Ryan is a graduate of the Florida State University School of Business. While at FSU, he earned a dual degree in Finance and Risk Management/Insurance. Course study included Insurance, employee benefits, risk management practices, financial analysis, accounting, business law, investment and market analysis, and economics. He was a member of the Florida State Insurance Society (FSIS) and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). After graduation from college, Ryan entered the business consulting industry in Tampa.

Ryan has focused his skills and built his practice around the needs of the small business owner, including business, estate and financial planning as well as employee benefits and employee leasing. He has consulted with business owners on a variety of topics including business valuations, employee retention, asset protection and business continuation planning to name a few.