Gregory Carstensen
Gregory Carstensen is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Ballast Capital Advisors, LLC, based in West Des Moines, IA, with 13 years of industry experience. Gregory 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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Fee Structure
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
1200 Office Plaza Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
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No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Gregory is a limited partner in various real estate LPs since 2004 and a partner in CK Capital since 2006. He is also the sole member of Veritas Capital, LLC and Managing Member, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Asymmetria Capital Partners, LLC, spending minimal time on these activities.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Ballast Capital Advisors, LLC
Previous Registrations
American Equity Advisors, INC.
State Registrations2 states
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