Ricky Novak is a highly skilled attorney and tax planning specialist. He is an expert in niche tax planning and works with high net worth investors, family offices, and their trusted advisors. Mr. Novak has a diverse educational background, with an Emory University School of Law degree in JD, Real Estate, Tax, International Business, a Georgia Institute of Technology BA in International Affairs and International Management, and a Yale School of Management Certificate in Conservation Finance. He has also studied Eastern & Central European Business and International Affairs at Jagiellonian University and Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively.

Mr. Novak is the co-founder and managing partner of The Strategic Group and a managing partner in Strategic Investment Holdings, where he looks for unique and strategic investment opportunities. He is also an accomplished public speaker and has presented at over +200 conferences on topics such as Opportunity Zones, 1031 Exchanges, and tax credit/deduction strategies. He is often cited in articles on these subjects as well. Prior to his current roles, Mr. Novak served as co-managing partner at Strategic Capital Partners, CEO at Strategic 1031 Exchange Advisors, co-managing partner at The Strategic Group of Companies, in-house counsel at 1031 Qualified Intermediary, senior tax associate at Deloitte & Touche, and senior tax associate at Arthur Andersen, LLP.