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

Dentist Financial Benchmarks: See How You Compare

The results are in! We've analyzed the financial data for hundreds of dentists. Join Ryan Isaac, CFP® and Matt Mulcock,...

What Your Financial Advisor Expects From You – Episode #599

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan do a follow-up from an earlier episode about “What...

What Dentists Wish They Learned in Dental School – Episode #593

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan discuss insights shared by dentists in the Dentist Advisors...

What Every Dentist Should Know About Private Equity Opportunities – Part Two – Episode #590

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan dive into part two of their series on the...

What Every Dentist Should Know About Private Equity Opportunities – Part One – Episode #588

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan discuss the complexities and risks associated with private equity...

Understanding the DSO Landscape: A Conversation with McLerran & Associates – Episode #585

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Ryan talks with Brannon Moncrief from McLerran & Associates to explore the...

Listener Q&R #8 – Tracking Spending, Emergency Funds, Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) – Episode #583

How do you track your spending? What is the best way to build an emergency fund? Which is better, Roth...

2024 in Review: Tax Updates & Financial Metrics for Dentists

Did you buy your first dental practice in 2024? Have you been in the industry for years and are considering...

Listener Q&R #7 – 401k Options, Managing Debt, Mortgage Payments – Episode #578

What is the best way to plan for the next five years with the recession we are facing? What is...

Navigating Dental Marketing: Insights from Pain-Free Dental Marketing – Episode #575

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Eric Hubbard and Andre Santos from Pain-Free Dental Marketing join Ryan to...

Money and Emotions: How feelings can shape our finances – Episode #573

Ninety-five percent of our decisions and behaviors are shaped unconsciously by our subconscious mind. Money is more than just numbers—it’s...

Creating Impact Through Partnership: Elevation Association’s Journey In Dentistry – Episode #570

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Jared Hill and Dan Nelson, co-founders of Elevation Association join Matt and...