As a Senior Wealth Strategist for The Family Office at Synovus, Ryan Wallace partners with Family Office Advisors and Portfolio Managers to help clients and families achieve their multi-generational wealth planning objectives. Focusing on tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, estate planning, and complex tax matters, Ryan works closely with advisory teams to develop comprehensive solutions that help families preserve, manage, and transfer wealth across generations.
Ryan brings more than 20 years of experience in public accounting and private law practice. Prior to joining Synovus, he served as a tax and estate planning attorney in private practice and worked as a Certified Public Accountant with public accounting firms. His combined legal and accounting background provides clients with a unique perspective on sophisticated tax, estate, and wealth planning strategies. Since joining The Family Office at Synovus, Ryan has focused on helping families navigate the complexities of wealth transfer and long-term planning.
Ryan earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Georgia Southern University. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar and is a Certified Public Accountant in both Georgia and South Carolina. His academic achievements include membership in the Order of the Wig and Robe, serving as editor of the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal, and receiving the Arthur B. Custy Tax Award. Ryan is also a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and the Georgia Society of CPAs.
A native of Dalton, Georgia, Ryan brings a passion for helping families navigate complex planning challenges and achieve their long-term financial goals.
