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Current Projects

A quick look at what we are working on at the moment

Mixed-Use w/ Office, Hotel, and FEC - $120M

Construction to Perm, Memphis, TN
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Active Senior Living & Office Space - $130M

Construction to Perm, Belmont, NC
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Multi-Family Mixed Use
$250M

Construction to Perm, Philadelphia, PA
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RV Park Refinance
$1M

Colorado
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Multi-Family Housing
$130M

Construction to Perm, Queens, NY
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Cannabis/MMJ Farm
$4.5M

Illinois and Missouri
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Don’t Let the Complexities of Your Financials Burden You Any Longer

Facilitation Of Working Capital

Bender-Carey Group has the depth and breadth of services to ensure the proper solution to fit your specific financing needs.

Facilitation Of Equipment Financing

Get up to $250,000 to purchase equipment, without needing collateral. Skip the bank. New & used equipment finance for small business.

Facilitation Of Equipment Leasing

From computers and heavy machinery to complete offices, it is possible to lease almost anything to upgrade or replace your business equipment.

Land Development

We specialize in managing the renovations of downtown areas, and the construction of arenas, parks, and stadiums. We work with the best General Contractors in the country.

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Advisory Firm

Bender-Carey Group is an advisory firm, helping to direct small businesses toward their goals.

Facilitation of a Business Line of Credit

Get a business line of credit to pay for any business expense that arises with a loan that provides flexibility that a regular business loan doesn't.

Business Valuations

Understand the realistic value of your company. Your company is likely worth more than you thought.

Facilitation Of Commercial Financing

Whether you're looking to access liquidity, optimize working capital, or finance your growth, turn to Bender-Carey Group for commercial financing solutions.

A message from Kristie

“For more than 31 years, Bender-Carey Group has offered premier services and expertise for business owners, we help our clients reach their full market potential! Our Capital division aligns our clients with our best Family Offices, Hedge Funds, Pension Funds, and High Net Worth Lenders. Bender-Carey Group provides joint venture and/or debt financing in any combination our clients may require. Bender-Carey Group works with all property and financing types nationwide. At Bender-Carey Group, we take pride in creating strong partnerships and investing in our clients. From providing creative financial solutions to upholding the highest standards of client service, our team of experts is here to help you navigate the financial transactions that drive your growth.”

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Kristie Bender-Carey
CEO, Bender-Carey Group

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Meet Our Team

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Kristie Bender-Carey

CEO
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BJ Carey

President
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Rob Schmidt

COO
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William Maroon

Senior VP of Capital
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Aaron DeVandry

CIO & VP of Marketing

Whether it's finances, marketing, land development, or accounting...

We take care of your business needs.

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Bender-Carey Group Services

Whether it’s for the purchase of a new property or the refinance of an existing property – or even the development of a new property – we provide business advisory services to find solutions to your financial needs. We partner with financing sources to align the line of credit that your business may need.

The Bender-Carey Group has more than 65 years combined experience in the commercial lending industry. Our principals held a Wall Street Securities License and have vast experience in finance. This background allows us to understand your commercial needs and enables the Bender-Carey Group to offer you the financing alternatives that best suits your project requirements.

Past Projects

Ski Resort

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Apartment Complex

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Office Building

Refinance

Self-Storage Units

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Flagship Hotel

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Business Park

Land Development

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  • Colorado Springs Headquarters
  • 2301 E Pikes Peak Ave
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • New York Office
  • One Harmon Meadow Blvd - 1st Floor
    Secaucus, NJ 07094
  • Memphis Office
  • 60 North B.B. King
    Memphis, TN 38103
  • Chicago Office
  • 333 S Desplaines St, Ste 103
    Chicago, IL 60661
  • Miami Office
  • 1444 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 305
    Miami, FL 33132
  • Bonita Springs, FL Office
  • 27299 Riverview Center Blvd, Ste 105
    Bonita Springs, FL 34134
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Kristie Bender-Carey

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Kristie Bender-Carey has had a hand in helping many businesses of all sizes reach their maximum potential and success. Her success as a former bank president gives her the knowledge needed to effectively lead businesses into profitability. When dealing with Kristie, clients can always expect to be treated respectfully, and dealt with honestly.

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Bruce (BJ) Carey

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BJ graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF through Auburn’s ROTC program. He completed USAF Pilot Training at Columbus AFB, MS where he was a distinguished graduate and received an assignment to fly the F-4 Phantom II fighter.

Colonel Carey’s Air Force career included serving in a variety of flying and staff assignments. He flew the F-4 at several bases in the US and overseas. He also served as a Forward Air Controller and Air Liaison Officer supporting the US Army both on the ground and while flying the OV-10 Bronco. As a senior Captain, he was selected to be an initial cadre Instructor Pilot in the F-16 as it was first introduced into the USAF inventory. Colonel Carey served as a staff officer working Foreign Military Sales programs involving sales of F-16 fighters to eight countries and managed the initial bed-down and operation of Republic of Singapore F-16s and personnel at Luke AFB, AZ which continues to this day.

He commanded the 58th Tactical Training Squadron while at Luke AFB. His staff assignments also included a tour as Chief, 11th Air Force and Alaskan NORAD Region, Plans and Exercise Division where he managed training exercises and war plans for those organizations. He is a graduate of the USAF’s Air Command and Staff and Air War Colleges. Colonel Carey retired from the USAF on 1 Sep 1995 as a Command Pilot with 3500 hours in fighter and tactical aircraft.

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Rob Schmidt

Chief Operations Officer

Rob is an accomplished executive-level sales/business development professional with extensive experience providing the leadership and direction needed to drive the achievement of key organizational sales goals and objectives. Highly skilled at analyzing client needs, developing, and implementing sales strategy designed to produce mutually beneficial sales solutions that positively impact the organization’s bottom line. Proven strength building and maintaining strong, profitable relationships with strategic sales partners, leveraged to maximize the business potential and revenue generated within the marketplace.

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William Maroon

Senior VP of Capital

William has worked in a wide range of financial and real estate positions. With a BA in Economics and a MS in Finance he has developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to match any problem. Before coming to Bender-Carey Group he worked at Keller Williams as a Real Estate Broker, Boeing in various financial roles, the Dept. of Veterans Affairs as an internal auditor, and as a Captain in the US Army.

Projects include refinancing office buildings and self-storage units to securing construction funds for warehouses and multifamily developments to obtaining bridge lending on mobile home parks and community redevelopment. He is currently engrossed in major community revitalization projects.

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Aaron DeVandry

CIO, VP of Marketing

Aaron is an established authority in the Digital Marketing field, specializing in City and Government marketing campaigns. A guest speaker at national marketing conventions, he has been voted Best Web Designer in Colorado Springs four times by his peers. His client list includes Los Angeles City, the LAPD, the L.A. Mayor’s office, and the Water and Gas Dept of Denver, CO.

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