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Family-Operated | Boutique Style | Certainty of Execution

TLC Financial Network, Inc. is a leading nationwide commercial lending company, founded in 1997. With over 35 years of experience, well established relationships, and over $5 billion funded, we have the products and expertise to help investors succeed and grow their portfolios. We provide innovative and customized financing solutions for small to large-size investors, including a broad spectrum of permanent loans, construction loans, bridge loans, private credit loans, and select business loans. Our team of experienced all-stars provide the best 5-star service in the industry. We are a family-operated, boutique style company, proud of our reputation earned within the industry, consistently delivering with certainty of execution. Who your Navigator is matters! Experience The TLC Advantage! Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you succeed and grow your portfolio.

 Meet The Executive TEAM

Kevin W. Mitchell

Founder/President/CEO
Real Estate Broker 
CA Department of Real Estate 
License Number: 01171465
Kevin W. Mitchell is the founder, president and chief executive officer for TLC Financial Network, Inc., founded in 1997. He was licensed as a salesperson with the California Department of Real Estate in November 1993 and later earned his broker license in May 1999. He has over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry as a Real Estate Specialist. In the commercial lending space, he has closed over $5 billion in commercial real estate loans. He is a dynamic entrepreneurial real estate financing strategist and leader, with a proven track record of successfully driving multimillion dollar sales in highly competitive markets. He is adept at driving company growth, strategic marketing, solution selling strategies, territorial growth development, establishing new key business relationships, securing client loyalty, organizational and managerial leadership, motivational speaking, instrumental in helping investors successfully grow their portfolios, and forging strong lasting relationships with clients and external business partners. His impregnable passion to serve others in their own success has been the catalyst to his relentless drive to persevere, day to day, in his own business and personal life. He was married to his late wife for 27 years, and they have four children, and three grandchildren. He is a Southern California native and enjoys spending his free time traveling, hiking, swimming, racing his TLC track car, and being with his family and close friends. He can be reached at 
(951) 363-1984 ext. 101 Direct 
(949) 525-2946 Cell kmitchell@tlccompanies.net 
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Noah D. Mitchell

Vice President of Underwriting
Real Estate Salesperson
CA Department of Real Estate 
License Number: 02125019
Noah D. Mitchell is the vice president of underwriting for TLC Financial Network, Inc., and has been with the company since June 2019. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was licensed as a salesperson with the California Department of Real Estate in July 2021. He has over 6 years of experience in the commercial lending space and has facilitated the closing of over $600 million in commercial real estate loans. He is an extraordinary leader and is well developed in organizational and managerial leadership roles. He is always accurate, conscientious, careful, and is a critical thinker. He embodies an inclusive behavior with coworkers, clients, and business partners, with an equal and consistent level of kindness and respect. He takes stupendous pride in exceeding client and business partner expectations, which naturally carries over into his personal life. He is a Southern California native and enjoys spending his free time hiking, camping, going on beach walks, attending concerts, cooking, attending car meets, going for weekend drives in his sports car, and being with his family and close friends. He can be reached at 
(951) 363-1984 ext. 103 Direct 
(760) 822-8463 Cell nmitchell@tlccompanies.net

Jacob W. Mitchell

Vice President of Loan Originations
Real Estate Broker
CA Department of Real Estate 
License Number: 02202945
Jacob W. Mitchell is the vice president of loan originations for TLC Financial Network, Inc., and has been with the company since August 2020. He graduated with honors from San Diego State University in May 2019 with a bachelor degree in liberal arts and sciences. He was licensed as a salesperson with the California Department of Real Estate in January 2023 and is now licensed as a broker since July 2025. He has over 5 years of experience in the commercial lending space and has helped to close over $500 million in commercial real estate loans. He is an impressive communicator and a remarkable relationship manager. He is a tenacious strategist and has a relentless demeanor toward every task he sets out to conquer. He exudes an all-encompassing etiquette with coworkers, clients, and business partners, with a tremendous level of respect. He takes astounding pride in exceeding client and business partner expectations, which copiously carries over into his personal life. He is a Southern California native and enjoys spending his free time hiking, camping, playing guitar, riding and racing his motorcycles, racing the TLC track car, and being with his family and close friends. He can be reached at 
(951) 363-1984 ext. 104 Direct 
(760) 822-9930 Cell jmitchell@tlccompanies.net

