Gatekeepers Share Their Contrarian Calls for 2025

In this Forbes Business Council article, Robert Balentine draws on his decades of experience advising business owners – and his own experience as an entrepreneur – to offer a practical framework for turning a successful business into a multi-generational legacy.

The Atlanta Business Chronicle honored Robert Balentine with the 2026 Ann Cramer Lifetime Achievement Award. This feature highlights Robert's legacy of growth: building a leading wealth management firm while advancing red spruce restoration through Southern Highlands Reserve.

This distinction celebrates visionary leadership and meaningful impact, recognizing Adrian’s commitment to excellence and placing him among an exceptional group of leaders shaping Georgia’s business community.