Partner
Washington, D.C.
Ryan helps broker-dealers, registered investment advisers and their associates spend more time growing their business by handling a wide range of legal and compliance responsibilities. This includes advising them on matters related to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and SEC and FINRA rules; counseling them during regulatory inquiries and arbitration proceedings; and serving as Chief Compliance Officer.
Before joining Practus, Ryan served as in-house counsel for nearly 20 years for two broker-dealers and a self-regulatory organization where, in addition to the above, he advised them on a variety of issues arising under the Securities Act of 1933; oversaw reporting to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) and other regulatory submissions; and managed a regulatory surveillance unit.
Ryan holds the Series 7, 24 and 66 in addition to being admitted to practice law in multiple jurisdictions and courts.
When he is not serving his clients, Ryan enjoys going on adventures with his family; supporting the Nationals, Capitals, Old Glory DC and the University of Tennessee Rugby Club; and participating in various CSAUP (Completely Stupid And Utterly Pointless) athletic events with his friends.
Certificate of Commendation, The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program · Mar 2018
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.
Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons; Metallica: Creeping Death
It’s a Wonderful Life
Family road trip through Ireland and Northern Ireland
Frank Lloyd Wright
If I didn’t work for a law firm, I’d be at the helm of a barbecue pit getting grimy while turning humble cuts of meat into something special.
Certificate of Commendation, The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program · Mar 2018
At Practus, we handle complex and challenging legal matters. I look forward to talking to you about how we can best meet your goals.
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