Investment Counsel Exchange is an attorney owned national Qualified Intermediary platform focused exclusively on the secure, compliant execution of §1031 Exchanges. We provide disciplined workflows, institutional safeguards, and experienced coordination for simple and complex transactions across jurisdictions.
Our experience includes:
We also serve as a platform for integrating next-generation settlement technology, investor tools, and modernized exchange architecture designed to support and safeguard the 1031 process nationwide.

Robert H.D. Genders, Esq. is the founder of Investment Counsel Exchange and brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience across real-estate transactions, 1031 exchanges, title operations, corporate training, and investment-strategy consulting. His background includes work as an in-house corporate attorney, national exchange attorney, CLE/CE educator, and title agency owner — giving him a broad, real-world perspective on how complex real-estate and tax-deferred transactions operate.
Robert’s experience spans national 1031 exchange platforms, multi-state real-estate operations, digital-asset workflow development, and the design of investor-focused educational programs. He is widely recognized for training and collaborating with financial professionals, investors, attorneys, CPAs, title agencies, developers, and national underwriters.
Today, through Investment Counsel Exchange, Robert focuses on education, strategy, and qualified intermediary support that help investors and professionals navigate 1031 exchanges, DSTs, and multi-jurisdictional investment considerations with clarity and confidence.
Licensure & Professional Notes
Robert is licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C. (since 2002). His legal work is limited to Federal matters and is performed exclusively through Genders Law & Legacy PLLC, a Washington, D.C.–licensed Federal law firm.
Investment Counsel Exchange, LLC (ICE) is a separate educational and consulting company and does not provide legal services.
For speaking engagements, CLE/CE training, or educational inquiries, please contact: Robert@InvestmentCounselExchange.com
We maintain a developed a network of vetted professionals to support clients with needs that fall outside our educational and qualified intermediary services. Our role is to help you identify the right specialists so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Our Referral Categories Include:
Certified Tax Advisors
We connect clients with independent CPAs and tax advisors who can provide detailed tax analysis and guidance related to 1031 exchanges, DSTs, and investment planning.
Financial Wealth Advisors
We collaborate with financial professionals who can help create individualized investment strategies that align with your long-term goals.
Real Estate Brokers / Agents
We maintain relationships with real estate agents, brokers, and title professionals who can assist with acquisition, disposition, and due diligence needs across multiple markets.
Attorneys
For legal matters that require licensed counsel—such as state-specific real estate, probate, entity, or transactional issues — we refer clients to independent attorneys licensed in the appropriate jurisdictions.
These professionals operate separately and independantly from ICE and provide legal advice directly to their clients under their own licensure and engagement terms.
ICE does not provide legal services or legal representation and does not supervise or direct the work of these attorneys. All legal matters are handled exclusively by the state specific licensed attorneys engaged.


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Investment Counsel Exchange (ICE) is a Florida-based consulting and educational company providing 1031 Exchange education, investor support, and coordination with independent Qualified Intermediaries (QIs). Robert is an approved CLE/CE educator with the ABA, Federal Bar Association, Florida Bar, and Florida DBPR. Educational activity does not constitute legal representation. ICE is not a law firm and does not provide legal, tax, or investment advice.
Qualified Intermediary (QI) services are neutral by definition and not legal representation. Exchange funds are processed and held by independent QI partners such as QI Connect. We advise all clients to consult their own attorneys, CPAs, and licensed advisors for legal or tax matters.
Educational content on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal or tax advice.
Robert H.D. Genders, Esq. is licensed in Washington, D.C. (2002-present) only and does not provide Florida legal services.
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