Ryan Casey, CFP®, CEPA
Ryan is a financial planner and investment advisor dedicated to helping mid-to-late career professionals and retirees build legacies with purpose and precision. As co-owner of Tilia Fiduciary Partners, Inc., Ryan leads a fiduciary advisory team that serves clients across the country, with a strong presence in coastal North Carolina. His work is best suited to tax-sensitive retirees, small business owners preparing for succession, and families seeking multi-generational wealth stewardship.
At Tilia, Ryan fosters a collaborative, team-based planning approach—ensuring clients benefit from the insights of multiple advisors and specialists rather than relying on a single “lead” advisor. The firm directly manages portfolios in-house, offering clients cost-efficient investment strategies and greater flexibility—particularly for clients seeking personalized, tax-conscious solutions.
For entrepreneurs, Ryan is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and has guided business owners through complex liquidity events, private equity partnerships, and philanthropic strategies. In one recent case, he supported a founder navigating a minority private equity deal while preparing for an 8 figure exit—collaborating closely with their CPA to conduct net proceeds and charitable giving analyses.
A former Marine Corps Captain and combat helicopter pilot, Ryan brings disciplined problem-solving and mission clarity to every client relationship. He holds both Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional.
Ryan is active in the Wilmington community as a founding member of the Veteran Business Collective and alumnus of the Chamber’s Leadership Wilmington program. Ryan, his wife Kristi and their two children love living in the Port City and enjoy exploring everything it has to offer.