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GBL is thrilled to welcome back Ryan Ackers, a familiar face to many. Ryan dove into the actuarial world in 2015, joining GBL at a time when he possessed little to no understanding of IPPs, RCAs, FMVs, or jokes from actuaries – though he always showed a solid poker face and laughed accordingly.
Ryan was forced into the complexities of GBL’s powerful strategies and was to learn the subject matter quickly, steadily becoming one of Canada’s experts on these powerful and niche strategies. His knowledge and approachability allowed him to establish trust with countless clients across Western Canada.
Alongside the team, Ryan made an immediate and lasting impact on GBL and its clients during times of turbulence due to legislative changes and significant events that have impacted business owners and incorporated professionals, including changes to Fair Market Valuations of Life Insurance, changes to the taxation of passive income, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his time here, he advised business owners, incorporated professionals, C-Suite Executives, Board Directors, NHL Players, and their advisors on unique tax and retirement strategies.
Ryan rejoins GBL at its 30th anniversary after growing his skills and knowledge in the tech startup and wealth spaces. As GBL’s SVP, Growth & Corporate Development, his focus is the growth of GBL’s national brand, including growing sales, its corporate consulting arm which primarily focuses on Legacy Defined Benefit Administration and SERPS, the opening of new revenue streams, M&A, and other duties.
We are excited to have Ryan’s experience in business and barbecue back in the office. Feel free to reconnect with Ryan at [email protected] or
