ABOUT US

Ryan Clark, MBA, CCPS is the President and principal educational strategist of Clark College Funding, Inc. in which he has extensive experience working with families throughout the Carolinas in helping them with college planning. He holds designations from the National Association of College Financial Advisors, a member of the National College Advocacy Group, and is a Certified College Planner.

Ryan's expertise is in unique cutting-edge tax, financial, and academic strategies to provide families with affordable solutions for the high cost of education. Ryan also implements strategic cash flow planning to show families how to pay for college without changing their lifestyles or affecting their retirement plans.

He is often invited to speak at High Schools, PTSA groups, libraries, and professional groups throughout the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Ryan holds an MBA from Queens University in Charlotte and is an alumnus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy where he earned an ABET accredited Bachelors Degree in Marine Systems Engineering.

A retired Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Ryan maintains a U.S. Coast Guard License as a Third Asst. Engineer (unlimited tonnage).

Ryan is frequently published, providing articles on financial planning and college planning to local publications such as the Charlotte Observer and The Charlotte Weekly. He is also the author of “The Top 10 Ways to Make College an Affordable Reality.” Now that you know more about our company and its founder, click here to hear what all of our clients are saying about us.