Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in private equity and alternative investments, Garland Wayne Benton Jr. is an advisor to high-net-worth investors seeking strategic real estate and asset-backed investment opportunities. Garland Wayne Benton Jr. has experience in capital formation, investor relations, and project development, which has allowed him to participate in the successful deployment of substantial capital across energy and real estate ventures throughout the United States.
Mr. Benton’s work has focused on cultivating relationships with private investors, family offices, attorneys, and certified public accountants. He also helps connect capital with high-potential development opportunities. He has also worked in the securities industry, where he previously held Series 22 and Series 63 licenses while working with a major broker-dealer specializing in alternative investments.
Currently, Mr. Benton works as a business development professional for Direct Equity Source, where he creates asset-based portfolios for accredited and high-net-worth investors. His work emphasizes generating passive cash flow, preserving capital, and providing investment structures that offer meaningful tax advantages.