Ballast Point Financial Planning provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Ballast Point Financial Planning reports 143 clients. They include 86 individual clients and 57 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 27.8% ($45.1M across 120 accounts) are managed with discretion; $117M across 336 accounts are not. It advised 16 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 60% | 17% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 40% | 83% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 86 | $27.7M | 17.1% | $322K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 57 | $135M | 82.9% | $2.36M |
| Total | 143 | $162M | 100% | $1.14M |
- Clients
- 86
- Regulatory AUM
- $27.7M
- AUM share
- 17.1%
- Avg. per client
- $322K
- Clients
- 57
- Regulatory AUM
- $135M
- AUM share
- 82.9%
- Avg. per client
- $2.36M
Total
- Clients
- 143
- Regulatory AUM
- $162M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.14M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 16
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 101–250
Ballast Point Financial Planning is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Hourly Financial Planning
- Hourly financial planning is billed at $350.00 an hour.
- Ongoing Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Includes investment management with no separate AUM fee. Minimum $7,200 a year for individuals or $9,600 for couples, plus a $1,250 or $1,875 onboarding fee.
Shawn Tydlaska owns 75% or more of Ballast Point Financial Planning. It has 6 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Shawn TydlaskaCEO and CCO
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 6 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Ballast Point Financial Planning, LLC
Shawn Tydlaska
Control person · since March 2016
Ballast Point Financial Planning’s regulatory assets grew from $130M (June 2025) to $162M (May 2026); clients were 143 in both filings and employees rose from 4 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $162M | 143 | 6 | 3 |
| June 2025 | $130M | 140 | 4 | 4 |
Besides its headquarters, Ballast Point Financial Planning has 2 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 340 Lorton Ave, Ste 216, BurlingameHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Ballast Point Financial Planning, LLC
- Headquarters
- 340 Lorton Ave, Ste 216, Burlingame, CA 94010
- Website
- tessarawealth.com
- Phone
- 650-636-7526
- SEC file
- 801-132445
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Ballast Point Financial Planning uses MTG ($117M, 72%) and Charles Schwab ($45.1M, 28%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Ballast Point Financial Planning does not have custody of client assets.
- MTGMTG, LLC · New York, NY · $117M72%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $45.1M28%
At year end, Ballast Point Financial Planning’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (100%).
What the accounts hold
- Funds100%
How many clients does Ballast Point Financial Planning have?
Ballast Point Financial Planning has 143 clients and manages $162 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 86 individual clients and 57 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 28 May 2026
What services does Ballast Point Financial Planning offer?
Ballast Point Financial Planning provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Ballast Point Financial Planning use?
Ballast Point Financial Planning’s separately managed account assets are held at MTG, LLC (New York, NY), with $117M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $45.1M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 28 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Ballast Point Financial Planning have?
Ballast Point Financial Planning has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Ballast Point Financial Planning invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Ballast Point Financial Planning’s separately managed accounts held 100% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Ballast Point Financial Planning?
Ballast Point Financial Planning’s direct owner is Shawn Tydlaska (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 28 May 2026
How does Ballast Point Financial Planning get paid?
Ballast Point Financial Planning is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Ballast Point Financial Planning?
Ballast Point Financial Planning’s main office is at 340 Lorton Ave, Ste 216, Burlingame, CA 94010. Its phone number is 650-636-7526. Its website is tessarawealth.com.