Kurt Ryden

Biography

Kurt Ryden is Managing Director, Investments for Wedbush, where he brings nearly 30 years of private wealth management experience. Guided by his innate curiosity and a deeply client-centered philosophy, Kurt believes that exceptional advice begins with asking the right questions. By developing a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial goals, investment priorities, wealth transfer objectives, and philanthropic intentions, he designs bespoke, tax efficient portfolios and financial plans tailored to each client. His approach balances sophistication with clarity, empowering clients to navigate complexity with confidence.

Prior to joining Wedbush, Kurt served as a Private Client Advisor at Bank of America Private Bank and spent two decades as a Private Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. He began his career as an MBA intern at Fidelity Investments, where he first deepened his passion for investing. That passion began early: as a child, he was an avid coin collector, a hobby that evolved into leadership roles as Budget Committee Chair and Student Council Treasurer at Haverford College. In business school, he discovered Private Client Services – a perfect intersection of his love for investing and marketing. Today he is most proud of helping his clients navigate the complexities of their financial lives to fulfill their long-term goals.

Kurt earned his MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and holds his BA in Political Science from Haverford College. Originally from Wilmette, Illinois, Kurt moved to New York to pursue his career in finance and has called Westchester home for nearly 20 years. He is deeply engaged in his community, having served as a trustee for Larchmont Avenue Church Preschool, a Cub Scout Den Leader, and a dedicated volunteer youth sports photographer. He has also held leadership roles with the Kellogg Finance Network and Haverford College.

A proud father of three sons, Kurt enjoys photography, hiking, and running. Before becoming a parent, he completed five New York City Marathons. Most recently, he has developed a passion for pickleball and can often be found on the courts through his active participation with the Rye Picklers and Pickleball America.