Ralston Turner
Pocket-Sized Advice: What Basketball Taught Me About Staying Invested

Pocket-Sized Advice: What Basketball Taught Me About Staying Invested

In this episode of Pocket-Sized Advice, Ralston breaks down why market volatility doesn’t mean something’s wrong, and shares one simple question to ask before making any change to your investment plan: Did my goals change, or am I reacting to how I feel right now? Whether you’re navigating a rough stretch in the market or just need a reminder to stay the course, this quick, practical tip can help you keep perspective and stick to a plan built around your actual goals, not the headlines.

Beyond the Balance: Patrick Stacy on Analytics, Roster Building & Being a Girl Dad

Beyond the Balance: Patrick Stacy on Analytics, Roster Building & Being a Girl Dad

From Moneyball-obsessed finance student to NC State’s Assistant General Manager, Patrick Stacy’s path into college basketball is anything but traditional. In this episode of Beyond the Balance, host Ralston Turner sits down with Patrick, a 40 Under 40 honoree in college basketball, to trace the journey from building baseball models in his Loyola dorm room to running roster analytics for the Wolfpack.

Beyond the Balance: Tim Humphrey on Reinvention, Resilience & Finding Your Purpose

Beyond the Balance: Tim Humphrey on Reinvention, Resilience & Finding Your Purpose

Tim Humphrey went from 200 rejection letters and a $13.50/hr IBM co-op to Chief Analytics Officer and then walked away from it all to become a Provost at Wake Tech. In this episode, the NC State alum and 30-year tech veteran joins host Ralston Turner to talk leadership through crisis, the real relationship between data and human intuition, and what it feels like to finally trade a career for a calling.

Beyond the Balance: Marc Campbell on Pivots, Priorities & Dream Lives,

Beyond the Balance: Marc Campbell on Pivots, Priorities & Dream Lives,

In this episode of Beyond the Balance, host Ralston sits down with Marc Campbell, a former UNC Tar Heel and national champion, professional player overseas, longtime NBA shooting coach, and now a rising Raleigh real estate agent for a candid conversation about identity, reinvention, and the kind of balance that only shows up after you get your priorities straight.

Pocket-sized Advice: What March Madness Teaches Us About Tax Season & Investing

Pocket-sized Advice: What March Madness Teaches Us About Tax Season & Investing

March is one of the most emotional months of the year. Between March Madness and tax season, it can feel like everything is moving fast and the pressure is on. Former NC State basketball player, and TradeWinds Financial Advisor Ralston Turner shares a simple but powerful lesson from basketball that applies directly to your financial life.