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

Financial Fundamentals for Dentists

Unsure about how to start organizing your money and investments? Feeling overwhelmed by financial jargon? Whether you’re a recent graduate,...

DSO Dynamics: The Trends You Need to Understand – Episode #494

Due to shifting market conditions, the DSO landscape is changing with private equity firms adjusting to new circumstances—but DSOs are...

Succeeding at the Business of Dentistry with Dr. John Meis – Episode #491

Practice ownership is becoming more challenging than ever before, and it’s not because of clinical issues. Increasing pressures are coming...

Dr. Daniel Crosby: Human Behavior’s Influence on Investing – Episode #489

On this Dentist Money Show, Ryan and Matt welcome Dr. Daniel Crosby, renowned psychologist, best-selling author, and expert in behavioral...

Mastering the Growth Game with Laura Maly & Michael Anderson – Episode #484

Culture is a crucial ingredient for practice success. Good culture attracts the right talent, the right kind of client, and...

Pushing Past Your Limits: Lessons From “The Iron Cowboy” – Episode #481

James Lawrence, famously known as “The Iron Cowboy”, recounts his incredible quest of conquering 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 days...

Listener Q&R #6 – Passive Income; Own or Lease? – Episode #476

How should I invest $250,000 in extra funds? Is it possible to generate passive income by owning a dental office...

What Happened? Behind 2023’s Failed Market Forecasts – Episode #474

Knowledgeable stock market analysts had a lot to say about 2023 a year ago, but now that it has come...

Mastering the Growth Game with Dr. Richard Low – Episode #471

Your heart and soul go into starting up a practice, but as success comes and your energy wanes, do you...

Life and Money Lessons from Charlie Munger – Episode #469

“It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead...

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Financial Advisor – Episode #467

There’s a lot of know-how—debt, taxes, legal, estate, insurance, retirement planning, and more—that goes into helping a dentist make smart...

Year-End Advice for Practice Owners – Episode #464

On the final Dentist Money Show for 2023, Ryan and Matt are joined by keynote speakers from the recent “The...