Christopher Ballard

Christopher Ballard is Managing Director at Check Capital Management, Inc., where he leads business development and provides comprehensive client service. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional based in California, he delivers tailored investment guidance focused on goal-setting and retirement planning for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

Ballard covers a range of sectors with particular emphasis on equity and fixed income strategies, including long-term global trends in infrastructure, renewable energy, real estate, private equity, and insurance-related investments. He is noted for his in-depth analysis of companies such as Brookfield Asset Management, highlighting their roles in AI infrastructure, insurance solutions, and global asset management.

Prior to joining Check Capital Management, Ballard accumulated twelve years' experience as Vice President / Financial Consultant at a major stockbrokerage, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, and Chief Investment Officer of Green Thumb Financial, an investment advisory firm. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is recognized for his expertise in retirement planning and his seasoned approach to navigating market cycles.