Ryan Sanford
Owner, President & Lead Financial Advisor
ryan@elevationcapitalstrategies.com
Ryan serves as the Owner, President, and Lead Financial Advisor at Elevation Capital Advisory. Specializing in retirement income planning and wealth preservation, he offers tailored guidance to retirees and pre-retirees. With extensive expertise in rentals, taxes, business ownership, and retirement accounts, Ryan is a highly valued advisor for diverse financial needs.
His professional journey reflects a substantial blend of education and practical experience, coupled with a genuine passion for assisting others. Holding a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master of Business Administration, Ryan went on to earn his Series 65 securities license and Oregon life and health insurance licenses, ensuring that he possesses the necessary tools to assist clients with many different types of financial circumstances. With nearly two decades spent working and developing his expertise in corporate and personal finance, he notably served as a Chief Financial Officer in a corporation before becoming a financial advisor. He became partner at Elevation Capital Advisory in 2017 and assumed full ownership of Elevation Capital by the close of 2021.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ryan loves to explore Central Oregon's lakes and backcountry alongside his wife and enjoys the time he gets to spend with his extensive family, including five adult children and six grandchildren (with number seven on the way!). Oh, and let’s not forget his two dogs, Toby and Duke.