Chad Carstensen is a registered investment advisor at Ballast Capital Advisors, LLC, based in New Hartford, NY, with 9 years of industry experience. Chad operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 42 clients with $330M in assets under management.
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Ballast Capital Advisors charges a flat annual fee based on the size of your portfolio, billed quarterly in advance. The fee covers both investment management and financial planning services.
For example, a portfolio of $300,001 - $600,000 would have a $5,500 annual fee. A portfolio of $600,001 - $900,000 would have a $7,500 annual fee. The fee is negotiable for portfolios over $10,000,001.
Location
New Hartford, NY
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Chad is a board member of Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, a non-profit organization, dedicating minimal time. He is also a limited partner at Asymmetria Capital Partners, LLC, dedicating full-time hours.
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Ballast Capital Advisors, LLC
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