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

5 Tax Write-offs Every Dentist Should Know – Episode #462

As a small business owner, the cost of operating your practice is huge. And reducing your tax bill is often...

Listener Q&R #5 – 529 Tuition Plans; Precious Metals & Crypto – Episode #457

I want to sell my practice to an associate. What issues should I be considering if I want to finance...

Is Dave Ramsey’s Latest Advice ‘Dangerously Wrong’? – Episode #454

Dave Ramsey’s latest on-air rant about the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals was filled with “supernerds,” “goobers,” “bogus math,” and...

EBIDTA 101: Understanding the Key Calculation in a Practice Sale – Episode #452

With the rise of DSOs and the increasing number of practices being bought and sold, you’ve heard the term EBIDTA....

Listener Q&R #4 – Seller Financing; Retirement Readiness – Episode #449

I want to sell my practice to an associate. What issues should I be considering if I want to finance...

SECURE Act 2.0 & Retirement Plans: What You Need to Know – Episode #447

America is facing a retirement disaster. Surveys have found that only 75% of non-retirees have any retirement savings with only...

Answer the Call: Why Rapid Call Response Is Crucial – Episode #444

Regardless of the business, customers expect a prompt response. This is even more crucial for a dental office where the...

Personal Finance Horrors: 13 Frightening Facts – Episode #441

Don’t become a scary personal financial statistic! Here are 13 ghastly financial facts that should frighten you—and what you can...

Practice Insights from a Dentist, a Consultant, and an Advisor – Episode #439

A dentist works in the here and now. A consultant has to look to the near future. And an advisor...

Creating Your Year-End Checklist: What Can and Cannot Wait

As the end of another year approaches, it is always a good time to check in on your finances and...

The Essential Components of a Good Estate Plan – Episode #436

When it comes to planning for an estate, it is not only what is needed for an orderly dispersion of...

How to Hire and Retain Top Dental Talent – Episode #434

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show™ Ryan talks with Dr. Victoria Peterson, Productive Dental Academy CEO, at the...