Milestone highlights fund’s long-term stability, investor confidence, and commitment to building the next generation of commercial pilots

Stratus Financial LLC (“Stratus” or the “Company”), a private lending company specializing in commercial pilot loans, proudly announces the four-year anniversary of the Stratus Financial Fund. Since launching in 2021, the Fund has delivered consistent monthly payments to investors without missing a single distribution, offering accredited investors reliable income in a high-demand, purpose-driven vertical.

While the Fund originally delivered 13% to 15% annualized returns, it has since increased its offering to 16% to 19% annualized returns paid monthly, reflecting sustained portfolio performance, expanding capital demand, and investor confidence.

Over the past four years, the Stratus Financial Fund has empowered aspiring pilots to achieve their careers through affordable financing, while offering investors asset-backed income in a non-correlated, high-demand sector.

“Reaching the four-year mark affirms the durability of our strategy,” said Alan Rios, Chief Investment Officer at Stratus Financial. “We remain focused on disciplined underwriting that delivers stable, risk-adjusted returns for investors while opening career pathways for the next generation of commercial pilots.”

Stratus Financial is the only lender in the country exclusively dedicated to financing commercial pilot training, partnering with 375+ FAA-chartered flight schools.

“This milestone is a testament to the strength of the model and the trust our investors place in us,” said Anthony Geraci, CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial. “We’ve built a fund that isn’t just about yield, it’s about helping people achieve real, lifelong dreams. Watching students become pilots and investors receive monthly income along the way, it doesn’t get more rewarding than that.”

The Fund has attracted a growing base of accredited investors seeking alternatives to traditional fixed-income options. With monthly distributions, quarterly reporting, and a conservative, loan-backed portfolio, the Stratus Financial Fund continues to stand out as a consistent performer in a volatile market environment.

“We’ve spent the last four years building this from the ground up, one borrower and one investor at a time,” said Brandon Martini, COO and Co-Founder. “We are humbled by the trust we’ve earned, and we’re more motivated than ever to expand our reach, grow our impact, and continue doing business the right way.”

About Stratus Financial

Stratus Financial is a private lending company based in Newport Beach, California, specializing in commercial pilot loans. Founded by FAA-certified flight instructors and financial professionals, Stratus partners with more than 375 flight schools across the country to offer financing to aspiring commercial pilots. Through the Stratus Financial Fund, the Company provides accredited investors with access to 16%–19% net annual returns paid monthly. With full servicing control and a mission-driven approach, Stratus helps students achieve their aviation dreams while delivering strong, consistent income to its investor base. Learn more at https://stratus.finance and www.stratusfinancialfund.com.

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While the Fund originally delivered 13% to 15% annualized returns, it has since increased its offering to 16% to 19% annualized returns paid monthly, reflecting sustained portfolio performance, expanding capital demand, and investor confidence.