Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional who has been in the financial services industry since 2007, joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015. As a wealth advisor and CFP^® professional, Ryan brings a multigenerational component to family planning, helping demonstrate to high-net-worth families and professionals that a team member can continue to advise not just existing clients, but their children and grandchildren, as well.

Ryan's focus is on retirement and estate planning services, investment and liability management, with a focus on executive compensation plans and tax-free municipal bonds. He helps clients with comprehensive wealth planning by defining and quantifying their financial vision, so they stay on track toward their financial strategies and goals.


Ryan is a graduate of Loyola High School in 2001, and the University of Southern California, earning his B.A. in 2005. Ryan is married and has two daughters, living in Manhattan Beach, CA.



Named to Forbes "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2019 (Published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2019).*


*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of
March 31, 2019.

Forbes “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list was developed by SHOOK Research. Advisors considered for this ranking
were born in 1980 or later with a minimum 4 years relevant experience; advisors have: built their own practices and lead their teams;
joined teams and are viewed as future leadership; or a combination of both. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures:
telephone and in-person interviews, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations;
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criteria because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based
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