Meet the Team
Our team includes CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselors™ (CRPC™), and Chartered Financial Analysts® (CFA®). We are certified fiduciary advisors dedicated to acting in your best interest and helping you navigate financial transitions with clarity and care
Leadership Team
J Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™
Wealth Advisor / President
Anthony Colancecco Jr, CFP®, CRPC™
Wealth Advisor / COO
Investment Team
Mario Nardone, CFA®
President & Founder, East Bay Investment Solutions
Eric Stein, CFA®
Partner, East Bay Investment Solutions
Wealth Advisors
Sam LaCroce, CFP®, CRPC™
Wealth Advisor
John Saverance, CRPC™
Wealth Advisor
Jonathan Burns, CRPC™
Wealth Advisor
Paraplanners/CSR
Katrina C. Morris, ChFC®, CRPC™, TPCP®
Financial Planning Analyst & Client Services Specialist
Stephanie Monroe, CFP®, CRPC™, FPQP®, TPCP®
Financial Planning Analyst & Client Services Specialist
Kiel Pederson, MBA
Operations Specialist
Garrett Bonacci
Operations Specialist
Kristen Parrott
Client Service Representative
Anna Grace Reeves
Client Service Representative
Executive Team
Jordan Durham, CRPC™, MBA
Marketing & Brand Strategist
Katelyn Ferrell
Marketing & Client Experience Coordinator
Valerie Campbell
Office Manager
Shannon Hume
Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant
Cristina Alcala
Executive Assistant
Preston Ballentine
Project Coordinator