Ryan was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia and attended James Madison University. There, he played Ice Hockey and graduated in 2019 with a degree in Finance. Ryan holds his Series 7, Series 66 & Virginia Life & Health Insurance Licenses and will be pursuing his RICP license in 2025. He continues to play ice-hockey in the Northern Virginia area, but he spends most of his time exploring DC with friends or relaxing with his family and their two dogs.