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“Our experience with Balentine has been extraordinary and exceeded all expectations. We feel fully supported and have the highest level of trust and regard for our Relationship Manager and the team. We feel a genuine and profound connection to the individuals and leadership at Balentine.”
‍- Current Balentine Client

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We believe in the power of collaboration.

At Balentine, we view ourselves as an extension of the families with whom we work. We’ve assembled an exceptional team that values relationships as well as results. Our collaborative approach, based on trust, expertise, sincerity, and impact, brings a wealth of perspective to the clients we serve.

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Danielle Bailey, MBA

Relationship Associate

Emily Balentine Barbour, CFP®

Head of Client Engagement and Family Legacy

Partner

Erin Beasley, SHRM-SCP

Head of People and Culture

Partner

Mark Bell, Ph.D.

Head of Business Advisory and Private Capital Multi-Family Office Investment Strategist

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Reid Brannock, CFP®, CEPA®

Administrative Associate

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Maria Butler

Senior Client Service Associate

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Caroline Caldwell, AWMA

Associate Relationship Manager

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Claire Carter

Senior Relationship Associate

Partner

Adrian Chastain, CFE, SCMP™

Client Service Associate

Partner

Emily Cornell

Senior Relationship Associate, Team Lead Multi-Family Office

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Adrian Cronje, Ph.D., CFA

Chief Executive Officer

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Jenn Cunningham

Senior Executive Assistant, Administrative Team Lead

Chief Investment Officer

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Clifton Dortch, Jr., J.D., LL.M.

Relationship Manager

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Joseph Fahey, CFA

Senior Family Business Advisor

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Jamie Fausnaugh

Administrative Associate

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Meredith Fenwick

Senior Marketing Manager

Manager Business Advisory and Private Capital

Partner

Matt Gilbert, CFA

Senior Associate Investment Strategy Team

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Victor Gitau

Associate Relationship Manager

Client Service Manager

Partner

Juwon Hill, MS, CFP®

Senior Portfolio Analyst Investment Strategy Team

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Mike Imber, CPA, CFP®, CTFA, AEP®, CEPA, CFT-I®

Wealth Strategist Multi-Family Office

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Michael Jin

Senior Analyst Business Advisory and Private Capital

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Katie Kellogg, SHRM-CP

People and Culture Manager

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Kristen Kepler

Receptionist & Executive Assistant

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Hannah Kim

Senior Relationship Associate

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Kurt Lofters, MPA

Director of Institutional Relationships

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John Maddison, CFA, CFP®

Head of Wealth Management

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Mike Maurer

Relationship Associate

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Mary McDevitt

Director of Client Service

Jen Pcholinsky, CFP®, AEP®, CEPA®

Relationship Manager

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Michael E. Pearson

Chief Compliance Officer

Principal

Partner

Sovannary Peou

Senior Executive Assistant Investment Strategy Team

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Manuela Queliz

Senior Administrative Associate

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Matt Raines

Senior Relationship Manager

Principal

Partner

Luke Roberson

Associate Relationship Manager

Partner

Alycia Ruge

Senior New Accounts Specialist

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Kathryn Sandoval, CFP®, CTFA

Financial Planning Manager

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Mitchell Spearman

Senior Family Legacy Advisor Multi-Family Office

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Rebecca Stone, CFP®, MBA

Client Operations Manager Multi-Family Office

Relationship Associate

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Taylor Troup

Administrative Associate and Office Coordinator

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Christopher VanBuhler, MBA

Associate Relationship Manager

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Robert Vann, J.D.

Senior Relationship Manager

Head of Public Markets Investment Strategy Team

Partner

Ben Webb, CFA

Head of Private Markets Investment Strategy Team

Principal

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Amelia Wilson

Relationship Associate

Partner

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