Meet Robert & Adrian
Though they grew up worlds apart, they found common ground in their mission to show entrepreneurs and their families what is possible, probable, and achievable with their wealth. They wrote this book to help entrepreneurs in find meaning in wealth and define their legacy.
About Us
Robert Balentine
Robert is the Chairman of Balentine and a three-time entrepreneur. His own entrepreneurial journey began in 1987, when he and his father each borrowed $100,000 to start Balentine & Company, which grew to become the largest independently owned wealth management firm in the South. Barron’s and Forbes have named Robert among the nation’s leading wealth management advisors thirteen times, most recently in 2020. In 2013, the Metro Atlanta Chamber presented Robert with their inaugural Business Person of the Year Lifetime Achievement award, and in 2018 the Atlanta Business Chronicle named him one of Atlanta’s Most-Admired CEOs.
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Adrian Cronje, Ph.D.
Adrian is Balentine’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Advisor and a founding partner. Originally from South Africa, he holds a Ph.D. in macroeconomics and econometrics from Cambridge University and is also a CFA Charterholder. Prior to founding Balentine with Robert, Adrian was the Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist at Wilmington Trust, and the Director and Deputy Head of Quantitative Equity Products at Schroeders. In 2010, Adrian was named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40. In 2018, Adrian was recognized as a Top Entrepreneur Honoree by TiE, an organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and giving back to the community.
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About Balentine
For nearly 35 years, the Balentine legacy has been one of innovation, service to clients, and giving back to the community.
We now have the privilege of leading a firm filled of experts with talent and heart who manage billions of dollars for readers like you.