Ryan serves as Chief Operating Officer of Diversified Trust’s Atlanta office, where he partners with the
Managing Principal to advance the office’s strategic initiatives, oversee operations, and foster a high-performing client service team. In this role, he is responsible for driving operational excellence, talent
development, and supporting the firm’s long-term growth in the Atlanta market. In addition, Ryan leads the firm’s portfolio management team, partnering closely with investment and client advisory colleagues to translate strategy into thoughtfully constructed portfolios.
Ryan continues to work directly with clients, serving as both a Relationship Manager and Portfolio
Manager. He leads client relationships with high-net-worth families and institutions, advising on
investment strategy and portfolio construction. He partners with individuals, families, endowments and foundations to develop portfolios tailored to their goals, with an emphasis on long-term outcomes, risk management, and tax awareness.
Prior to joining Diversified Trust, Ryan spent 13 years at Federated Hermes, one of the nation’s largest
investment managers. As a Vice President, he represented the firm’s equity, fixed income, and liquidity
strategies and managed relationships with broker-dealers and investment advisory firms across the
Southeastern United States.
Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wake Forest University. He is a Chartered Financial
Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional. He is a member
of the CFA Society of Atlanta and serves on the board of the Chastain Park Conservancy.