Shareholder

Most businesses in the United States are closely held, predominantly by families. All of these companies have specialized tax and advisory needs. Mr. Ryan provides consulting and management advisory services to this specialized group. This includes estate and income tax planning as well as succession planning. Family businesses operate differently than others. He helps these clients utilize their strengths.

He also has extensive experience in the construction industry, working with both large and small scale developers. Mr. Ryan helps clients achieve their profitability goals through his insight into the operations of construction firms.

An additional area of expertise is consulting with and accounting for not-for-profit entities. This entails assistance with accounting questions, software consulting and providing government compliance audits. He sits on the Board of Directors of several non-profit organizations and devotes extensive time to learning the operating requirements for this industry.

Career Experience

Mr. Ryan's career began with a regional accounting firm where he worked with clients in a diverse range of industries, including banking, construction and not-for-profit. He has practiced as a CPA in the state of Washington since 1979.