Ryan Porter

Ryan Porter has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Ryan began their career as a Lead Staff at the Metropolitan Golf Association/ The First Tee of Nassau County, where they managed budgets, oversaw staff, and improved operational efficiency. After that, they interned at ORBIS International, where they worked in both the development and finance departments, building donor databases and maintaining corporate relationships. Ryan then joined U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. as a Public Finance Summer Analyst, where they identified opportunities for clients, provided quantitative analysis, and created marketing materials. Ryan continued to excel at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., transitioning to the role of Institutional Fixed Income Sales Analyst and later becoming an Institutional Fixed Income Sales Associate. In these positions, they managed accounts, increased sales credit and volume, and expanded retail presence on new issue deals. Currently, Ryan is at Brownstone Investment Group, where they have progressively advanced from an Associate Trader to an Associate Director and now serves as the Director of Municipal Trading Strategies. In this role, they are responsible for leading a leading liquidity-provider in the U.S. public finance market.

Ryan Porter has a strong educational background in finance, international business, and economics. Ryan attended Villanova University from 2009 to 2013, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. During their time at Villanova University, Ryan focused their studies on finance, international business, and economics. In 2011, they participated in an overseas studies program at Cass Business School, further expanding their knowledge in finance, international business, and economics.

Prior to attending Villanova University, Ryan completed their high school education at South Side High School from 2005 to 2009. Ryan obtained an International Baccalaureate Diploma, although the field of study for their diploma is unspecified.

In addition to their formal education, Ryan has obtained several certifications that contribute to their professional qualifications. In 2016, they obtained the Municipal Securities Representative Examination (Series 52) certification from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). In 2013, they achieved the General Securities Representative Examination (Series 7) certification, as well as the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (Series 63) certification, both also from FINRA.