Ryan joined Brand Asset Management Group in 2013 as an Investment Analyst and has worked in the financial services industry since 2001. Previously, he performed investment research at a wealth advisory firm and later became an Associate Analyst covering technology and transportation stocks for many years. Most recently, Ryan was a Senior Research Analyst publishing research on transportation stocks and macroeconomic trends.

Ryan received his BS in Business Administration with a major in Finance from the University of Missouri – Columbia, and his MBA with a concentration in Finance from Saint Louis University.  He is also a CFA Charterholder. Ryan earned the AIF^® designation in 2015. Attainment of the AIF designation demonstrates understanding of the Prudent Practices^® and methodology.

He enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, playing golf, traveling, and learning.