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Christina Markell-Balleza, JD

Senior Director,
Legal

HometownSan Antonio, Texas
Favorite Book or MovieThe Four Agreements | Life is Beautiful
Ideal Dinner GuestTerry Gross, and both of my grandmothers
Words to Live ByA man's character is most evident by how he treats those who are not in a position either to retaliate or reciprocate.
Qualities I Admire in PeopleIntegrity, courage, and generosity

Corporate Operations Group

Christina is a senior director, legal, based out of the San Antonio, Texas, location.

Christina joined CAPTRUST from South Texas Money Management in 2019. She serves as a senior director, legal, and is responsible for the firm’s legal program.

Prior to joining the firm, Christina was co-chief executive officer and general counsel at South Texas Money Management where she was responsible for various facets of the business, including all legal matters and the firm’s compliance program. Her experience includes representing investment advisers with respect to organizational matters, registration, securities and regulatory issues, compliance, fund formation, and investor negotiations. She has worked in the industry since 2003.

In 2012 Christina was named to the San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and in 2017 was honored with a C-Suite Award from the San Antonio Business Journal, which recognizes outstanding CEOs and c-level executives