Kristopher Ryan
About Kristopher Ryan
Kristopher Ryan is a Business Acceptance Specialist at MassMutual in the Springfield, Massachusetts area with a background in various roles at The Home Depot and other companies, and holds advanced degrees in Accounting and Finance, and Mathematics and Economics.
Professional Role at MassMutual
Kristopher Ryan is currently employed at MassMutual as a Business Acceptance Specialist operating in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. His role involves reviewing new account applications for a diverse range of financial products. These products include Brokerage, CRIA Advisory, Directly-held Mutual Fund and Third-Party Advisory, 529 Plans, Accounts with Options Trading, Structured Index Annuities, and Variable Annuities. He leverages his extensive knowledge of annuity products and riders to ensure suitability and compliance.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining MassMutual, Kristopher Ryan accumulated diverse experience in various roles. From 2013 to 2018, he worked at The Home Depot as a General Office Associate and previously as a General Warehouse Associate from 2010 to 2013 in Westfield, Massachusetts. He also served as a Sales Clerk at Airport Gas, LLC from 2009 to 2010 in East Granby, CT and as a Security Officer at Pyramid Management Group for 8 months in 2009 in Holyoke, MA. Earlier in his career, he worked in admissions at Six Flags from 2008 to 2009 in Agawam, MA.
Educational Background
Kristopher Ryan has pursued extensive education in accounting, finance, mathematics, and economics. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting and Finance from Southern New Hampshire University between 2016 and 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics and Economics from Westfield State University, completed between 2008 and 2011. Prior to these, he studied Applied Mathematics and Writing at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2007-2008, where he later transferred. He completed his High School education at West Springfield High School from 2003 to 2007.
Achievements in Business Acceptance
Kristopher Ryan has been recognized for his performance as a New Business Monthly Top-Performing Principal in three separate months: June 2019, October 2019, and November 2019. Additionally, he was designated as the Dedicated Suitability Principal for the Ohio region of the United States as part of a pilot program launched in early 2019. This initiative aimed to streamline suitability operations and improve working relationships with field-facing advisors, reflecting his expertise and commitment in his field.