Ryan A. Collier, CIMA®

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Sr. Portfolio Manager and Director of Investment Management

As a Senior Portfolio Manager and the Director of Investment Management my focus is working with clients and trustees to ensure that their investment portfolio is invested appropriately based upon their goals and plans. As Director of Investment Management my role is to oversee the investment team to make sure that we are achieving our client's investment goals. Having been with the firm for over 15 years I feel the best part of my job is helping someone remove the worries or concerns they have about their investments.

Personal Financial Planning Experience

  • Over 20 years of experience in financial services industry.
  • Experience includes investment research and analysis, as well as, the developing and monitoring of portfolios to meet client goals.

Career History

  • Bedel Financial Consulting, Inc., Sr. Portfolio Manager & Director of Investments.
  • Wealth Management firm working with individuals and families to achieve financial security and lifetime goals.
  • Fifth Third Bank , Investment Representative.
  • Charles Schwab & Co., Investment Representative.

Educational and Professional Designations

  • Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Economics, Centre College.
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®

Professional Activities & Accolades

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Apr 30, 2018

Good News for Bond Investors

Do you know what you’re paying for when you purchase a bond? Most people would say, “Of course - the bond.” But there are fees, similar to a mark-up, built into the bond price. The good news is those costs are now required to be disclosed to the purchaser. Why does this matter? If you know what you’re paying for, you’ll be able to make better-informed decisions on your bond purchases.

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Mar 5, 2018

How Cryptocurrencies Will Transform Our Banking System

Cryptocurrencies are a hot investment for many right now, but who would have thought they might change the face of the banking industry? From ease of money movement to virtually no transaction costs associated with the transfer of money, cryptocurrencies could be paving the way for a disruption to the banking industry’s traditional way of doing things.

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Dec 18, 2017

Bitcoin – Hype or Hot Investment?

Bitcoin is a daily fixture on the news recently, thanks to its nearly 1,600 percent return this year. But do you really understand what it is? It’s not called a cryptocurrency for nothing. We’ll make it a bit less cryptic for you!

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Jul 17, 2017

Stock Market: Stay In or Get Out?

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Apr 10, 2017

New Investment Vehicle: Interval Funds

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Jan 9, 2017

2016 Investment Review: Top 3 Surprises!

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Feb 15, 2016

Socially Responsible Investing for an Impact

Many investors are concerned about the impact companies have on the environment, society, and the economic well-being of the global population. For this reason, they are seeking more than just a dollar return on their investments.

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Jan 18, 2016

Is It Time To Invest In Oil?

The S&P 500 is down 8% since the beginning of the year. This has been the worse two-week start in the stock market’s history.

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Apr 6, 2015

Top 3 Reasons to Invest in International Stocks

After years of under-performance, international stocks have started off strong in 2015. The economic world is seeming smaller and investing outside of the U.S. can be an integral part of a successful portfolio.

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Feb 16, 2015

Cyber Insecurity: Your Information is at Risk

Anthem recently announced that the personal information of 80 million insured individuals had been compromised. The cyber thieves have both financial and medical identification data.

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Jan 19, 2015

Impact of Swiss Currency News

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Mar 31, 2014

What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has been in the news due to the largest on-line exchange, Mt. Gox, suspending trading in February 2014 and filing for protection from creditors.