I am very fortunate to be a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor on the Iles Schropp Group.  I believe that the recognition of some of our team member's in Barrons, Forbes and Great Lakes Bay is all due to our amazing team of 12 individuals that make up the Iles Schropp Group.  Over the last three decades, we have built a practice dedicated to putting the client first and focusing on what matters most in their lives.  Our team emphasizes intellectual rigor, in depth customization and a commitment to service.  Our clients are high net worth families which consist of current and past Founders, CEO’s or Presidents of companies.  They also include nonprofit organizations, foundations and endowments in the nonprofit sector.  We are a second generation practice, serving fourth generation clients.

Prior to joining the Iles Schropp Group, I held the position of President and CEO of Merrill Lynch Trust Bank of Michigan. I have extensive experience in working with nonprofit organizations from development to investment consulting. I earned my Certificate in Endowments and Foundations from the Wharton Business School, University Of Pennsylvania.

My family and I enjoy being part of this great community.  The Great Lakes Bay region is truly a fantastic place to live, work and play.  We are also involved in giving back to our community.  This comes in the form of supporting Donor Advised Funds at the Saginaw Community Foundation and community foundations around the State of Michigan.  We focus on the Arts, Education, Youth Sports, The Humane Society and many other nonprofits in our community that need support to achieve their goals.  I also serve on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. 

Continued education is important to myself and my team. I hold two registered designations; the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designations. I also hold the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation which is sponsored by the ABA Institute of Certified Bankers, and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation offered by the National Association of Plan Advisors. I received my bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Ryan is a proud second-generation Wealth Management Advisor and partner with the Iles Schropp Group, now proudly serving fourth-generation clients. He was honored to be named to the 2022* Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list (*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on April 7, 2022. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2021), and recognized as a top advisor on Forbes “Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors” inaugural list in 2017, and in 2018, 2020, and 2021 (*Source: The Forbes “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, published annually July - Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year). He was also named to the Forbes "Best-In-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list for the state of Michigan in 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).

As one of the team's senior partners, Ryan is honored to work closely with the many clients served by the team. Ryan works diligently to address the wealth management needs of individuals, families, and business owners throughout the United States. In addition to these individuals and families, the team also serves many large foundations, endowments, and other nonprofit institutions, as well as corporate retirement plans.

Ryan first joined Merrill and the Iles Schropp Group in 2005. Much like the rest of the Iles Schropp Group, he is committed to continuing education and lifelong learning, as evidenced by professional designations obtained early in his career and other credentials and training obtained since. In that spirit of lifelong learning, Ryan is well positioned to guide the families and institutions our team proudly serves.

On a personal note, Ryan lives in Saginaw, Michigan with his wife (Chelsea), son (Brayden), daughter (Brooklyn), and dog (Sofia). Ryan and his family enjoy being active together in their community and church, pursuing their varied interests in outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. In Ryan’s own free time, he enjoys a wide variety of interests including endurance sports, boating and water sports, artistic projects, learning the game of golf, and spending time in Northern Michigan. He is a proud graduate of Central Michigan University and stays involved locally in many professional organizations and community endeavors.



*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on April 7, 2022. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2021.

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices; also considered are: client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.


*Source: The Forbes “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, published annually July - Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes “Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors” ranking. SHOOK considered advisors born in 1983 or later with a minimum 4 years as an advisor. 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 to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of Forbes and not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.



*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; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criteria because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. Forbes is a trademark of Forbes Media LLC. All rights reserved. Rankings and recognition from Forbes are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor.