He graduated from Ryerson University in 1994 with a Certificate in Accounting and Finance. He obtained his formal training through Ryerson University, Centennial College and The Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario.
Ralston was admitted into membership of The Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario in 2001, into the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario in 2014 and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Nova Scotia in 2023.
With the growing need for financial assistance for separating and divorcing couples, Ralston pursued a unique training opportunity which calls upon all skills and experience obtained thus far as a financial professional; and in 2020 he was admitted to membership as a Chartered Financial Divorce Specialist (CFDS) through the Academy of Financial Divorce Specialists.
Ralston’s peaceful style and love of humanity has placed him in a unique position to assist many individuals and businesses experiencing the ‘lost in the trees’ phenomena!