John Boardman

Founder CEO Financial Advocate @Ballast, Inc

The best advice we ever received was to build a team that we would want our family to work with if anything happened to us. That has been our vision since our founding and the backbone of all decisions that we make. As an independent, employee-owned firm, we work tirelessly to make certain our clients receive the best guidance.Our process begins with understanding the people that we are working with; not only their balance sheets but the client as an individual. We work for insight into their goals, desires, fears, concerns, and opportunities while developing a clear picture of the intricate relationship among all areas of their financial life. Without these conversations and comprehensive approach as the initial foundation, we do not feel that we can adequately provide sound, objective advice. It is essential.Our expertise ranges wide and deep. However, we also recognize that the best result is accomplished through coordination and collaboration. We strive to be included in all financial decision-making, and we believe it is imperative to maintain open communication with other professional advisors. Our goal is to proactively monitor and coordinate a continually evolving plan, while standing by our clients to assure they remain steadfast towards their objectives – even in the most challenging environments.