Rob Ragsdale, CFP®, AIF®, CIMA®
Chief Executive Officer
ROLE
Leading the overall vision and strategy of EQV Advisory. Heads business development and relationship management.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
CFP®, AIF®, CIMA®
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina - B.A.
Psychology and History
Phi Beta Kappa
Duke University - M.B.A.
Finance
EXPERIENCE
Balentine - Head of Institutional Relationships (July 2022 - September 2024)
Balentine - Head of North Carolina Office and Partner at Balentine (January 2013 - September 2024) - Service on Investment Strategy Team and Management Committee
Balentine - Founder of the North Carolina Office and Managing Director (March 2011 - January 2013)
Franklin Street Partners - Relationship Manager and Associate (June 2003 - March 2011)
Previous Investment Banking experience at McDonald & Co. and First Union National Bank
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Advocacy Trust Company – Independent Board Member of a Tennessee situs Trust Company
Christ Episcopal Church – Vestry, Investment Committee, Outreach Committee and Stewardship Chair
Clark’s Promise Fund for Homelessness - Board Member
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center - Board of Visitors
Edwin C. Caldwell Fund – Board Member
FUN FACT
Rob has completed over 30 marathons and is a licensed United States Coast Guard Captain.
