RYAN BARNES graduated from Mississippi State University in 2003 where he obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics. Ryan was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He currently holds his Series 7 securities license with Raymond James. Ryan has been employed with Barnes Pettey since 2003 as a financial advisor. Ryan is based in Madison, MS.

Ryan is married to Ashleigh and they have three children, Lily Grace, Hastings, and Paxton. He and his family are members of Pinelake Church in Madison.