Since 1991, Asset Preservation, Inc. (API) has been a leading national “Qualified Intermediary” and has successfully completed over 130,000 Section 1031 tax deferred exchanges. API is committed to providing investors the highest levels of experience, expertise and security of funds in the industry – what we call The API Advantage™. In addition to offering extensive experience, API provides a secure program for the management of exchange funds. Our security features include:

* The financial strength and backing of Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) under a written “Letter of Assurance” provided on request to investors who select API as their QI;

* A strict written investment policy governing the investment of the exchange funds. The Exchanger may require a notarized signature for the movement of funds - a security feature that assures exchange funds are moved only at the direction of the Exchanger;

* Each exchange transaction is facilitated by a dedicated team of highly experienced Exchange Counselors;

* An extensive range of business and regulatory measures that provide compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Act. In addition, all exchange and operational information is stored at a remote high-security SAS 70 Type II facility assuring immediate recovery and complete business continuity in the event of an unforeseen disaster.