Ryan Smith

Ryan is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Diversify, where he leads the firm’s long-term vision, strategy, and growth. He also serves as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Under his leadership, Diversify has evolved into a national platform serving hundreds of advisors across the country and overseeing more than $12 billion in assets.

Ryan brings nearly 25 years of experience in the finance and wealth management industry. He is the co-founder DFPG Investments, LLC (“DFPG”), where he served as President. DFPG is the broker-dealer arm of Diversify and a leader in the alternative investment industry. Ryan served on the investment committee of DFPG for over a decade, responsible for analyzing and reviewing hundreds of investment opportunities in private equity, private credit, real estate, and venture capital. Ryan was also responsible for building the regulatory and compliance infrastructure of DFPG, having served as Chief Compliance Officer for seven years.

Ryan was the recipient of Utah Business Magazine’s 2026 Utah CEO of the Year award, honoring executives who have made meaningful contributions to business in the state of Utah.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Utah and earned the Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP®) designation through The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

His finds his greatest joy in spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also serves on the board of the Especially For Athletes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring student athletes to leverage their talents and social influence to uplift others.