Ryan & Associates

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
5128 Apache Plume Rd
Suite 240
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 759.8355
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Welcome

We believe that by caring for our client families at all stages of their lives, we develop deep relationships that enable our client families to achieve their financial goals.  We challenge the status quo by focusing on tax efficiency and risk minimization to better guide our clients through both the wealth building and wealth preservation process.  It is this attention to detail along with our commitment to service that empowers our client families to not worry about the day to day fluctuations and spend more time on what matters most to them – their family, faith, philanthropy, and personal growth.

Recognition
John Ryan
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2022-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Ryan & Associates
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Philosophy

We believe the best financial approach is the one that helps you pursue your goals. That's why, from the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you. Calculating how to manage future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations? It all starts with a plan intended to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth today, while also considering the impact it can have for years to come. With access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, We will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

Meet Our Team
John Ryan,

CIMA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
817.759.8351
Mitchell Nelson,

CPFA™

Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
817.759.8337
Jeff Burgess
Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
817.759.8358
Wendy Barnes,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
817.759.8355
Casey Dutton,

CFP®, CPWA®

Wealth Planner
817.759.8301
Sahar Shakeri
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
817.759.8313
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Ana Tiliano
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Reggie Johnson
Structured Credit Executive
Bank of America, N.A.
Daniel Scalley
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CPWA®, and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for wealth advisors.