"The Balaban Group has gained our loyalty by exceeding our expectations! Serious problems require serious attention, and The Balaban Group has come through with service and results. We could not be more pleased."

Skip Farber

Chief Executive Officer at WSA Global Holdings

"Mark has provided excellent service and great value. Besides that, he's a great human being. I recommend Mark without reservations."

Carmi Zlotnik

Executive at Legendary

"Mark is an incredibly unique individual. As an insurance broker, I've used him for personal plans and policies and multiple company group plans. Not only will he get your plan organized and administered correctly, but when you're battling intractable insurance companies (and who hasn't gotten the runaround on a claim situation?), he's the guy who will go to bat for you and get things accomplished."

Matthew Burgess

Start-Up Founder

"The Balaban Group is a great resource. I'm lucky to know Zach - he really knows his stuff. Every time I need clarity on an insurance policy, Zach knows the answer. Especially for high-income and high-net-worth individuals, this is the best option in LA and probably the entire state."

Jeff Monahan

Principal Attorney and Founder of Monahan Legal

"Mark is a straight shooter, willing to explore options before making recommendations. He is very through and explains what is going on every step of the way."

Bill Harris

Business Manager

"The Balaban Group always provides excellent services in a timely manner. The team is very professional and always prompt and accurate with feedback. Great service, and we continue to use the company's services."

Per Solli

Experienced Entrepreneur and Investor

"The Balaban Group provided us with excellent service and highly competitive rates for Blue Cross small group insurance products."

Shawn Landres

Municipal Commissioner, Social Entrepreneur

"Mark is intelligent, client-oriented, and prompt. I have been very pleased with Mark and his team's work. I highly recommend him."

Gerald Lunn

President at Gerald E. Lunn, Jr., a Professional Corporation

"Mark knows his stuff! Glad he is on my side."

Barry Bradley

Managing Partner at Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LLP

"Mark is a great person to work with and always strives to provide real value to his clients."

Nils H. Rasmussen

CEO, Solver, Inc.

"Mark is the wisest insurance professional I have ever met. He is bright, pragmatic, and easy to communicate with. He has consistently delivered advice that has supported our business in each stage of its development."

Nick Worth

COO at Piano

"The Balaban Group helped us make informed decisions regarding both health and life insurance coverage. Each choice had alternatives, and we never felt "steered" or oversold."

Bruce Blumenthal

Owner, Blue Ridge Props/Trident Realty Advisors Inc.

"Mark is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of insurance products. That fact, coupled with his honesty, imbues clients with confidence in his abilities. Mark is always prepared and organized, highly detailed, and results-oriented. Importantly, Mark is personable and committed to customer service."

Michael Bernstein

Health Care Law

"I have worked with Mark and his team on complicated and sensitive matters relating to clients' insurance policies. He is knowledgeable, diligent, and competent. I do not hesitate to recommend The Balaban Group for life insurance evaluation and administrative matters."

Norman Green

Partner at Irsfeld, Irfseld & Younger LLP

"Mark is trustworthy, knows his business well, and is beyond reproach with his reputation for doing the right thing. Personally, he is one of the funniest, most energetic, passionate people I have ever met. If you like music, you'll enjoy him for hours on end with his knowledge of music."

Brian Weidling

Owner, Tumbleweed Entertainment

"Mark has always provided great service and keeps abreast of developments in the insurance market so he can make clients aware of better deals when available. He and his staff are very responsive and good to work with."

Chris Poole

CEO Emeritus at JAMS

"I've always received great service working with Mark and frequently recommend him to colleagues. His team always goes the extra distance to satisfy customers and knows how to get the job done."

Joshua Avedon

CEO/Co-founder at Jumpstart

"Mark is a first-rate professional. His advice is always sound. He understands the risk/reward equation and has advised me forthrightly regarding insurance and investment opportunities. He is a confident and competent expert. It also helps that his personality is warm and fun—a true pleasure to work with."

Michael Gill

Senior Director, Benefits Application Development at Kaiser Permanente

"I have worked with Mark on tax, insurance, investment, and general business issues on and off for the past 7 years. He has always delivered top-notch work and takes an insightful approach to his consulting. Highly recommended."

James Morel

Senior Executive Rewards Strategist

"The Balaban Group provides excellent insurance options and service. I recommend them without reservation."

Martin Vann

Fractional Sales and Growth Executive

"Mark does a fabulous job. He has helped me with life insurance, disability insurance, and health insurance both personally and for my company. I would recommend him without hesitation."

Chris Santas

Co-Founder at ClearCost Health

"Mark is a lovely, great guy and incredibly persistent. He came to me with multiple friends' recommendations, and I feel quite positively about our interaction. He has made several top-tier introductions for me and is an amazing and wonderful human being."

Richard Titus

CEO and Entrepreneur