At 18, Ryan bought his first condo and after completing his education went on to a successful ten year career in the financial industry, working for one of Canada's leading banks, managing at one time over 150 million dollars of financial assets for over a thousand families. As a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Ryan served as a patrol commander (one of the youngest ever) with the Quick Reaction Force during the Bosnia-Herzegovina conflict. For his service, he received numerous honours, including the Lt. Governors Simcoe Leadership Award and NATO's Peacekeeping Medal for his humanitarian tour of duty. Ryan, a graduate of Bishop's University, also holds two post graduate diplomas in International Business and Human Resources Management from Seneca College. Currently, Ryan and his dedicated staff at Legacy Capital Management are focused on helping clients secure their financial futures while contributing to their communities at the same time.