Ryan joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2009 and has over 22 years of experience in private client asset management. He began his career in financial services in 2000 with a New York-based Wealth Management firm, working out of the San Francisco office. Ryan's focus is on developing strategies and providing advice for individuals, their families and their businesses by understanding their short and long-term financial objectives. In addition, Ryan works closely with his clients' trusted tax and legal advisors to integrate tax and estate planning needs to help achieve long-term investment success.Ryan earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2005 and holds the Series 7, 31, 63 and 65 FINRA registrations. He is an active member of the professional community, having served as a board member for the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley, and is an active member of both the Diablo Valley and East Bay Estate Planning Councils. Prior to his career in financial services, Ryan played a year of professional baseball overseas. He received his bachelor's degree at the University of California at Davis, where he double majored in History and Political Science and was recognized as an all-conference and NCAA all-region pitcher for the Aggies. He was named to the Dean's list for six consecutive quarters and was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta History honor society.Ryan lives in Orinda with his wife and two children and is an active member of the community, coaching youth baseball and volunteering on the board of directors for the local youth league in his free time.