Ryan Sullivan

About Ryan Sullivan

25+ year veteran of the financial services industry, specializing in translating complex tax and financial planning concepts into simple, actionable ideas. I’ve had the privilege of addressing in-person groups of investors, advisors, attorneys, and accountants in 46 states and Puerto Rico, as well as being a featured speaker on over a thousand webinars.My true passion, though, is communication. Being able to communicate and connect is the not-so-secret ingredient to personal and professional success. As a Registered Corporate Coach, I’ve made it my life\'s mission to help others improve their ability to communicate and connect, as well. In my current role, I create content, teach workshops, and provide coaching on subjects including:• Refining sales presentation skills• Storytelling and storyseeking• Connecting through inclusive language• Leveraging LinkedIn more effectively• Team building and personal branding• Leading engaging virtual meetings• Better incorporating tech and AI• Confident crisis communication• Refining feedback loops and conflict resolution• Harnessing the power of applied improvisationI\'m grateful to have had the opportunity to be quoted in top periodicals such as:• Advisor Perspectives• Barron\'s• Financial Advisor• fyi50+• FPA SmartBrief• InvestmentNews• Investor\'s Business Daily• Journal of Financial Planning• MarketWatch• NASDAQ Trade Talk• PLANADVISER• U.S. News & World ReportI\'m passionate about volunteering, donating my time and communication expertise to help:• Young athletes with disabilities• People living with Alzheimer\'s or dementia• Single mothers experiencing homelessness• College students and young professionals• Healthcare professionals• Fundraising professionals representing charitable causes• TEDx speakers with ideas worth sharingFrom my extensive countrywide travels, I have developed four core beliefs: • Informed investors make better decisions• Financials professionals are invaluable for their expertise and objectivity• Planning is the key to long-term financial success• There’s no place like homeFor fun, I volunteer, I teach and perform improv comedy, and I play guitar with local rock bands. I\'m always open for an improv or music jam!

Experience

1. Vice President and Managing Director, Applied Insights

   Hartford Funds

   Jan 2018 — Present

   Travel the country speaking to groups of advisors and their clients about various aspects of financial and longevity planning, with a focus on research from the MIT AgeLab. Also act as subject matter expert and content originator regarding interpersonal and virtual communication, inclusive language, as well as applied improvisation for financial professionals. I create content, teach workshops, and provide coaching on subjects including:• Sales and presentation skills• Using LinkedIn more effectively• Personal branding• Storytelling and storyseeking• Leading engaging virtual meetings• Confident crisis communication• Harnessing the power of applied improvisation• Inclusive languageServe on company\'s Inclusion Advisory Council and help lead employee discussions on related topics.

Education

• Bucknell University

  BS, Business Administration

• Institute for European Studies

  International Business