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

Investment Counsel Exchange has 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.

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 Advisors
We collaborate with financial professionals who can help create individualized investment strategies that align with your long-term goals.

Real Estate Professionals & Transactional Support
We maintain relationships with real estate agents, brokers, and title professionals who can assist with acquisition, disposition, and due diligence needs across multiple markets.

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 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.

Our mission is to serve as a strategic educational resource—helping you understand your options, stay compliant, and connect with qualified professionals who can support your complete investment journey.