At Bank of America Private Bank, we take pride in our history and in serving our clients’ best interests. We also value the continual pursuit of innovation in a constantly transforming world. We apply this perspective to help our clients anticipate and respond to evolving markets, changing environments and the growing complexities of the financial landscape. Mindful of the past, our focus is on providing today’s clients with disciplined financial strategies and a bridge across generations.
Ryan C. Olson
Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor
Professional Profile
Ryan Olson is a Senior Vice President and Private Client Advisor with Bank of America Private Bank in San Francisco, California. Ryan helps high net worth and ultra-high net worth families, executives, entrepreneurs and individuals manage their financial lives. He has particular depth working with multiple generations of families, serving as their “go-to” resource across varied life stages. Honored by the trust that clients have placed in him, he develops long-term relationships, directing integrated wealth strategies for three—and sometimes four—generations of clients. Committed to the vibrant role of philanthropy in society, Ryan also advises clients about purposeful and impactful giving strategies.
Ryan's extensive experience and perspective, including nearly 20 years dedicated to high- and ultra-affluent clients, afford him deep knowledge in providing an integrated suite of products and services. He oversees a team of locally based specialists who work in concert to uncover possible efficiencies in investment management, credit and banking, cash management, trust and estate planning services, and wealth transfer. He does this in a manner that prioritizes their goals and allows them to focus on the personal or professional pursuits that matter most to them. Ryan believes strongly in the value of financial education, empowerment, and next-generation stewardship. He has served as a volunteer to several Bay Area non-profits whose focus is on elevating financial education and awareness to the next generation.
Ryan began his financial career with Wells Fargo in 2005 and joined Bank of America Private Bank in 2020.
A Nebraska native, Ryan earned a B.A. from Doane University outside Lincoln, Nebraska and an M.B.A. (with Honors) from Saint Mary’s College of California.
Ryan and his wife live in Moraga with their son, Grayson, and daughter, Sabrina. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling overseas, wine country, golfing, and reading.
EDUCATION
- Doane University
- Saint Mary's College of California
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