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RYAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2B
Ryan Investments (CRD 115755), brochure dated July 15, 2026. Text extracted from the firm's SEC Form ADV Part 2 brochure.
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Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
RYAN INVESTMENTS
22860 Two Rivers Road, Suite 200
Basalt, CO 81621
Telephone: (970) 429-1100 Facsimile: (970) 429-9495 E-mail: info@ryaninvest.com
Web Address: www.ryaninvest.com
Revised: 07/14/2026
Supervised Persons
Christopher S. Ryan, CFA, CEO & CIO
Matthew A. Owings, CFA, CFO
Nathaniel L. Kaup, CFA, CCO
This brochure supplement provides information about our firm’s supervised persons, listed above, and
supplements the Ryan Investments (RI) firm brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. If you
did not receive our brochure or have any questions about the contents of this supplement, please contact us at
(970) 429-1100 or at info@ryaninvest.com. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified
by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
More information about RI is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this
site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. Our CRD number is 115755.
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Christopher S. Ryan, CFA, CEO & CIO, Sr. Wealth Advisor
Educational Background and Business Experience
Chris founded Ryan Investments in 2001 and is responsible for creating iFolios®, an active
allocation and trend-following strategy used by the firm to manage client portfolios. He splits his
responsibilities between CEO, CIO and Senior Wealth Advisor. His previous experience includes 4
years as Sr. Portfolio Manager with NationsBank Private Client Group (Dallas), 5 years as Sr. Vice
President with Merrill Lynch (Boulder/Aspen), and 4 years with Ernst & Young as a Senior
Valuation Analyst (Denver/Dallas).
Chris earned his B.S. in Finance and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Colorado – Boulder,
and earned designations including CPA (Certified Public Accountant – Colorado) and CFA
(Chartered Financial Analyst). He served ten years on the Executive Committee of Aspen Public
Radio, served on the Pitkin County Financial Advisory Board, and is a current member of the CFA
Institute, the CFA Society of Colorado, and the Investments & Wealth Institute. Year of birth: 1962.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events to report. More information can be attained at the SEC
website, www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. His unique identifying number, known as a CRD number, is
1297268.
Other Business Activities
There are no other business activities to report.
Additional Compensation
There is no additional compensation to report.
Supervision
As RI’s CEO & CIO, Chris maintains ultimate responsibility for the company’s strategy and
investment strategies. He can be reached directly by calling the telephone number on the cover of
this brochure.
Matthew Owings, CFA, CFO, Sr. Wealth Advisor
Educational Background and Business Experience
Matthew Owings is a CFA charterholder, earning the designation in 2015. He earned a Finance
degree from the University of Kansas (2003–2007).
Prior to joining Ryan Investments, Matthew was Chief Executive Officer of Yule Creek Wealth
Management for over 3 years. He co-founded Yule Creek Wealth Management in 2022. Previously,
he spent 15 years at Equus Private Wealth Management, LLC, serving in multiple roles including
credit analyst, trader, portfolio manager, and Chief Compliance Officer. He became a Partner at
Equus in 2017 and managed client relationships for over a decade. Year of birth: 1985.
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Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events to report. More information can be attained at the SEC
website, www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. His unique identifying number, known as a CRD number, is
5632831.
Other Business Activities
There are no other business activities to report.
Additional Compensation
There is no additional compensation to report.
Supervision
Matthew will be supervised by Chris Ryan, CEO and CIO.
Nathaniel Kaup, CFA, CCO, Wealth Advisor
Educational Background and Business Experience
Nathaniel Kaup is a CFA charterholder and previously held the CWMA designation (2020–2023). He
earned a BS in International Business from Northeastern University (2012–2016).
Prior to joining Ryan Investments, Nathaniel was Chief Compliance Officer of Yule Creek Wealth
Management for over 3 years. He co-founded Yule Creek Wealth Management in 2022. He
previously worked at Credit Suisse AG in Zurich for over four years as an Assistant Vice President
(AVP) Client Manager, serving HNW/UHNW clients. He also worked at Equus Private Wealth
Management in 2022. Year of birth: 1994.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events to report. More information can be attained at the SEC
website, www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. His unique identifying number, known as a CRD number, is
7540830.
Other Business Activities
There are no other business activities to report.
Additional Compensation
There is no additional compensation to report.
Supervision
Nathaniel will be supervised by Chris Ryan, CEO and CIO.
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Summary of Professional Designations
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter is a globally respected, graduate-level investment
credential established in 1962 and awarded by CFA Institute — the largest global association of
investment professionals. There are currently more than 90,000 CFA charter holders working in
135 countries. To earn the CFA charter, candidates must: 1) pass three sequential, six-hour
examinations; 2) have at least four years of qualified professional investment experience; 3) join
CFA Institute as members; and 4) commit to abide by, and annually reaffirm, their adherence to the
CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
High Ethical Standards
The CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, enforced through an active
professional conduct program, require CFA charter holders to:
• Place their clients’ interests ahead of their own
• Maintain independence and objectivity
• Act with integrity
• Maintain and improve their professional
competence
• Disclose conflicts of interest and legal matters
Global Recognition
Passing the three CFA exams is a difficult feat that requires extensive study (successful candidates
report spending an average of 300 hours of study per level). Earning the CFA charter demonstrates
mastery of many of the advanced skills needed for investment analysis and decision making in
today’s quickly evolving global financial industry. As a result, employers and clients are increasingly
seeking CFA charter holders—often making the charter a prerequisite for employment.
Additionally, regulatory bodies in 19 countries recognize the CFA charter as a proxy for meeting
certain licensing requirements, and more than 125 colleges and universities around the world have
incorporated a majority of the CFA Program curriculum into their own finance courses.
Comprehensive and Current Knowledge
The CFA Program curriculum provides a comprehensive framework of knowledge for investment
decision making and is firmly grounded in the knowledge and skills used every day in the
investment profession. The three levels of the CFA Program test a proficiency with a wide range of
fundamental and advanced investment topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-
income and equity analysis, alternative and derivative investments, economics, financial reporting
standards, portfolio management, and wealth planning.
The CFA Program curriculum is updated every year by experts from around the world to ensure
that candidates learn the most relevant and practical new tools, ideas, and investment and wealth
management skills to reflect the dynamic and complex nature of the profession.
To learn more about the CFA charter, visit www.cfainstitute.org.
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