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14yrs

Ryan Carson

Financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Ryan Carson is a fiduciary financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. Ryan joined Valic Financial Advisors in 2015, after two years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Valic Financial Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.

One of 1133 advisors with offices in Nashville, and one of 1029 fiduciaries.

Nashville, TN 37203Fiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience14 years (since 2012)
How that compares ?More experience than 51% of advisors in Nashville
Office1 Music Circle North Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37203
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$99,681
Advisors at the firm1,254
States licensed ?2 states

Services through Valic Financial Advisors

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesChoosing other investment managersOther services

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2015 – now
  2. May 2013 – May 2015

Questions to ask Ryan

Tailored to Ryan’s registration and firm.

  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Ryan

How do I contact Ryan?

Call Valic Financial Advisors at (866) 544-4968 and ask for Ryan Carson. Ryan works from the Nashville, TN office.

How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?

Ryan has been in the industry since 2012, about 14 years. More experience than 51% of advisors in Nashville.

What licenses does Ryan hold?

Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Ryan a fiduciary?

Ryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Ryan paid?

Valic Financial Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Ryan 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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