Ryan Frydenlund is the Director of Operations at Raffa and helps ensure the firm delivers a consistent, well-run client... Read MoreRyan Frydenlund is the Director of Operations at Raffa and helps ensure the firm delivers a consistent, well-run client experience. He oversees the systems and operational processes that support billing, compliance, reporting, and firm infrastructure, and works to strengthen reliability and scalability across the business.

Ryan joined Raffa in 2017, drawn by the firm’s focus on serving the nonprofit and association communities and its culture of providing education to decision-makers. He has contributed to that mission by delivering educational content and collaborating with organizations and outlets including the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the Colorado Society of Association Executives (CSAE), National Council of Nonprofits, UST Education, Association TRENDS, Association Forum, Association Societies Alliance, and others. Ryan currently serves on the Programs Committee for the Colorado Society of Association Executives (CSAE).  He has also overseen Raffa’s Study on Nonprofit Investing (SONI), including development of the SONI Peer Benchmarking Dashboard, available at no cost on Raffa’s website.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, young daughter, and golden retriever, Dewey.  Living in Denver, Ryan and his family are often out exploring nature through hiking and skiing.

Education:Wake Forest University, Bachelor of Science in Finance

Certifications:Ryan is an investment adviser representative of Raffa Investment Advisers and holds the following certifications:

• CIMA® (Certified Investment Management Analyst®) — Investments & Wealth Institute
• CIPM® (Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement) — CFA Institute
• CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate (formerly Certificate in ESG Investing) — CFA Institute   Read Less

Dennis launched his investment advisory career with Raffa Financial Services, Inc. in 2002 and co-founded Raffa Investment... Read MoreDennis launched his investment advisory career with Raffa Financial Services, Inc. in 2002 and co-founded Raffa Investment Advisers in 2005. He has served as the firm’s President and lead investment adviser representative ever since.

A major focus of Dennis’ career is promoting the need for increased investment education and transparency. He is the founder of the Study on Nonprofit Investing (SONI), an annual study promoting access to information that allows nonprofits to benchmark their investment performance and policies with their peers.

Dennis is a past Chair of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Finance Section Council. Additionally, he offered his knowledge and expertise to support local nonprofits as a volunteer committee member for organizations including St. John’s Community Services Foundation and Street Law. Dennis has lectured on issues impacting nonprofit investing for the following organizations: the Council on Foundations, the Greater Washington Society of CPAs, the AICPA, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), BoardSource, and the Finance and Administration Roundtable (FAR).

Dennis completed the Certificate in Financial Planning program at the Georgetown University Center for Continuing and Professional Education and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg State University. Dennis is a Certified Financial Planner™, an Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, and an investment adviser representative of Raffa Wealth Management, LLC.   Read Less