, managed a $7MM renovation project, and led portfolio-wide initiatives including insurance restructuring that reduced annual premiums by approximately 50%. Shan holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Brigham Young University and a Master of Science in Finance with an Alternative Investments emphasis from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business.

Jake brings institutional and development real estate experience, supported by a Master’s in Real Estate from Harvard and a finance degree from the BYU. He began his career at Invitation Homes, evaluating strategic initiatives across a $20B rental portfolio. He later led acquisitions and underwriting for residential and build-for-rent projects totaling more than $350M at a top Utah homebuilder. Most recently, at Larry H. Miller Real Estate, he supported large-scale urban redevelopment initiatives and portfolio growth strategies. 

Kylee has 15+ years of experience across executive support, business operations, and sales leadership. She founded and operated Shop Maxwell, a retail business where she managed sales, marketing, payroll, AP/AR, inventory, and a small team. She served as Executive Assistant to the President at Pelion Venture Capital, supporting executive scheduling, investor relations, and confidential communications. She also served as Sales Manager and Account Manager at Just Ingredients, leading a sales team and managing key client accounts, and as Business Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO at Pacific Capital, overseeing operations across multiple companies.  

Mike Wadsworth brings more than a decade of experience in business development, sales leadership, and relationship management. Throughout his career, he has led high-performing teams, built long-term client relationships, and contributed to the growth of high-growth technology companies, including Zeni and Weave. Mike also co-founded RallyAroundUs, a fundraising platform that helped schools and athletic organizations raise more than $500,000 before the company was acquired in 2019. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Business Management from Brigham Young University.