Ryan Isaac, CFP®

Co-founder / Sr. Advisor

Hey, I’m Ryan. I’ve been a financial advisor to dentists for over 17 years and helped build Dentist Advisors from the ground up with one clear mission: to do this work differently. From the beginning, my passion has been helping dentists make smart financial decisions without the confusion, pressure, or industry “noise” that so often comes with money conversations.

Dentist Advisors’ co-founder, Reese Harper and I shared a vision for creating something better, a company that leads with education, meets people where they are, and helps them move toward what they want most. To me, money is a tool that helps support a life filled with purpose, connection, excitement, and flow.

For me, client success isn’t about chasing the next investment or obsessing over numbers. It’s when life feels aligned. Work feels meaningful, money isn’t a constant source of stress, and there’s space for family, health, friendships, creativity, rest, and joy. Success is owning what money does in your life, not the other way around.

I’ve spent nearly two decades immersed in every part of a dentist’s world, from personal finances to business ownership and beyond. Dentists and money are what I know best.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me near the ocean. I love surfing, ocean photography, traveling to surf spots around the world, staying active, walking as much as possible, practicing breathwork and meditation, sipping good coffee, and spending time with the people I love.


My Content

2025 Dentist Financial Benchmarks: How Are Dentists Really Feeling? Part Two

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Ryan, Matt, and Cody reflect on 2025’s biggest themes in dentistry and...

2025 Dentist Financial Benchmarks: How Are Dentists Really Feeling? Part One

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Ryan, Matt, and Cody reflect on 2025’s biggest themes in dentistry and...

Dentist Financial Benchmarks: A Reality Check on Your Numbers

If you've ever wondered whether you're "on track" financially, Dentist Advisors has analyzed financial data from hundreds of dentists nationwide...

Listener Q&R #10: Is Specializing Worth It? How Do You Know When Work Is Optional?

On this listener Q&R (Question and Response) episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan break down what it...

A Decade of The Dentist Money Show: 10 Principles That Still Matter

On this special 10-year anniversary episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt, Ryan, Will, Jake, Taylor, and Rabih revisit the...

Why Smart People Struggle with Money Conversations – Episode #709

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Carl Richards, CFP®, author of Your Money, joins Ryan to explore the emotional...

How to Build the Right Retirement Plan for Your Practice – Episode #701

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan break down what dentists need to know about retirement...

Scary Money Myths Every Dentist Should Avoid: Part 1 – Episode #699

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan discuss some of the most common financial myths that...

3 Life Lessons Every Dentist Needs to Hear About Resilience – Episode #694

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Logan Ganoe, DDS, MS joins Ryan to talk about his remarkable journey...

Break the Burnout Cycle: Wellness Tools for Dentistry

Dentistry can be a deeply fulfilling profession, but it can also be demanding in ways that often go unnoticed. Long...

Listener Q&R #10: How to Finance a Practice, Avoid Lifestyle Creep, and Track Debt – Episode #691

What is the best way to finance a practice? How do you prevent lifestyle creep? How do you track debt...

Why Dentists Need to Talk About Mental Health – Episode #689

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Ryan speaks with Melissa-Sue Methven, RDH, author, and advocate for mental health...