GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP
The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market, from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm.
Jess Jensen-Ryan
Jess Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and ACCREDITED INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY® in addition to being a CEPA, and has been a financial advisor since 2011. A proud fifth-generation Wyoming native, Jess graduated from the University of...
ABOUT JESS
Jess Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and ACCREDITED INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY® in addition to being a CEPA, and has been a financial advisor since 2011. A proud fifth-generation Wyoming native, Jess graduated from the University of Wyoming and earned his AIF® Designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies in 2016, signifying his expertise in fiduciary standards of care and investment management.
An active educator, Jess frequently teaches courses on retirement income planning, tax management, and investment strategies as part of Laramie County Community College's Life Enrichment Programs. He extends his educational outreach through financial literacy programs for the Laramie County Library 2 Business program, local businesses, and various non-profit organizations.
Jess's commitment to his community is evident in his volunteer roles. He served as the Co-Chair of the United Way of Laramie County's 2021 Annual Campaign and currently serves as Chair of the Cheyenne Chamber Business Council. His past contributions include serving on the Steering Committee for Leadership Cheyenne, and as a board member for CASA of Laramie County, the Kiwanis Club of Cheyenne, K9s for Mobility, and the United Way of Laramie County.
Outside of his professional and volunteer life, Jess is passionate about fly fishing-a skill he honed while working as a guide in Saratoga, Wyoming, during his university years. Jess's family life is enriched by his wife, Dr. Danielle Ryan, a Cheyenne native, their two-year-old daughter Sidney, and their beloved rescue dog, a Border Collie mix named Georgia.