Ryan Flynn is a seasoned wealth advisor dedicated to empowering individuals and families with strategic, personalized financial guidance. His career began in 2003 with what is now Ameriprise Financial, where he honed a foundation in comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. Along his journey, Ryan earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation and the CFP®* certification, underscoring his commitment to expertise and ethical standards.
In pursuit of greater flexibility and broader product access for his clients, Ryan partnered with LPL Financial in 2010. His passion for client-centric service led to the co-founding of Vallum Wealth Management in 2018, alongside Gregory Merlino of Ameriway Financial Services.
In recognition of his professional excellence and steadfast dedication to clients, he was honored as both a 2025 & 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor*.
Today, Ryan continues to innovate within Vallum Wealth Management, delivering tailored strategies that simplify complexity, preserve wealth, and help clients pursue their long-term goals with confidence and clarity.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification mark CFP® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification mark.
**The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives a fee in exchange for rankings.