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

Should You Hold, Sell, or Find a Partner? – Episode #376

DSOs are in a buying mode, but before you act too fast, there is a lot to consider as selling...

What Do Your Core Values Have to Do With Money? – Episode #375

Want financial peace of mind? First uncover what really matters to you when it comes to your money, then align...

What is the objective of the Elements scorecard?

The Elements app measures financial health and helps you get organized. Learn more about which financial categories make up the...

An In-Depth Look at the Elements Scorecard – Episode #374

Dentists face financial complications that far exceed a normal person’s. How to conquer that complexity was the proving ground for...

How should you react to economic predictions?

Stock market predictions can be fun and are a staple of the financial news, but how should you react to...

How Much Stock Should You Put in Market Predictions? – Episode #373

You read headlines like, “After a brutal 2022, Wall Street predicts 2023”, “Market Forecast 2023: Challenges Abound”, and you know...

How Much Wealth Do I Need to Retire?

Join Ryan Isaac, CFP® and Matt Mulcock, CFP® for a real-time and brass-tacks look into your own financial progress. We'll...

How to Maximize Your Outcome in a DSO Deal – Episode #372

If a DSO comes calling, making a mistake during negotiations could be extremely costly. Here’s how to control the discussion...

Why use automatic savings withdrawals?

See how your finances compare with other dentists as you progress along your own path to wealth and why savings...

Fan Favorite – 2022 Financial Benchmarks Are In! – Episode #371

Even though 2022 was a tough one for stocks, Dentist Advisors’ clients continued to grow their net worth through smart...

Is 4% the right portfolio withdrawal rate for retirees?

Retirement creates a balancing act—you don’t want to run out of savings, but you want to enjoy the money too....

What Dentists Want to Know — Listener Q&A #29 – Episode #370

Retirement creates a balancing act—you don’t want to run out of savings, but you want to enjoy that money too....