The Commercial Aviation Industry is Secretly Booming!
The Commercial Aviation Industry is Secretly Booming!
See how investors can capitalize on this opportunity to turn $50,000 to ~$66,000 in 24 months through a flat 16% projected return.
See how investors can capitalize on this opportunity to turn $50,000 to ~$66,000 in 24 months through a flat 16% projected return.
16%
FIXED PREFERRED RETURN
Monthly
Dividend distribution
24-Month
Capital Lock-Up
4+ Years
OPERATING TRACK RECORD
88%
of Loans Include a
Co-Borrower
Disclaimer: Projected returns are based on assumptions and are never guaranteed. This is a 506(c) investment limited to Accredited Investors.
WEBINAR DETAILS
Join us for the upcoming Live Deal Webinar breaking down the Stratus Financial Fund on June 18th.
JUNE 18, 2026 • 6PM MDT • LIVE ON ZOOM
In this Webinar, you’ll walk away understanding:
The global commercial aviation market problem and why it presents a strong investment opportunity
The full Stratus Financial Fund investment details, including exactly how we projected a flat 16% return on this deal
The underwriting process Stratus Financial™ uses to evaluate its partnered flight schools
The detailed risks behind this investment opportunity
...and a lot more!
No thanks, I want to review the slide deck myself.
Macro Environment
What is this investment about?
Stratus Financial Fund I is a 506(c) passive income fund by Stratus Financial™ designed to help finance student pilot loans through its partnered aviation training schools. The fund was designed to help solve the growing demand for more commercial airline pilots as the aviation industry continues to face a pilot shortage.
This is a private investment backed by the performance of the loans and the people managing the fund. Instead of worrying about its value going up or down because of the news, conflicts in different countries, or changes in the economy (like a public investment).
Investors can focus more on:
How the fund is managed
How the loan and the company perform
The long-term demand behind the commercial aviation industry itself
So, if you participate in this deal, you can expect a flat and consistent 16% projected return with monthly dividends without worrying too much about the news or how volatile it is.
How Does This
Private Investment Work?
Capital Raise
Stratus Financial raises investor money into its private credit/debt fund, with a maximum offering size of $100M.
Loan Deployment
The fund is then used to finance loans for students attending partner flight schools to become commercial pilots.
Cash Flow
As borrowers repay their student loans with interest, the fund collects those payments. It distributes a portion of the income back to investors as monthly dividends/target returns while the loan portfolio continues growing.
Exit Strategy
Investors typically exit by requesting withdrawals from the evergreen fund after at least 2 years of investment, with 90 days’ notice required.
NOTE: The return comes from ongoing cash distributions, not from selling a company.
INDUSTRY CATALYSTS
Aviation Demand Continues to Rise
The Pilot Shortage
Commercial aviation continues facing a significant pilot shortage driven by:
Airline expansion
Mandatory retirements
Growing travel demand
Limited training accessibility
The Lending Opportunity
Stratus Financial provides financing solutions for aspiring commercial pilots attending approved flight schools nationwide. This creates a specialized lending opportunity supported by:
- Strong career income potential
- Structured underwriting
- Co-borrower support
- Long-term industry demand
Why invest in the Aviation Industry?
The aviation industry continues to face a growing global pilot shortage, driven primarily by:
Retiring senior pilots aging out of the workforce
Limited financing options for flight school
Early retirements during COVID-19
Boeing forecasts demand for ~660,000 new pilots over the next 20 years, while the global pilot training market is projected to grow from $3 billion in 2022 to over $20 billion by 2029.
And as airlines and flight schools compete to meet rising workforce demand…
The Stratus Financial Fund positions investors to participate in the financing side of this expanding aviation market through student pilot lending and aviation-focused private credit.
Who’s Fit to Invest in the Stratus Financial Fund?
High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)
This investment opportunity is reserved for people with investable funds and a high annual income.
But if you're a high-net-worth individual like an attorney, surgeon, doctor, CEO, or founder of a business doing 6 to 7 figures...
You may qualify to invest in this deal if you have excess capital sitting in your savings, brokerage accounts, or other investments that you can allocate to this opportunity.
Once you have those funds available, you'll be able to put that capital to work and grow it with a flat 16% return in this deal.
Accredited Investors
This is a 506c investment opportunity that's limited to individuals known as "Accredited Investors."
If you’re someone earning $200k/year and have a net worth of $1M, and are officially registered with the SEC.
You'll be able to participate in the Stratus Financial Fund.
Investors Who Want To Make An Impact
If you're an investor who already has a solid portfolio to begin with, but you find other investments to be unfulfilling.
The Stratus Financial Fund allows you to help aspiring student pilots gain access to the financing they need to complete their aviation training and eventually help meet the growing demand in the commercial airline industry.
So, you're not just investing for the sake of growing your portfolio, but you're investing your capital toward a greater purpose by helping future pilots pursue their careers and enter the aviation workforce.
Right now, these are only the highlights of the deal, but if you want to understand the full details of how exactly this fund works…
No thanks, I want to review the slide deck myself.
Meet the Team Behind Stratus Financial™
Anthony Geraci
Anthony Geraci is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial, bringing over 15 years of experience managing financial funds and advising lending funds that have collectively raised more than $200m.
