Ryan Stark, CFP®

Director of Financial Planning & Participant Engagement

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Experience & Expertise

Ryan graduated from the University of Baltimore with a degree in finance in 2011. He immediately started in the industry in 2012, working with a local financial advisor in his area, where he found his passion for financial planning. He feels it was a great way to align his love of numbers and talking with people. Ryan has spent much of his career helping young high-earning families, retirees, and special needs families reach their financial goals.

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Favorite Thing About Working With Clients

“Seeing a financial plan come together. I love being able to tell clients with confidence that they are going to reach all of their goals.”

My Philosophy On Client Service

“My philosophy is to treat a client as you would your own family or best friend. Go above and beyond.”

Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania 
B.S. in Finance from the University of Baltimore
Series 66 Licensed
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Baltimore / Nottingham, MD
University of Baltimore
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Cooking
Own your stuff
What I Love About Greenspring

"Everyone here is talented and focused on providing the best experience for our clients – both on the private and institutional side. It is great to work with a team that has so many diverse talents, but all committed to the same mission."

Recent Insights

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Greenspring News

Greenspring Advisors Merges with $700M RIA in Pennsylvania

Greenspring Advisors is expanding its operations to Pennsylvania announcing the merger with ISI Financial Group, a Lancaster, PA-based RIA that manages more than $700 million in client assets.

Greenspring Advisors Awards $100,000 in Grants | $450,000 Since Program Inception

Celebrating its 10th year, the Greenspring Grant Committee awarded a total of $100,000 to nine organizations committed to addressing workforce &economic development, entrepreneurship, or financial literacy.