John M. Hendricks

Vice President of Loan Originations
Real Estate Broker
CA Department of Real Estate 
License Number: 02354559
John M. Hendricks is a Vice President of Loan Originations at TLC Financial Network, Inc., where he has been a member of the team since December 2025. He is licensed as a Real Estate Broker with the State of California and has more than 20 years of experience in commercial lending, having served as both a commercial relationship manager, as well as a team member on commercial lending teams within the banking sector. John is known for his exceptional communication skills, strategic mindset, and strength in relationship management. He approaches every loan request by consistently demonstrating professionalism, respect, and integrity in his interactions with colleagues, clients, and business partners. His commitment to exceeding expectations is evident in both his professional performance and personal values. John earned a Bachelor of Science in Business in 2000, with an emphasis in accounting, from California State University, Bakersfield. A native of Long Beach, California, he enjoys spending his free time with family and friends. He can be reached at (562) 882-9789 Cell jhendricks@tlccompanies.net  

Rob Kilian

Vice President of Loan Originations
Rob Kilian is a Vice President of Loan Originations at TLC Financial Network, Inc., where he recently joined as a new team member. Rob brings over 20 years of commercial banking expertise in all facets of commercial real estate lending and is a Graduate from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. He recently served as a Market President, overseeing and originating a diverse and complex commercial real estate portfolio from small to mid and large-size community banking organizations. He has extensive knowledge of bank credit underwriting, to assist in structuring and tailoring to specific needs, providing the best solution for each client. He prides himself on building long-term relationships with all clients built on trust, integrity, excellent communication, follow-up, professionalism, knowledgeable insights, and working in the best interests of each client. He is a proven respected leader and takes pride in exceeding expectations in all interactions with investors, co-workers, and business partners. He has been married to his wife Tracy for 27 years and has two sons, two daughters, and four grandchildren. He is an avid sports fan, (Die Hard Denver Bronco and Boomer Sooner) and enjoys playing soft ball, golf, and shooting pool alongside spending quality time with family and friends. Rob has recently been blown in from Cheyenne, Wyoming to the Orlando Florida Region and looks forward to building new relationships through innovative and customized financing solutions for investors. He can be reached at (307) 421-4145 Cell 
rkilian@tlccompanies.net

Sydney Warburton III

Vice President of Loan Originations

Syd, a US Army veteran, father of five, and grandfather of ten, brings 37 years of commercial real estate experience to TLC. Syd’s career began in 1989 as an appraisal trainee for Foss Valuation Group. Syd went on to found several appraisal companies and served as a land consultant for Marcus & Millichap. Syd’s career has focused on all phases of land development. He has served as an expert witness in dozens of court cases, published a blog focused on land development, and served as a consultant to developers and investors. While his practice focused on land, Syd also has a deep understanding of all commercial property types. From hospitality to retail, industrial, office, and special-use properties, his knowledge is broad and deep. His background as an appraiser has prepared him well for the challenges of commercial finance. His understanding of investor requirements has positioned him to underwrite and place loans quickly and efficiently. His extensive network within the commercial real estate industry, built over 37 years, allows him to leverage his relationships to ensure the most favorable outcome for his clients. He can be reached at (714) 609-2342 Cell swarburton@tlccompanies.netsw.

Austin C. Berain

Senior Loan Processor

Austin C. Berain is a senior loan processor for TLC Financial Network, Inc., and has been with the company since December 2020. He graduated from San Diego State University in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He has over 4 years of experience in the commercial lending space and has helped to close over $500 million in commercial real estate loans. He is always highly accurate, conscientious, and is a critical thinker. He is an exceptional team leader and is well rounded in organizational and managerial leadership roles. He incorporates a comprehensive behavior with clients, coworkers, and business partners, with an immense level of goodwill and respect. He takes extraordinary pride in managing client and business partner expectations, which ultimately carries over into his personal life. He is a Southern California native and enjoys spending his free time playing basketball, snowboarding, skateboarding, woodworking, making art, writing, photography/videography, traveling, camping, and being with his family and close friends. He can be reached at 

(951) 363-1984 ext. 105 Direct 

(760) 681-9435 Cell aberain@tlccompanies.net

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