Ryan serves as Vice President of Estate Planning at Lifeworks Advisors, where he helps clients and advisors navigate complex estate planning strategies with clarity and confidence. Ryan works closely with families to explain estate planning structures, evaluate planning opportunities, and ensure their estate plans align with their financial goals and long-term family vision.

Ryan brings over a decade of experience as an estate planning attorney working with individuals and families at many different stages of life and wealth. Ryan believes that thoughtful estate planning should be understandable and accessible—whether the planning involves complex advanced trust structures or foundational documents. He focuses on helping clients clearly understand their planning options and how those decisions impact their families both today and for generations to come.

Ryan has also been actively involved in community leadership and nonprofit work through local Rotary clubs and College Foundation boards. He resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and daughter. Outside of work he loves cooking, live music, and enjoying the art, culture, and outdoors that western North Carolina has to offer.