WATCH: Q1 Market and Economic Update with Brian Burton and John Boardman

  In this quarter’s update, Ballast, Inc. CIO Brian Burton sits down to answer the questions we’ve been hearing most from clients over the last two months. What’s kept markets strong? What’s happening with Bitcoin and gold? Is AI still a real story or just a really expensive one? And why is everyone suddenly talking […]

WATCH: Do I Need a Trust?

  In December’s webinar, Frank Yozwiak and Andy Renolds answer the common question: “Should I have a trust? Should my estate plan include this?” They answer everything from the basics (“What is a trust?”) to how you can implement it into your financial plan. Watch the conversation above for more!     Want More? Sign […]

WATCH: Tax Optimization of Charitable Giving

Make a bigger impact with your charitable giving with smarter planning, not just giving more. Discover how to get the most out of your donations for the causes you care about and your long-term tax plan. Ideal for those who want to balance generosity with financial planning.

WATCH: Mid-Year Market Update from Ballast

2025 has delivered no shortage of market drama—from sweeping tariffs and geopolitical tensions to AI volatility and record-breaking rebounds. In this mid-year update, the Ballast team breaks down the year’s first-half market moves, examines economic headwinds and tailwinds, and looks ahead to what may shape investor portfolios in the second half. Hear from: • Brian […]

Watch: Market Update

  In today’s unpredictable financial landscape, market volatility can be daunting for investors. Recently, John, Andy, and Brian discussed the current environment and share their insights on how to navigate turbulent waters while staying the course. With the right strategies, a well-thought-out plan, and a steady hand, investors can weather the storms of market fluctuations […]

Directed Corporate Trustees – An Option for Trust Beneficiaries

As pensions have largely been eliminated within the private sector, generational wealth accumulation continues to be a phenomenon impacting more and more families.  Whether it be an accumulation of retirement assets, a business sale, or family generational wealth, a large amount of assets has been passed from one generation to the next.  Over the next […]

Business Owners Forum Video

We recently invited local business owners to Ballast for a discussion on topics important to them. This is the video from our meeting. Topics Include: What makes businesses attractive to buyers? What is the current state of the private equity market? How to separate finances between business and personal? How should owners prepare now for […]