Fit Small Business’s 2026 review recognizes IPX1031 for its nationwide reach, 1031 Exchange capabilities, financial protections, expertise, and value-added services
IPX1031 has been named the Best Overall 1031 Exchange Company by Fit Small Business for the fifth consecutive year.In this video, IPX1031 President John Wunderlich shares what this recognition means and explains why financial strength, fund safeguards, experience, expertise, and responsive support matter when choosing a Qualified Intermediary.Your exchange. Your funds. Your choice matters.
CHICAGO, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031), the national leader in 1031 Qualified Intermediary services, has again been recognized as the Best Overall 1031 Exchange Company by Fit Small Business, marking the fifth consecutive year (2022-2026) the company has received this distinction.
In its 2026 review, Fit Small Business evaluated 1031 Exchange companies based on factors including nationwide coverage, exchange capabilities, insurance protection for exchange funds, educational resources, fees and customer reviews. IPX1031 was selected Best Overall for expertise and value-added services, with the review highlighting its nationwide reach, broad 1031 Exchange capabilities and substantial financial protections.
In addition to Fit Small Business, IPX1031 has consistently been recognized among the industry’s top Qualified Intermediaries by respected publications, including Investopedia, The Balance, Awning, ROI Advisors, and Inside 1031.
“Five consecutive years of recognition reflects what our team delivers every day,” said John Wunderlich, President of IPX1031. “Investors and their advisors need a Qualified Intermediary they can trust when holding their money. We remain committed to providing the financial strength, security, expertise, and service that have defined IPX1031 for nearly 40 years.”
Unlike federally regulated financial institutions, 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediaries are not federally regulated or licensed in the same manner as banks, making it important for investors and their advisors to understand how exchange funds will be held, managed, and protected.
IPX1031 provides nationwide Qualified Intermediary services for 1031 Exchanges, including Delayed, Simultaneous, Reverse, and Improvement Exchanges. With nearly 40 years of specialized experience, IPX1031’s team includes attorneys, accountants, Certified Exchange Specialists (CES®), and other 1031 Exchange professionals supporting transactions ranging from single investment properties to some of the nation’s most complex commercial and institutional exchanges.