About Kevin

Hi, I’m Kevin Ballantyne – advisor, author, and advocate for resilient businesses and lives.

With over 35 years in finance and business, my mission is simple: to help you build both.

As a Business Advisor and Author, I provide a proven framework to help you transform your business from a demanding job into a transferable, valuable asset—helping owners worldwide gain freedom and control.

As an Independent Financial Security Advisor, I help protect your hard-earned success with a resilient personal safety net. This work is tailored to your life and your goals, with a specialty in addressing the unique risks faced by the people of my home in Northern Ontario.

Let’s work together to build your resilient future.

My upcoming book, From Job to Asset, provides the owner’s blueprint for building a valuable, independent business that can run without you and sell for more. It’s a practical, step-by-step guide to transforming your company from a demanding job into a true financial asset.

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“Every business owner should go through the Quick Wins Program.”
— Jean Laforest, Owner, Carpet One New Liskeard

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Let’s work together to build a plan that balances freedom, value, and security.

  • When your focus should be on recovery, not bills.

    Let’s have an honest conversation about the financial side of a cancer diagnosis. Many people think of “cancer insurance” as a big, one-time cheque. But the reality of treatment is often a long journey of ongoing costs and lost income. Many plans aren’t built for that reality.❌ They are NOT designed for modern, outpatient treatment.…

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  • Is Your Nest Egg Protected from a Health Crisis?

    Let’s have an honest conversation about protecting your life’s savings. Many consider Critical Illness protection, but they’re right to be skeptical about how it works and if it’s worth it.❌ It only covers the specific, major illnesses defined in the contract (like cancer, heart attack, stroke). It is not a catch-all plan.❌ Most traditional plans…

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  • Bridge the Gap when Hurt or Sick

    Let’s have an honest conversation about protecting your paycheque. Most people think they’re covered by standard plans, but there are two massive financial gaps you need to know about.❌ The Accident Gap: WSIB only covers you at work, and even then, payments can be slow to start. For an off-the-job accident, even with Short-Term Disability,…

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