Matt Ryan

Matt is director of advanced planning at National Life Group. Matt has over 15 years combined experience in the financial service and insurance industry assisting agents in developing advanced planning solutions to meet business/individual client needs.

Matt has authored numerous articles and has presented at many industry meetings, including the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the Million Dollar Round Table.

Matt’s perfect weekend would be to play 18 holes with friends and then spend the remainder of the weekend watching his three children play lacrosse, football, baseball or soccer.

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A True Hero

Matt Ryan June 19, 2015 1495

While growing up I had many heroes not unlike most kids back then or today. Those heroes took the form of many athletes. I remember emulating Boston Red Sox players like Jim Rice, Carlton Fisk and Carl Yastrzemski while playing whiffle ball with the neighborhood kids. Other heroes included, Walter Payton and Earl Campbell, my heroes on the gridiron. I never really thought of my dad as a hero because, you know, he was my dad. (more…)

Matt Ryan April 3, 2015 1102

Ask a small business owner to value their business and most likely you will get a value that is either too low or too high. So why is it important that you get an accurate valuation of your business? There are many reasons. The following are just a few: (more…)

Matt Ryan February 11, 2015 1749

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Many businesses have used a captive insurance company to insure their property and casualty risks. A captive arrangement can be ideal for businesses with sufficient cash flow looking to better manage their insurance needs, including costs, coverage and service.

Typical considerations can include:

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