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Christopher Ryan
Financial advisor at Blackrock Investment Management
Based in Princeton, New Jersey, Christopher Ryan is a fiduciary financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. Christopher has been with Blackrock Investment Management since 2010; before that, Christopher spent three years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Christopher holds the CFP® designation.
One of 899 advisors with offices in Princeton, and one of 842 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience22 years (since 2004)
How that compares ?Top 12% by experience at Blackrock Investment Management
Office1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Performance fee
Typical client at the firm ?$6.45 million
Advisors at the firm675
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Blackrock Investment Management
Investment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managers
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2010 – nowBlackrock Investment Management, LLCCurrent firm
- 2007 – 2010
Questions to ask Christopher
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- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Blackrock Investment Management at 609 282 2000 and ask for Christopher Ryan. Christopher works from the Princeton, NJ office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 2004, about 22 years. Top 12% by experience at Blackrock Investment Management.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Christopher paid?
Blackrock Investment Management reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, a share of investment gains. Ask Christopher for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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