Ryan is an experienced financial advisor with the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation. He focuses on helping families and businesses understand investment opportunities for wealth accumulation, retirement planning, and estate strategies.
Ryan grew up in Ohio and moved to Florida when he was 14. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned the Scholar-Athlete Award for his studies in Business & Finance, while also playing 3rd base on UNC's 1989 College World Series baseball team. After graduation, his grandfather Jack (Vice President of Nationwide Insurance) encouraged him to pursue a career in professional golf, resulting in 14 years on the PGA Tour competing against the world's best players.
In 2008 Ryan transitioned to his current financial advisory position. He has been guest speaker at national conferences, radio talk shows and local colleges.
Ryan and his wife Angela have two yellow Labrador Retrievers: Mandy & Brady. He still enjoys golf, tennis, boating, snow skiing and is involved with several charities including Place of Hope, St. Jude's and The First Tee.