Meet Our Coaches

All the GO! Coaches are active and modern top producing high performers that value having professional and personal harmony for themselves and their students.

Alex Filin

Husband, Father, Former D1 Athlete, $400M+ Funded

Former Latvian native turned Illinois resident and insurance broker turned mortgage professional, Alex went from zero to hero thanks to Amir & Justin’s guidance. Using their strategies, he closed over $95 million in loans in 2021 and is now paying it forward as a coach himself.

Katie Grimes

Wife, Mother, #1 Female LO in Kansas, $560M+ Funded

Seated at the #1 spot for Female Loan Officers in Kansas City, Katie also holds #3 overall in the state and has been a top 1% originator for 5 years now. Her passion for mortgages led her to close over $450 million in loans in the past 6 years. 

Amir Syed

Husband, Father, Co-Founder & CEO of GO! LO Coaching, Principal Coach, $1B+ Funded

His “nothing held back” approach to coaching breathes life into the GO! Community. Amir emphasizes the value of always investing in your education and aims to help others achieve their goals in the mortgage industry.

Stefanie Lavelle

Wife, Mother, Coach at GO! Agent, $300M+ Closed

His “nothing held back” approach to coaching breathes life into the GO! Community. Amir emphasizes the value of always investing in your education and aims to help others achieve their goals in the mortgage industry.

Shawn Kaplan

Husband, Father of 2, Content Guru, $1B+ Funded

Originally from New England, Shawn is a 21+ year mortgage vet based in Nashville. He credits coaching and mentorship to his own success, specializes in building strong relationships with realtors, and leveraging the power of digital marketing. 

Tammy Hajjar Miller

Wife, Mother, Over $1B Funded!

South Korean immigrant turned successful mortgage expert in Greater Chicago, Tammy helped 2,500+ families with nearly $1B volume, emphasizing financial education and top-notch service for clients and students.

Brooks Kelly

Husband, Father, Coach, $750M+ Funded

From Arizona to Texas, this seasoned mortgage expert weathered the collapse of 300+ mortgage firms when he first started out in 2007. His approach emphasizes processes, team building, relationships with realtors, clients, and lead generation.

Justin Lopatin

Husband, Father, Co-Founder and Principal Coach, $1B+ Funded

Committed to pushing you students of their comfort zone, Justin believes in the power of both learning and leading by example. He takes a strong accountability approach, ensuring members of GO!  achieve results at all costs. 

Larry Montani

Husband, Father, Head Coach, $2B+ Funded

His “nothing held back” approach to coaching breathes life into the GO! Community. Amir emphasizes the value of always investing in your education and aims to help others achieve their goals in the mortgage industry.

Tommy Choi

Husband, Father, GO! Agent President & Head Coach, $1B+ Funded

His “nothing held back” approach to coaching breathes life into the GO! Community. Amir emphasizes the value of always investing in your education and aims to help others achieve their goals in the mortgage industry.

Chris Kinsella

Husband, Father, Mortgage Maverick, $600M+ Funded

The Chicago native has been a dedicated mortgage pro since 2011. It wasn’t until he met Amir & Justin in 2021 that he hit his record-high production year of $102 million. He prioritizes tight client and referral partner relationships, educating people on making the best financial decisions.

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