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A team you can trust

Located in the historic Rocky River Bridge Building, The Ryan Wealth Management Group has been serving the city of Cleveland and its national clientele for over three decades. 

Every day we have worked hard to reward the trust of the organizations, families, and individuals that have chosen to work with us. In fact, many of our clients have found us by way of referral—we think a reflection of the value we provide, fees and costs that are fair and transparent, and a service model that puts your needs first. We hope that as our client, you will clearly see the difference that working with us and UBS can make.

Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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Business transition & succession planning

Helping women take charge

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Wealth transfer across generations

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Estate planning strategies

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The unique needs of athletes and entertainers

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Are you ready for anything?

Launch. Grow. Exit your business.

We understand that when it comes to the business you have personally built, you're going to be invested at every level. From launching to growing to ultimately exiting your company our team can help you make smarter decisions each step of the way. 

Launch. Grow. Exit your business.

You’re selling within the year

You’re selling within the year

You’re 3 years away from exiting

You’re 3 years away from exiting

You’re considering an exit in 5 years

You’re considering an exit in 5 years

  • Finalize your trust and estate strategies 
  • Work with us to interview and select the investment banker that works best for you
  • Finalize your exit plan and focus on getting the best deal for the sale
  • Coordinate with your investment banker to help create competitive tension among prospective buyers and meet potential acquirers, review offers and negotiate the sale
  • As needed, prepare employees and managers for the transition
  • Think about what’s next for you and your future, after the sale
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  • Refine your trust and estate strategies with your tax and legal advisors to take advantage of strategies that may increase future net proceeds from a sale*
  • Begin conducting an analysis of likely buyer interest and sector outlook, trends and business cycles to help identify the right timing of the sale
  • Build the right pre-sale advisory team, including an investment banker, attorney and CPA
  • Explore gift and estate strategies to help maximize net proceeds from a sale

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  • Discuss trust and estate strategies and tax and legal advisors to take advantage of strategies that may increase future net proceeds from a sale*
  • Fine-tune your business model to be most appealing to a buyer
  • Make sure business documentation and financial statements are in order
  • Put together a team to prepare the business and optimize value
  • Strengthen your management team
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Ready to sell your business?

The five hallmarks of a successful sale

Move forward with confidence in possibly the biggest venture of your life. We can help advise and orchestrate your entire team of experts throughout the sale process and beyond.

Experience makes all the difference

The Ryan Wealth Management Group has been serving clients for over three decades. As a family, team-oriented wealth management practice - we take pride in the service we provide and hold each other accountable to deliver each client a first-class experience.

  • Kevin Ryan

    J. Kevin Ryan

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AL
    • AR
    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • DC
    • FL
    • GA
    • HI
    • IA
    • ID
    • IL
    • IN
    • KY
    • MA
    • MD
    • ME
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • MS
    • MT
    • NC
    • NJ
    • NM
    • NV
    • NY
    • OH
    • PA
    • SC
    • TN
    • TX
    • VA
    • WA
    • WI
    • WY

    Kevin serves as the team leader for the Ryan Wealth Management Group. A class of 1980 alumnus from St. Ignatius High School, Kevin has been with UBS and its legacy firms for more than 30 years. He has been the manager of UBS’s Rocky River, OH, branch for the last 18 years. Kevin earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL, and is a graduate of the Securities Industry Institute in conjunction with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. He is also a registered National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Financial Advisor.

    Outside of the office Kevin enjoys golfing, snowboarding and fishing. Kevin also enjoys serving on multiple civic and charitable boards. He is a lifetime resident of the Cleveland, OH, area where he and his wife, Carol, have been residents of Westlake, OH, for over 20 years.

    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2025
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • UBS Wealth Management Pinnacle Council, 2025UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

    • Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL, B.S. in Business Administration
      Professional athletes
      18500 Lake Road
      Suite 400
      Rocky River, OH 44116
      kevin.ryan@ubs.com
      J. Kevin Ryan
      18500 Lake Road,Rocky River,OH,44116
    •  John P. Ryan

      John Ryan, CFP, CEPA

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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        John joined the Ryan Wealth Management Group in 2015. John joined by way of the UBS Institutional Equity Sales Desk in New York City where he spent four plus years brokering UBS research, corporate access and equity capital market products to some of New York’s largest hedge fund and asset management firms. John’s focus will be centered on financial planning, equity allocations and spearheading our business development initiative.

