Eli is currently Chairman and CEO of 2030 Investors, L.L.C., a family investment company based in Portland, Oregon. Eli co-founded M Financial Group and M Life Insurance Company in 1978, a national marketing and reinsurance organization with 105 offices. This organization specializes in executive compensation planning as well as estate and business continuity planning for business owners and high net worth individuals.

Eli was also the founder of Management Compensation Group, Northwest and its predecessor, Resource Management Consultant. In 1996, he retired as President and CEO of M Financial Group. Currently, Eli serves on the boards of American Industries, Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), Become X and House of Umoja.

Eli is a member of the World Presidents Organization and past Chairman of Oregon's Young Presidents Organization.