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.

J. Kevin Ryan

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

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.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • 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

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL, B.S. in Business Administration

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Professional athletes
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John Ryan, CFP, CEPA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

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.

Recognized as an industry leader:

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

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • University of Notre Dame, B.S. in Finance

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
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Anthony J. Goldyn, FPQP

Authorized Officer

Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™

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.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • FL
  • IL
  • OH
  • SC

Education

  • Walsh University in North Canton, OH, B.A. in Finance

Credentials

  • Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™
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Jennifer Mccarthy

Client Associate

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.

Registered States:
  • OH

Education

  • Kent State University, B.A.
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Diane Mihalik

Client Associate

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.

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