“I think something happens to us when we give. There is a better self in us that comes to the surface, grasping for air, glad to be let out.” - Alan Alda, Speech to Council on Foundations, 1955A whiteboard-loving, dot-connecting, public speaking, principle-driven professional, Ryan seeks to have a meaningful impact on each of the individual lives and businesses he touches. With over 25 years providing businesses and families with confidence and peace of mind in their strategic and financial decision making, he is looked to for value alignment, simplification of complex solutions, leadership in times of crisis, discernment in decision-making, and innovation in providing solutions. HIs experience is extensive, yet built upon a repeatable set of core principles. In addition to designing strategic growth plans for businesses, much of his efforts have been to overcome the trajectory of failure that families face when “stuff” is transferred from one generation to the next. While designing solutions that include businesses, real estate and other illiquid assets, he stumbled upon the transformative power of philanthropy; the potential impact that giving can have on the giver, when done with purpose and intent. Understanding that “philanthropy” is not about money, large checks, or tax deductions, he crafted programs to bring the benefits of giving to companies, organizations, and Main Street folks across the country. Speaking at conferences and events across the United States, Canada, and Europe, Ryan is a sought after speaker, motivator, and educator. His work has been recognized in several industry magazines, news stations across the country, and recently on cnbc as an innovator in financial literacy. In addition to his planning and development efforts, Ryan can be found running up and down basketball courts, coaching multiple youth sports teams, playing guitar with his band, or singing in the Resolved Quartet; living under the quote from his grandfather Ralph, "you'll never do it any younger!"