Guiding Principles
Proactive
We take a forward-thinking approach, anticipating opportunities and challenges before they arise. By planning ahead, we help clients safeguard their wealth, optimize their financial strategies, and navigate life’s milestones with confidence and ease.
Prudent
We approach every decision with thoughtful discipline and discernment, balancing opportunity with risk. This not only preserves and grows wealth but ensures your financial path remains secure, deliberate, and aligned with your financial goals.
Optimized
We strive to make every aspect of your financial life work efficiently and effectively, maximizing growth while minimizing unnecessary risk or cost. Through strategic planning, we ensure your resources are fully aligned with your goals, creating a comprehensive plan that is both powerful and purposeful.
Founder and CEO
Ryan A. Branch is the Founder and CEO of Iron Branch Wealth, a fee-only wealth management and financial planning firm. Raised in rural Missouri, he served in the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Program before earning a B.S. in Financial Economics from Columbia University and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.
Coupling Wall Street and boutique firm experience with a lifelong passion for helping others achieve financial goals, Ryan specializes in comprehensive planning, investment strategies, and thoughtful tax and estate planning. He is committed to delivering personalized guidance that empowers clients to build confidence and security in their financial lives.