About Steven Knight

Steven Knight is a 1031 Exchange Officer with The Exeter Group of Companies, including The Exeter Group, LLC and Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC (Exeter1031™), headquartered in San Diego, California, Exeter Trust Company (ExeterTrust™) and Exeter Asset Services Corporation (ExeterAsset™) headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and their affiliate companies.   Mr. Knight joined the Exeter Group of Companies in 2026.  He is based in Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC’s Texas Regional Office located in Houston, Texas.

Financial Services Professional – 1031 Exchange Experience

Mr. Knight assists clients, real estate professionals, escrow and settlement services professionals, legal and tax advisors, and institutional partners with the administration and coordination of 1031 exchange transactions, with a strong emphasis on client service, operational accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process efficiency.

Steven has significant experience and expertise in 1031 exchange administration and client support. He has helped facilitate thousands of tax-deferred exchange transactions helping clients maximize their tax deferment benefits under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.

His work includes guiding clients and their advisors through the exchange process, coordinating time-sensitive transaction requirements, supporting documentation workflows, and ensuring that each like-kind exchange is handled with careful attention to regulatory requirements, deadlines, and client objectives.

Professional Experience

Mr. Knight brings more than 20 years of management experience leading teams, overseeing complex workflows, and improving business operations across retail, financial services, and regulatory environments. His professional background includes extensive leadership responsibility, including managing teams of up to 200 employees, developing staff, strengthening client relationships, and implementing process improvements designed to improve service delivery and operational performance.

Operations Leadership and Process Improvement

Steven Knight’s background in operations management provides a strong foundation for his role as a 1031 Exchange Officer. He has led complex business workflows, managed high-volume service environments, and implemented strategic improvements that support accuracy, accountability, and consistency.

Client Service and Professional Reputation

Mr. Knight is recognized for his commitment to responsive, professional, and client-focused service. Since 2021, his work has contributed to 90 five-star client reviews, reflecting his ability to communicate clearly, manage important transaction details, and support clients through the 1031 exchange process with confidence and care.

Workflow analysis and service optimization

Throughout his career, Mr. Knight has focused on building strong teams, improving procedures, and delivering dependable service in highly detailed operating environments. This experience allows him to bring a practical, process-driven approach to 1031 exchange transactions. He understands the importance of accuracy, communication, and timely execution in transactions where clients, real estate professionals, attorneys, tax advisors, escrow officers, and settlement services parties must work together within strict statutory timeframes.

Professional Associations

Steven is a member of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators and Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA, formerly known as REISA and prior to that TICA).