Simon M. Naiman

Founder & CEO

Simon uses his diverse life experience as an asset in his everyday business interactions. With a background in management and leadership, Simon continued to develop his expertise as an educator in an academic international program that furthered his expertise in management, motivational speaking and personal development. After 4 successful years, Simon joined NC Capital as a funding specialist and then advanced to Funding Director. Moving to Wholesale Capital as COO, Simon sharpened his interpersonal skills and industry grasp. Simon went on to found his own company Sunset Portfolios, LLC which he proudly runs today. He takes a very direct role in all daily functions with special emphasis on the company's referral partner relationships. Simon enjoys his weekends spending time with family and friends as well as hiking the beautiful mountain regions of the Northeast U.S. 

Jason Hess

Director of Business Development

Jason grew up in Los Angeles, California in a family of legal profession. As a young adult, Jason served two tours in the Military. He then went on to receive his LLB in law at the College of Law and Business, during which time he met his wonderful wife and is now married for 3 years. Jason apprenticed and interned in legal and financial sector throughout his college years, securing a position as funding specialist at Premium Merchant Funding after graduation. Jason now serves as the Business Development Director of Sunset Portfolios, LLC. Among his myriad functions, he is responsible for overseeing the underwriting and funding process for clients who are referred to Sunset by executive partners. In his spare time, Jason enjoys coaching young adults in tackle football and spending weekends with family and friends. 

Abe Benguigui

VP of Partner Relations

Abe is a valuable asset here at Sunset Portfolios. His experience in sales in a wide variety of industries has given him the perspective on people and how to best help them attain their goals. Abe is fluent in Spanish and is well traveled. He uses his knowledge of diversity and difference to bring people together toward a common objective whilst keeping all the personalities involved in perfect balance. Abe is a natural listener which really zones him in on what his clients vision and needs are. Abe enjoys spending his spare time traveling, reading and hitting the beach.

Charles Friedman

VP of Business Development

Charles brings to the table years of experience in the mortgage and finance field. He started back in 1997 as mortgage broker for Eretz Funding before founding his own brokerage in 2002. Novastar Mortgage closed over 300 loans on single and multi family homes. In addition they purchased and managed over 70 residential properties. When the mortgage crisis hit back in 2008 Charles founded Citizens Resource Group which helped borrowers restructure their financing. The years of experience and extensive business background helps him understand the financing needs of any business. Charles brings with him a great personality as well which makes him a pleasure to work with.