Ryan Smith
Meet The Team
We sell peace of mind. We've created a financial product that safeguards what is likely to be the single largest investment most people will ever make: their home. With HPI Protection, we set out to make a real difference in our customers' lives.
Ryan has had a long tenure in the asset and wealth management industry. Over the past 25+ years, he has served in a variety of investment banking, strategy, corporate development and business management roles.
He previously worked for Bank of America Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as Head of Strategy and Technology Infrastructure for the Retirement and Personal Wealth Solutions business.
Prior to Merrill Lynch, Ryan was a management consultant with Booz & Company advising financial services clients. He also was a founding partner at two start-up companies, an asset management consolidator and a FinTech firm offering an integrated investment management solutions platform. Prior to that experience, he was also an investment banker at JPMorgan providing coverage to numerous financial institutions.
Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in International Political Economy from the University of Michigan.
More about Ryan
- Proud husband and father of 3 (very active) boys
- Avid physical fitness enthusiast – gets adrenalin going with boxing, skiing, and HIIT training
- Former motorcycle enthusiast (before fatherhood)
- When he can find the time, loves being in the kitchen preparing a meal for family and friends
- Has been longtime friends with Boris
Meet the rest of the team
While our backgrounds and skills are diverse, we share a common vision: to deliver unique, data-driven solutions that make a difference in the lives of our customers and investors, and in society at large. This who we are.
