Ryan E. Blackburn

Ryan E. Blackburn, CFP®, CWS®

Managing Director
Holland, MI

Ryan Blackburn is a managing director for the Private Wealth division of Blue Trust.

As managing director, Ryan oversees the day-to-day operations, growth, and expansion of the office in Holland, Michigan. In addition to his leadership role, Ryan works with individuals, families, and businesses, using his objective perspective to help them make wise financial decisions to experience clarity and confidence and leave a lasting legacy. His goal is to help clients focus on the things that matter most to them. Ryan and his team integrate financial planning, investment management, and trust services into financial plans tailored to his clients’ needs.

Prior to joining the company in 1999, Ryan worked as the program administrator for Springhill Camps providing staffing, scheduling, and oversight of the program team. Ryan earned his BA in finance from Anderson University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certificant.

Active in his community, Ryan serves on the Board of Directors for the West Michigan Hornets basketball program, Groundwork Financial at Cornerstone University and the Michigan Homeschool Sports Association.

He and his wife, Amy, have five children and live in Hudsonville, Michigan.

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We first called Blue Trust to determine how soon I could retire. Our Blue Trust advisor guided us on a spiritual path at exactly the right time to focus us on God’s will at this stage of our lives and we will be forever thankful.

Jim & Norma W.Lake Elsinore, CA

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I've been involved with financial planners for well over 40 years. There's very few of them that do it like Blue Trust. Very few concentrate on giving as part of the overall plan.

Terry Parker, Cofounder of National Christian FoundationFeatured in Faces of Generosity

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Working with our Blue Trust advisor and their team of experts has been a 'game changer' for us to ensure we are managing our wealth wisely and being generous with the time, talents, and treasure we’ve been given--all from a biblical worldview.

President & CEO of a large privately owned companyDagsboro, DE

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