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Ryan Sturgis, CPA
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Educational Background:
M.S. in Accountancy, New England College
B.S. in Accounting, Salem State University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Massachusetts
Service: U.S. Nationwide
Years of Experience: 10+ years
About Ryan
Ryan is a Massachusetts-licensed CPA with more than a decade of experience in tax and audit compliance for complex entities, including corporations, partnerships and multiemployer benefit plans. Building on this technical foundation, Ryan is now focused on proactive tax planning and advisory under the TFW/WealthAbility framework, helping entrepreneurs legally minimize tax liability and build wealth. He is committed to translating the tax code into practical strategies that clients can apply directly to their businesses and embraces Tom Wheelwright’s philosophy that the tax code is a system of incentives. Outside of work, he enjoys playing music, basketball, and spending quality time with his wife and two young children. Managing Partner David Hampson, an accomplished entrepreneur and multi-business owner, complements Ryan’s technical expertise with strong business development and operational leadership drawn from the aviation and insurance industries.
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Preferred Communication Style:
- Clear communicator who simplifies complex tax rules
- Systems thinker with a documentation-first approach
- Proven track record delivering results for diverse clients
- Calm, steady mindset under pressure
- Entrepreneurial perspective and proactive planning
Ryan Sturgis
Why I Love Being a CPA for Entrepreneurs:
“Entrepreneurship is equal parts risk and execution, and I’ve lived the trade-offs—late nights, payroll weeks, and hard allocation decisions. What drives me is turning the tax code from noise into a practical playbook that preserves cash, funds the next hire, and accelerates growth. My role isn’t scorekeeping; it’s partnering—designing systems, anticipating risk, and stacking incentives in the client’s favor so they can focus on customers and operations. I value the “quiet wins” (clean books, smart entity choices, well-timed elections) because they compound into durable results. For me, being a CPA means standing alongside owners, so effort becomes momentum—and momentum becomes measurable value.”