Colin Ryan

About Colin Ryan

Most people want to talk about money and mental health — when the person they\'re talking to doesn\'t feel transactional, but human, genuine and respectful.I’m a keynote speaker and trainer who helps financial professionals build trust through human communication, not just numbers. My work focuses on money psychology, emotionally intelligent advisor communication, and creating conversations where clients feel understood—not judged.I’ve spoken to over audiences across nearly all 50 states and trained teams across the financial services industry, supporting advisor development initiatives centered on trust, communication, and client experience.My work has been featured on NPR, PBS, and The Moth Radio Hour, and Reader’s Digest named me one of the best storytellers in America (still surreal to say). I’m the author of A Comedic Guide to Money, and my new book, Epic Tiny Victories, is a hopeful story about reframing mental health.If you’re interested in advisor communication, trust-building, or making financial conversations more human, I’d love to connect.Outside of work, I’m a huge fan of traveling and doing DIY projects with my wife, Lindsey, and playing ball with our dogs, Remy and Enzo.

Experience

1. Speaker Trainer for Financial Professionals Trust & Communication Specialist

   Colin Ryan Speaks

   Jan 2016 — Present

   I help advisors, planners, and financial professionals go beyond numbers to build lasting client trust through human communication.My work blends humor, money psychology, and real-world experience to make trust practical and actionable—especially in emotionally complex money conversations. I’ve trained teams across the financial services industry and supported advisor development initiatives focused on communication, trust, and client experience-Designed and delivered advisor development training focused on trust-building, client communication, and money psychology to strengthen client relationships and engagement-Partnered with banks, credit unions, and advisory teams to support client trust and retention by equipping advisors with practical communication frameworks beyond products and performance.

Education

• Institute for Financial Literacy

  Certified Financial Counseling Professional, Finance and Financial Management Services

• Coach Training EDU

  Certified Executive Coach, Communication, Leadership, and Presence

• Houghton University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

  1998 — 2002

• Los Angeles Film Studies Center

  Filmmaking & Screenwriting, Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Entertainment
• Management
• Theatre
• Storytelling
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Public Relations
• Nonprofits
• Editing
• Event Management
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Motivational Speaking
• Credit Unions
• Budget Setting
• Comedy
• Bullying
• Writing
• Blogging
• Creative Writing
• Copywriting
• Marketing
• Video
• Facebook
• Social Networking