Ryan  is founder and president of Berkeley Capital Management, LLC.  He started the business on the belief that being independent is key to providing quality, unbiased advice.  He maintains a long-term perspective on investing as he helps clients navigate the ever-evolving markets up to and through retirement.  He discovered his passion for investments and finance at The University of Kansas where he earned both his Bachelor’s in Economics and MBA with a concentration in Investments and Portfolio Management. 

 

Ryan began his professional career at UMB Bank, most recently serving as Senior Strategy Analyst/Investor Relations with the Chief Executive Officers.  After moving back to his hometown, Ryan furthered his banking experience at First Bank Kansas where he most recently served as Chief Financial Officer.  His investment management background includes managing a pooled investment fund and separately managed individual accounts, managing $400 Million fixed income portfolios and Assistant Portfolio Manager for The University of Kansas Endowment Fund.

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When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, playing golf, reading, traveling and serving on the board of a local non-profit organization.