Personal Role Disclosure — Jason B. Ball
Effective Date: April 2025
🔎 About My Role on Breakwater Path
My name is Jason B. Ball, and I am the founder, creator, and primary content curator of Breakwater Path. I bring more than a decade of experience in financial planning, economic analysis, and educational publishing. I also operate Jason’s Fin Tips, Jason Bryan Ball, and related educational initiatives.
My professional designations include:
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) — ID# 152764
- Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®)
- Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
- Bachelor of Science in Economics — Oregon State University
❗Important Clarification:
While I hold professional certifications and have extensive experience in financial and political content, I am not currently acting as a licensed financial advisor, fiduciary, attorney, or tax professional through Breakwater Path. I do not offer individual services, investment management, or client relationships through this platform.
🎓 Educational and Editorial Intent
All content produced and published through breakwaterpath.com/, our social media platforms, YouTube, and newsletters is offered for educational and entertainment purposes only.
- ⚠️ This site does not provide legal, tax, investment, financial, or insurance advice.
- ⚠️ No client, advisory, fiduciary, or professional relationship is created by accessing or interacting with this content.
- ⚠️ Examples, case studies, historical references, and policy commentary are illustrative, hypothetical, or analytical in nature—not recommendations.
⚠️ No Client or Fiduciary Relationship Formed
By viewing or engaging with Breakwater Path, you acknowledge that:
- No formal advisor-client relationship is established.
- I am not acting in any licensed, fiduciary, or advisory capacity.
- All content is general, non-personalized, and not tailored to your specific legal or financial situation.
🛠️ No Warranties or Guarantees
Content published on this site is provided “as is,” without express or implied warranties. While I strive for accuracy, I cannot guarantee that all content is:
- Accurate
- Complete
- Timely
- Legally compliant
- Free from error
Readers are responsible for verifying all information and should not rely on this platform as a substitute for legal or financial consultation.
❌ Limitations of Responsibility
Breakwater Path, including myself (Jason B. Ball) and any contributors, disclaims liability for:
- Financial, legal, or political decisions made based on this content
- Any loss, penalty, or damage incurred as a result of actions taken or not taken
- Third-party content, software tools, or links mentioned within the platform
- Errors, omissions, or outdated information
All use of this site and its content is at your own risk.
🔗 Sponsored & Affiliate Relationships
Breakwater Path may engage in affiliate partnerships and sponsorships to support free public access to its educational materials.
- Affiliate links will be clearly disclosed in all applicable content.
- These partnerships do not influence our editorial direction or policy analysis.
- No affiliate relationship implies endorsement unless explicitly stated.
For more, see our Affiliate & Sponsorship Disclosure.
⚖️ Reservation of Rights on Tools and Content
We may use third-party widgets, analytics platforms, or integrations to support content delivery. While we seek to ensure quality and accessibility, we cannot guarantee full regulatory compliance or technical performance of every embedded feature or link.
🛡️ Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This disclosure—and all site content—is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Oregon.
By using Breakwater Path, you agree that:
- Any disputes will be resolved in Oregon, at my discretion, through binding arbitration or applicable courts.
🧾 Always Consult a Licensed Professional
Breakwater Path is not a substitute for professional advice. You should always consult with:
- A licensed financial advisor
- A tax attorney or CPA
- A qualified insurance or legal professional
before acting on any political, legal, or financial matter.
📧 Contact for Clarification
If you have questions about my role, the nature of the content, or require further clarification, I encourage you to reach out:
📨 Email: [email protected]
✅ Summary of Key Points
| Key Disclosure Element | Summary |
|---|---|
| Role | I am the founder and educational content creator. |
| No Advice Provided | No financial, legal, tax, or political advice is offered. |
| No Client or Fiduciary Relationship | Engagement does not create a professional relationship. |
| No Warranties | Content is “as is” and may contain errors or outdated info. |
| Affiliate & Sponsorship Independence | Partnerships may exist, but editorial independence is maintained. |
| No Endorsement Unless Stated | Product mentions are not endorsements unless explicitly disclosed. |
| Liability Limitation | We are not responsible for decisions made based on this content. |
| Governing Law | Oregon law governs, and disputes are handled in Oregon. |
| Professional Advice Required | Always consult a licensed expert for personal decisions. |