He leads the systems and underwriting processes behind the fund — so you, as the investor, aren't putting your money into random or poorly structured loans.
Eljona Shkreli
Eljona Shkreli is the Head of Investor Relations at Stratus Financial and has over 8 years of experience working with high-net-worth clients through firms like J.P. Morgan and Citi Private Bank.
She helps you, as the investor, stay informed and confident throughout the investment process by maintaining clear and consistent communications.
Brandon Martini
Brandon Martini is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial and has years of experience in aviation, flight instruction, and pilot training operations.
He's helping with vetting the flight schools receiving funding, using his aviation background to better evaluate school operations, training quality, and the strength of the programs tied to the loans behind the fund.
With their combined expertise in finance, aviation, and investor relations, they are ensuring that investors can earn a flat 16% return when they commit their capital to the deal.
June 18th. Thursday. 6 PM MDT
Meet your Webinar Host
Senate Eskridge
Senate Eskridge has raised more than $15 million in investor capital across multiple private deals, and over the years, he has helped 100+ people invest in "thoroughly vetted" private investment opportunities
During the webinar:
He'll break down how the Stratus Financial Fund works in full detail
He'll share the upsides and risks involved with the investment
He'll answer any of your questions and concerns
And once you fully understand how this investment works, you'll be able to confidently invest your capital in this deal, targeting a flat 16% return with monthly distributions.
70+
INVESTORS
$15M+
Investor Capital Managed
16+
Years of Experience
23%+
Avg. Return on Investors
TESTIMONIALS
Here’s what People say
about Senate
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"I have full confidence"
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June 18th. Thursday. 6 PM MDT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Investor FAQ
Find quick answers to common questions about the Stratus Financial Fund and the live investor webinar.
Is the 16% flat return guaranteed?
Short answer: No.
Long answer: Every investment has risk, which means you could lose some or even all of the money you invest. The projected 16% yearly return is only a target based on the company’s expected loan performance, borrower repayments, interest collected from student pilot loans, and the fund’s overall financial operations, and is not guaranteed, so future results may be higher or lower than expected.
Will there be a recording of the webinar?
Yes, there will be a recording of the webinar.
But when you consider saving the recording for later instead of joining us live, chances are… You might forget about reviewing it later due to your busy schedule by the time we release it.
Showing up live for 30 minutes with us on June 19th gives you the best chance to fully understand this deal. Once you're able to sit with us, you will be able to determine whether this investment opportunity is the right fit for you.
What’s the minimum investment?
The minimum investment starts at $50,000, depending on your investor class. However, you can also invest using a 401 (k). I
If you need help finding better options for participating in the deal, you can book a call with me instead.
LIVE INVESTOR WEBINAR
If you're still reading this far down the page, that usually means you're looking for more information… but we can't cover everything on this page alone!
Our upcoming webinar on June 18th at 6 PM MDT will cover everything this deal has to offer, especially how we projected a flat 16% return.
If you're inside the webinar, listening to how we break down this deal, you'll be able to fully understand how this investment works, and you’ll be more confident about participating as well.
No thanks, I want to review the slide deck myself.
WEBINAR DETAILS
Join us for the upcoming Live Deal Webinar breaking down the Stratus Financial Fund on June 19th.
JUNE 18, 2026 • 6PM MT • LIVE ON ZOOM
In this Webinar, you’ll walk away understanding:
The global commercial aviation market problem and why it presents a strong investment opportunity
The full Stratus Financial Fund investment details, including exactly how we projected a flat 16% return on this deal
The underwriting process Stratus Financial™ uses to evaluate its partnered flight schools
The detailed risks behind this investment opportunity
...and a lot more!
Reserve your Seat
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TRACK RECORD
Why Investors Pay Attention
16%
FIXED PREFERRED RETURN
Monthly
Dividend distribution
24-Month
Capital Lock-Up
4+ Years
OPERATING TRACK RECORD
88%
of Loans Include a
Co-Borrower
Disclaimer: Projected returns are based on assumptions and are never guaranteed. This is a 506(c) investment limited to Accredited Investors.
Disclaimer: This page is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities.
All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Any projected returns, including the targeted 16% annual return, are not guarantees of future performance, and undue reliance should not be placed on them.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance, or financial outcomes to differ materially from any projections expressed or implied in this presentation.
All investments involve risk, and there may be factors we cannot predict or control. While the company believes the information shared is reasonable and based on current expectations, there is no guarantee that future results will happen as discussed. Investors shouldn't rely only on these statements when making investment decisions
Macro Environment
The Market Is Shifting.
For the past several years, investors have benefited from elevated yields in money markets, savings products, and Treasuries.
But as the Federal Reserve begins cutting rates, those opportunities are rapidly shrinking. Sophisticated investors are now repositioning capital into alternative income strategies capable of maintaining stronger cash flow in a lower-rate environment.
Private credit has emerged as one of the fastest-growing institutional asset classes for investors seeking:
Passive income
Yield preservation
Portfolio diversification
Reduced correlation to public markets
The Stratus Financial Fund was designed specifically for this environment.
Accredited Investors Only. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any security or investment product. The Stratus Financial Fund is available only to accredited investors as defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any offering of securities will only be made pursuant to a private placement memorandum and related offering documents. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment in private credit and alternative assets involves significant risks, including the potential loss of principal.
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