Why we exist
Concentrated stock creates downside risk. Selling may create a tax bill.
BallastX helps RIAs compare hedges, approve recommendations, and retain a verifiable compliance record. Clients execute through their own brokerage; BallastX never places trades or takes custody.
What BallastX is — and isn't
- A software platform for RIAs. It generates hedging analysis and documentation for advisors, not investment advice to end clients.
- Non-discretionary. Every recommendation requires explicit advisor review and approval. We never trade, take custody, or advise clients directly.
- Built for the compliance file. The output is not just a hedge; it is the retained, tamper-evident record a CCO and examiner expect to see.
- Early-stage and honest about it. We name our infrastructure providers, disclose what we have and haven't certified, and don't overclaim. See our security page for the detail.
Contact the team and review the platform
BallastX is an early-stage software platform for RIA professionals. Review our security disclosures for the infrastructure providers we use, the data we store, and the certifications we do and do not have.
For questions about the team, product, or design-partner application, reach us at hello@ballastx.com or through our contact page.
Building the governed hedge layer with our first firms.
For equity-comp RIAs. CCO co-sign required. Application only; no immediate access.
Apply for design-partner accessNot investment advice. BallastX is a technology platform that generates hedging analysis and recommendations for use by registered investment advisors. Nothing on this platform constitutes investment advice to end clients, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or the creation of a fiduciary, advisory, or brokerage relationship between BallastX and any client. Advisors are solely responsible for the suitability of any recommendation they present to clients.