Ryan Barnhill, CFP^®

Ryan Barnhill is an Independent Wealth Advisor and the founder of Barnhill Wealth Management, where he helps individuals, families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients make thoughtful, informed decisions about their financial lives. With 13 years of industry experience, Ryan brings a practical, relationship-driven approach to wealth management—one shaped not only by his professional training, but also by his own experience as an entrepreneur, community member, and advocate for lifelong learning.

Before entering the financial services industry, Ryan built and operated a full-service restaurant after graduate school. The experience was demanding, rewarding, and deeply formative. It gave him firsthand insight into the grit required to build something from the ground up, the pressure business owners face, and the reality that hard work and a strong income alone are not always enough to create lasting financial security. That perspective continues to guide the way he serves clients today—with respect for the work it took to get them where they are and a clear focus on helping them preserve, grow, and thoughtfully manage what they have built.

Ryan began his financial services career with Edward Jones in 2014 after recognizing how many friends, family members, and hardworking people in his community lacked the guidance and structure needed to pursue their long-term financial goals. In 2023, he transitioned to become an Independent Wealth Advisor, giving him greater flexibility to serve clients through a more personalized, comprehensive, and client-centered planning experience.

At Barnhill Wealth Management, Ryan believes strong financial advice begins with meaningful conversation. He takes time to understand each client’s family, career, business, values, priorities, hobbies, and long-term dreams before developing a strategy designed around what matters most to them. His goal is to help clients connect their financial decisions to their larger life goals, then break those goals into clear, manageable steps.

Ryan works with clients through many stages of wealth accumulation, preservation, and transition. From business owners managing the complexities of entrepreneurship to families planning for retirement, legacy, education, and generational wealth, he helps simplify the often-overwhelming nature of financial management. He also understands that investing is not purely technical—it is emotional. Ryan serves as a steady partner through market cycles, major life transitions, and important financial decisions, helping clients stay focused on their long-term plan.

Ryan’s CFP^® certification and AAMS^® professional designation reflect his commitment to continuing education, disciplined planning, and a sound advisory process. He is deeply committed to expanding his knowledge so he can better support the individuals, families, and businesses who rely on his guidance.

Based in San Diego, Ryan serves clients locally in La Mesa, San Diego, and Los Angeles, as well as clients across the country. He is also proud to support the community through philanthropic involvement with organizations including the Rotary Club of La Mesa and the Alzheimer’s Association. His service work includes food drives, back-to-school programs, clean-up projects, and other initiatives that strengthen the community he is proud to call home.

Ryan lives in San Diego with his wife, Heather, and their dachshund, Kona. Outside the office, he enjoys serving his community, building meaningful relationships, and continuing to support the people and organizations that make San Diego and La Mesa such special places to live and work.