About Guidance Investments

Guidance Investments is a trusted leader in investment management with over 20 years of experience serving a diverse range of investors. Specializing in private investment management, Guidance Investments combines industry expertise with a commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions to its affiliates and clients.
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As a registered investment advisor, we bring a strategic approach to investment management, focusing on creating long-term value and fostering financial security. Our team’s leadership within the investment management space is built on strong values, integrity, and a deep understanding of the needs of our investors.

Guidance Investments serves as the manager of the newly formed Guidance Short-Term Income Trust (GSTIT), a Shariah-compliant Real Estate Investment Trust designed to provide income-generating investments for the American Muslim investor. With a focus on generating income backed by a diversified portfolio of Shariah-compliant home finance assets and ethical investment practices, GSTIT offers eligible investors access to diversify their portfolios while aligning with Islamic financial principles.

Values that guide us

At Guidance Investments, our investment philosophy is built on ethical, values-based financial principles that prioritize:

  • Fairness - Providing access to financial solutions rooted in equity and justice.

  • Integrity – Ensuring all investments align with Islamic finance principles.

  • Trust – Offering transparent and responsible investment opportunities.

Our values guide us in serving faith-conscious investors and institutions, ensuring they have access to ethical financial solutions. 

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team is composed of finance professionals who work closely with our globally recognized Shariah scholars, ensuring compliance with Islamic finance principles while upholding transparency and responsible investing

 
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Khaled Elsayed

President and CEO
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Mohamad Nasir

EVP and General Manager
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Nick Minardi

Executive Vice President
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Nancy Whipp

Treasurer
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Tom Gainor

Director and Chief Compliance Officer
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Khaled Elsayed
President and CEO


Khaled Elsayed
President and CEO
Khaled Elsayed serves as President and CEO of Guidance Investments, LLC. He also serves in the same capacity of Guidance Residential, LLC. Based in Reston, Virginia, he is responsible for the overall management and performance of the companies.    

Mr. Elsayed is described as a leading U.S. home finance industry executive with extensive national experience in all aspects of the business, including sales and operations. He is also noted as an accomplished leader in start-up and high-growth business environments, with experience in building motivated teams.    

Prior to his role at Guidance, Mr. Elsayed was the President and CEO of HomeView Lending, where he was involved in the company's establishment and the development of its sales and operating structure. He also held various executive positions at New Century Mortgage Corp, including President of the Wholesale Division.

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Mohamad Nasir
EVP and General Manager

Mohamad Nasir serves as Executive Vice President and General Manager at Guidance Investments, LLC. Mr. Nasir brings over three decades of leadership experience in Islamic finance, specializing in fund management, compliance, and strategic growth. Mohamad plays a pivotal role in driving the firm’s vision and overseeing its operations, investor relations, and strategic partnerships. His deep expertise in Shariah-compliant investment vehicles, coupled with his extensive experience in financial management and regulatory compliance, provides a solid foundation for the firm’s continued success.  

Previously, Mohamad led a Halal Mutual Fund. His appointment by the Governor of Illinois to the Illinois State Employee Pension System (SERS) board further solidifies his trust and credibility in managing large-scale financial operations. A trusted leader, Mohamad is dedicated to bridging the gap between Islamic principles and innovative investment solutions. Mohamad serves on several non-profits and community organizations boards.

 

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Nick Minardi
Executive Vice President

Nicholas Minardi serves as is the Executive Vice President of Guidance Investments, LLC. He has also served in an executive capacity for Guidance Residential, LLC where he initially joined the company in 2011. Mr. Minardi has formally acted as Guidance Residential’s Chief Operations Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.    

With over 30 years of banking and mortgage industry experience, he oversees and seeks to continually improve the companies’ secondary, capital markets, servicing, and finance activity. Mr. Minardi has extensive knowledge in financial planning, operations, secondary marketing activity, and servicing related to lending platforms.

 

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Nancy Whipp
Treasurer

Nancy Whipp serves as Treasurer of Guidance Investments, LLC and is also the Chief Financial Officer of Guidance Residential. She has 30 years of financial management and auditing experience with 20 years focused in the financial services space and over five years serving as CFO for national independent mortgage lenders. She leads the overall financial management of the company, including accounting, financial reporting, secondary marketing, planning and analysis, and treasury.  

Earlier in her career, she established and grew her own CFO advisory and financial consulting practice, serving a diverse base of clients in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida Fisher School of Accounting and is a certified public accountant in the state of Virginia.

 

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Tom Gainor
Director and Chief Compliance Officer

Thomas Gainor serves as Director and Chief Compliance Officer for Guidance Investments, LLC. Mr. Gainor also serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Guidance Residential. In this role, he is responsible for Shariah structuring and compliance, as well as all regulatory oversight for the Trust.  

Mr. Gainor brings over 30 years of diversified professional experience as a lawyer, accountant, and financial product engineer. His background encompasses a strong understanding of the legal and financial complexities within the mortgage and Islamic finance industries. He is a licensed attorney and is also a certified public accountant (CPA). 
Earlier in her career, she established and grew her own CFO advisory and financial consulting practice, serving a diverse base of clients in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida Fisher School of Accounting and is a certified public accountant in the state of Virginia.

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