Steve Rothschild
Partner
Mr. Rothschild, a partner of The Strategic Group, brings deep expertise in state and federal tax credit strategies to USACS clients. His work focuses on structuring and executing complex transactions involving 1031 exchanges, Opportunity Zones, and a variety of public-private development incentives. As a strategic partner, he supports USACS clients with insight into credit-driven developments such as affordable housing and historic rehabilitation, adding significant value in projects where layered tax incentives are essential.
Ricky Novak
Partner
Mr. Novak is the founder of The Strategic Group's SEA 1031 and a tax attorney specializing in advanced planning for high-net-worth investors. He provides USACS clients with strategic guidance on 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), Opportunity Zone investments, and other federal and state tax mitigation strategies. With prior experience at Arthur Andersen and Deloitte, Mr. Novak’s legal and tax background allows him to advise on complex real estate structures and integrated planning strategies that complement cost segregation efforts.
James Freeman
Partner
Mr. Freeman, a partner at The Strategic Group, advises USACS clients on tax-deferred strategies including 1031 exchanges, DSTs, and multi-layered investment planning. With a background in accounting and international tax from Arthur Andersen and Deloitte, he brings strong financial and technical insight to complex transactions. His involvement supports USACS clients in aligning cost segregation studies with broader tax strategies for maximum long-term efficiency.
Our Team
Richmond Stecker is the CEO of USA Cost Segregation and Sedna Data Corp., where he leads the charge in commercial real estate tax strategy and technology innovation. With a deep understanding of cost segregation, tax credits, and real estate investment, he works with developers, REITs, and high-net-worth investors to maximize tax efficiencies and financial outcomes.
Following the launch of USA Cost Segregation, Richmond established a key alliance with The Strategic Group of Companies, led by Ricky Novak, James Freeman, and Steve Rothschild. This partnership with esteemed industry leaders has reinforced his standing as a trusted authority in commercial real estate tax strategy and innovation.
Premium By Design
At U.S.A. Cost Segregation (USACS), we don’t just deliver reports—we design strategies. Our work goes far beyond depreciation schedules. We provide a high-level, engineering-based approach to cost segregation that empowers investors to accelerate cash flow, reduce tax liabilities, and build lasting wealth.
Built for Complex Projects and Long-Term Value
From single assets to complex portfolios, our team is built to handle high-stakes projects with accuracy, compliance, and clarity. We specialize in IRS-defensible studies, and we don’t cut corners—ever.
In a landscape where many providers are reducing standards, we hold the line. Our engineers conduct physical site visits, adhere to IRS audit standards, and leverage advanced tools like Alethia—our proprietary analytics platform co-developed with Sedna Data Corp—to uncover every tax-saving opportunity available.
Alethia™: Where Precision Meets Insight
Developed in partnership with Sedna Data Corp, Alethia supports our clients in building long-term, profitable real estate portfolios. It combines advanced property analytics with historical assessment data, giving our engineers a deeper level of insight and accuracy. The result? Better data. Better studies. Better savings.
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