About Us

One Group. One Strategy. One Client Experience.

Ballast Group of Companies is a Perth-based financial services firm that has supported individuals, families, and businesses across Australia for over 30 years.

We provide integrated accounting, financial planning, and superannuation management services, helping our clients make informed financial decisions with confidence.

Our team is committed to transparent advice, careful planning, and building long-term relationships based on trust and understanding. Whether you're growing your wealth, planning for retirement, managing your superannuation, seeking expert bookkeeping services or accountant advice for your tax return, Ballast delivers tailored financial solutions designed to help you achieve financial certainty and peace of mind.

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OUR STORY

Established in 1996, Ballast is an Australian financial services group built on a simple belief that a connected financial approach leads to better outcomes for our clients.

From the early days, we understood that our clients needed more than just traditional financial services. We set out to provide a fully integrated solution that could support their immediate day-to-day needs while also helping them build and protect long-term wealth.

This vision led to the creation of Ballast Group of Companies. Over the years, we have expanded to include dedicated Accounting, Financial Planning, and Superannuation divisions, enabling us to manage all of our clients’ business and financial needs under one roof, through one trusted team.

OUR TEAM

Ballast is a close-knit team of dedicated professionals, led by Managing Director Gayle Alchin, who has worked for the company and her clients for over 15 years.

While Gayle oversees the broader direction of the business, clients and staff, Operations Manager Brooke Molina and Financial Planner Chris Collins focus on the day-to-day operations and guidance. Supported by a skilled and committed team, they ensure our clients receive responsive support, accurate advice, and the exceptional service they have come to expect from us.

The separate Accounting, Financial Planning and Superannuation Management teams all work collaboratively in our Perth office to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and outstanding client outcomes. We understand how important a secure financial future is and we are committed to delivering the best experience and service to our clients.

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OUR MISSION

We're here to help people build lives they're proud of

Ballast Group of Companies brings clarity to complexity and supports clients with clear, well-considered guidance at each stage of life. By bringing together Financial Planning, Accounting and Superannuation, we create a unified platform where each discipline informs and strengthens the next.

Our collective experience spans decades, across a team of specialists who understand not only their own field, but how it connects to the bigger picture.

At Ballast, we believe life should be fully embraced and experienced, which is why we are dedicated to building each of our clients a structure that gives them the freedom to move forward with certainty and confidence.

OUR APPROACH

At Ballast, our focus is on clear communication and giving our clients financial confidence. That is why you can expect a set four step approach when we work for you.

We begin by developing a deep understanding of your complete financial position, your objectives and priorities.

CLARIFY

COORDINATE

Once your position is clarified, our team shares information internally to create one holistic and integrated strategy.

CONSTRUCT

Our team puts your strategy into action; continuing to coordinate internally to ensure a methodical and aligned approach.

We provide ongoing visibility, review and refinement as circumstances change, ensuring your strategy remains relevant and effective to your daily life.

CONTINUE

OUR COMMUNITY

We make a meaningful difference for our clients and our community

Over our 30 years, Ballast has proudly supported the local community in order to make a meaningful difference outside of our organisation.

Ballast has engaged in charitable donations with Guide Dogs WA and the Asthma Foundation.

We are long-standing sponsors of the local Hockey Club and a more recent sponsor of the HCMC.

Our wonderful team has also volunteered their time through initiatives such as Ronald McDonald House.

Building strong relationships and making a positive impact has always been an important part of who we are. We look forward to continuing our commitment to the community for many years to come.

OUR SERVICE PILLARS

UNITY

Unity underpins our integrated model and ensures clients experience one coordinated team, not disconnected advisers.

Silos create gaps; unity
creates better outcomes.

We work as one

Mastery is not about credentials alone — it’s
about applying skill responsibly to achieve lasting outcomes.

We recognise the real impact our advice has on people's lives.

MASTERY

We know our craft

Clarity is central to how we operate. We communicate openly and transparently, provide clear advice and give clients visibility over their financial position at all times.

Clarity builds trusted relationships and enables us to make better decisions for your circumstances.

CLARITY

We make complexity understandable

We value accessibility, responsiveness and genuine relationships, balancing expertise with warmth.

Care ensures our advice is personal, practical and grounded in what matters most to our clients.

CARE

We treat people as people

OUR LICENSES

Ballast Financial Planning Corporate Authorised Representative Number: 1261619

Corporate Authourised Representative of ADs Advisory Services Pty Ltd Australian Financial Services License Number: 237058

Ballast Accountants Pty Ltd Registered - Tax Agent Number: 76473006 - BAS Agent Number: 26233797