Ryan Meeks

Ryan joined D.A. Davidson in 2012 and is a 3^rd generation Financial Advisor. He is fully licensed and carries registration in 27 states, including his home state of Montana. In 2017, Ryan earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING™ certification with the College for Financial Planning holding him to the highest level of fiduciary care. Prior to forming Meeks Prosperity Planning in 2021, Ryan was a partner to The Skaar/Meeks Financial Group for over eight years. Ryan is experienced, detailed, and passionate towards helping people achieve their version of financial freedom. In 2020, he ranked within the top 12 of 760 Financial Advisors for updating the most financial plans thru the firm's MoneyGuidePro planning software. Ryan is an effective listener and communicator who can often be found quarterbacking strategic conversations with his client's tax advisors, estate planners, real estate agents, and lenders to build a unified team.

A Connecticut native, Ryan graduated from the University of Vermont with a major in Forestry and a concentration in Natural Resources. Soon after moving to Bozeman, Ryan married his high school sweetheart, Nichole. Together they have two children, Daphne and Brooks, as well as an English Crème Golden Retriever, EmmyLou. The Meeks family are very active and supportive of their community. In the summer, you can often find them on fishing floats, while winters are spent at Bridger Bowl.