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

Adapting to the Changing Hygienist Market – Episode #383

Is it time to reevaluate how your practice approaches its hygiene department? Labor shortages and demand for higher wages are...

What starts a run on a bank?

Banks need to be considered safe and stable places to keep people’s money. Learn about the problems that can occur...

How to Diversify Your Deposits for More FDIC Protection – Episode #382

Banks need to be considered safe and stable places to keep people’s money. There’s a plethora of problems that occur...

DAP2 #2: Lessons I Learned From Disney with Meredith Papadea – Episode #381

On this episode of Dentists Are People Too, a Dentist Money Show series, Ryan welcomes Meredith Papadea. A pediatric dentist...

Who should consider building a group practice?

The dental industry is becoming more entrepreneurial as more dentists start group practices. Find out what point in a career...

Do You Have What It Takes to Build a Group Practice? – Episode #380

The industry is becoming more entrepreneurial, but there are pitfalls and perils awaiting those who don’t know the ins and...

What should you use to measure your progress?

The only progress that really matters is your own. Here’s why you should avoid letting benchmarking your progress against others...

5 Common Blind Spots to Financial Progress – Episode #379

When someone is unable to fully grasp the importance of something, it’s called a blind spot. While we all have...

Financial Fundamentals Refresher for Dentists

Join Ryan Isaac and Matt Mulcock co-hosts of The Dentist Money™ Show podcast for a refresher on the fundamentals of...

DAP2 #1: Stoicism and Entrepreneurship with Mark Costes – Episode #378

On the inaugural episode of Dentists Are People Too, a Dentist Money Show series, Ryan welcomes Mark Costes. Writer, coach,...

What are the chances fraud will affect your practice?

Dental industry financial crimes occur at a far greater rate than other industries. David Harris, founder of Prosperident, details the...

Two Steps Every Dentist Can Take to Avoid Fraud – Episode #377

If you don’t believe fraud will happen at your practice, you’re not paying attention to the high number of dentists...