As a Financial Advisor, Ryan is dedicated to all aspects of his clients’ financial well-being, ranging from investment advice to planning for life’s major events. As a member of the Paladin Wealth Partners team, he is responsible for business development as well as relationship management. Ryan holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist® designation which enables him to lead clients through life’s financial obstacles starting from the asset allocation process all the way through to estate planning. He has always had a strong desire to lead and provide selfless service to others. Driven by this desire, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2008, and served for four years, quickly learning the value of proficient leadership and earning the rank of Corporal while serving as an Infantry Squad Leader. During his four-year enlistment, he served on multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. For his performance as a Squad Leader, Ryan was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for Valorous actions on the battlefield. After being Honorably Discharged from the Marines, Ryan furthered his education, receiving his Bachelors degree in Economics, with a focus on Managerial Economics, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In addition to his studies at UMass, Ryan was a member of the Men's varsity Rugby team. Upon graduation, Ryan pursued a successful sales career in medical devices, specializing in surgical equipment in women’s health applications. He brings exceptional sales experience in a network of medical and technical professionals to the team. He knows and values the importance of networking and building a team of professionals to address the needs of our clients. Ryan lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife, Maggie, a Registered Nurse, their 2 children - Charlotte and Jackson. He has hung up his rugby cleats, but still enjoys being outdoors, as well as playing golf and most importantly spending time with his family.