        John earned a B.S. in Finance from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. John was born and raised on the west side of Cleveland, OH, and attended St. Ignatius High School. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, traveling, and experiencing the local Cleveland food scene.

        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
        • Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

        • University of Notre Dame, B.S. in Finance
        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
        • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
        18500 Lake Road
        Suite 400
        Rocky River, OH 44116
        john.ryan@ubs.com
        John Ryan, CFP, CEPA
        18500 Lake Road,Rocky River,OH,44116
      • Anthony J. Goldyn

        Anthony J. Goldyn, FPQP

        Authorized Officer

        Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional

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        • CA
        • CO
        • FL
        • IL
        • OH
        • SC

        Anthony has over 19 years of experience within the financial services industry. Anthony graduated with a B.A. in Finance from Walsh University in North Canton, OH. Anthony started his career as a Retirement Accounts Consultant with McDonald Investments and later focused primarily on corporate stock options. He was an Administrative Manager with UBS for six years before joining The Ryan Wealth Management Group in 2011. Anthony focuses on the administrative aspects of wealth management that includes financial planning, banking, and insurance. He holds the Registered Paraplanner (RP®) designation, the Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 securities licenses as well as licenses for life and health insurance and variable annuities.

        Anthony and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Avon Lake, OH. They enjoy being outdoors and watching their son, Guy, compete in athletics.

          • Walsh University in North Canton, OH, B.A. in Finance
          • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional
          18500 Lake Road
          Suite 400
          Rocky River, OH 44116
          anthony.goldyn@ubs.com
          Anthony J. Goldyn, FPQP
          18500 Lake Road,Rocky River,OH,44116
        • Jennifer Mccarthy

          Jennifer Mccarthy

          Client Associate

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          • CO
          • OH

          Jenny is the newest member to join the Ryan Wealth Management Group. Jenny followed in her father's footsteps, who has also worked for UBS and it's former firms for over 30 years, and took a role as a Client Service Associate. Jenny provides operational and administrative support to clients whilst managing the team's marketing, scheduling, and event planning.

          Jenny earned a B.A. from Kent State University in 2018 and currently holds her Series 7 license. She recently moved over to the west side and resides in Fairview Park.

            • Kent State University, B.A.
              18500 Lake Road
              Suite 400
              Rocky River, OH 44116
              jennifer.mccarthy@ubs.com
              Jennifer Mccarthy
              18500 Lake Road,Rocky River,OH,44116
            • Diane Mihalik

              Diane Mihalik

              Client Associate

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                Diane previously served as Branch Office Administrator at UBS Rocky River before joining our team. Diane joins the team with past experience in the financial industry on both the East (Boston and NYC) and West Coast (Los Angeles) for The Boston Company, Dean Witter Reynolds, EM Warburg Pincus and Capital Guardian Trust Company.

                Diane currently resides in Avon Lake with her daughter, two cats, Bearded Dragon, and boa. Her son attends CU Boulder. In her free time, Diane loves hiking in nature, photography, cooking Indian and Thai cuisine, and travelling. 

                Diane earned a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA.

                      18500 Lake Road
                      Suite 400
                      Rocky River, OH 44116
                      diane.mihalik@ubs.com
                      Diane Mihalik
                      18500 Lake Road,Rocky River,OH,44116
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                      Ethan Biacsi

                      Client Associate

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                        Ethan joined the Ryan Wealth Management Group in 2025, bringing experience from his previous role with the FTB Financial Services team at UBS in Cincinnati. His focus is on preparing client meeting deliverables and supporting advisors by making their workflow as efficient and seamless as possible.

                        A Cleveland native, Ethan was born and raised in Fairview Park and is a proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School. He went on to earn a B.S. in Finance from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. When Ethan isn’t in the office, he can be found doing everything active: playing with his two golden retrievers, Archie and Lucy,  working out, cooking, golfing, or playing and watching sports.

                              18500 Lake Road
                              Suite 400
                              Rocky River, OH 44116
                              ethan.biacsi@ubs.com
                              Ethan Biacsi
                              18500 Lake Road,Rocky River,OH,44116

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