Silicon Beach April 2026 Chapter Meeting

Join BP Silicon Beach for our April Chapter Meeting!

Members Spotlight: Taylor Neiman & Noah Damsky

• About Taylor Neiman:

Taylor Neiman is a Los Angeles–based real estate investor with 15 years of experience and the founder of Centaurus Real Estate Investments (CentaurusREI), a firm focused on value-add multifamily opportunities for private investors. He previously helped build a multistate rental portfolio at Team Kalsman and has advised firms on fund strategy and capital allocation.

Earlier, Taylor led Operations & Analytics for JLL’s West Region Industrial Capital Markets Group, supporting over $1 billion in annual transactions, and held roles at RCLCO and LACERA. He holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a BS in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College, and is active in several real estate organizations.

• About Noah Damsky:

Maximizing After-Tax Wealth: Costly Mistakes That Most Investors Miss

Everyone is laser focused on returns, however, a frequently overlooked consideration is the return net of taxes. An investment strategy without a tax plan is a half-baked approach that can lead to a hefty tax bill. What if there was a way achieve the same returns without the high tax bill? Are the tradeoffs worth it? We'll walk through some of the most common tax mistakes that lead investors to pay avoidable six- and seven-figure tax bills. 

Noah Damsky is the founder of Marina Wealth Advisors, where he helps investors make smarter financial decisions through tax-aware portfolios designed to improve after-tax growth and income. His work emphasizes practical, efficient investment strategies tailored to long-term results.

He has been featured in CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and the CFA Institute. Prior to launching his firm, Noah spent over a decade in institutional investment management and private equity at PIMCO, Goldman Sachs, Bessemer Trust, and LACERA. He holds two bachelor’s degrees from UC Irvine, an MBA from UCLA Anderson, and is a CFA Charterholder.

NEW LOCATION: 929 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica

Los Angeles, CA 90291

Cost: $15 for lunch