Christopher Ballou co-founded Patriot Group Global, a security consulting firm that served Fortune 500 companies and private family offices. During his tenure, the company thrived, achieving $75 million in annual revenue with a 97% employee satisfaction rating. Prior to Patriot Group, he served the City of New York and is a retired First Grade Detective from the NYPD Counterterrorism Division and is a former US Marine Corps Sergeant who served in the Persian Gulf. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Economics from the State University of New York and a certificate in Family Office Wealth Management from Harvard Business School Executive Education. His credentials include being board certified as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP™) from ASIS International and being a Project Management Professional (PMP™). After exiting Patriot Group in summer 2024, he developed a passion for finance, focusing on growth, strategic, and alternative investments. In his spare time, he embraces the outdoors and enjoys biking, trail running, golfing and spending time with his wife and 3 children.