Ian Cully, CFP® CFA®

Advisor

How I Arrived at Ritholtz

“I’ve been a follower of RWM for many years, drawing inspiration from their posts, books, and podcasts. What stood out to me was their commitment to their message and the incredible talent behind it. In 2018, I helped build an independent RIA with my family and a partner—an experience I’ll always be proud of. But when the chance to join this amazing team came along, I knew I was on my way.”

Favorite Part Of The Job

“I love being a financial problem-solver—helping clients uncover opportunities that lead to a more meaningful financial life. For me, it’s about the process: collaborating as a team, building thoughtful strategies, and ultimately making the advice personal.”

When I'm Not Working

“I’m a lucky guy—I have a wonderful wife, Kristen, a very happy baby boy, Hartwell, and our great dog, Victor. We love hosting friends and family, usually with good food, music, and a glass of wine on our porch. On the weekends in Annapolis, you’ll often find me reading by the water, playing a round of golf, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.”

Industry Experience

10+ Years

Education/Certifications

CFA® charterholder, CFA Institute. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

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Lisa Paul
Lisa Paul
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Callie Cox
Callie Cox
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Brianna Pintauro
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Lauren Spears
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Colleen Parker
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Jonathan Novy
Jonathan Novy
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Tony Isola, CFP®
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Daniel Parra
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Bill Artzerounian
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Nick Friedman, CFP®
Nick Friedman, CFP®
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Nicole Samoroukova
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Adam Niestradt
Adam Niestradt
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Dylan Kluender
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Claire Galante
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Brian Rosen
Brian Rosen
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Tyler Hillyer, CFP®
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Andrea Diltz
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Barry Ritholtz
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Paul Zodtner, CRPC®, RICP®
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Alex Messer
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Matt Lohrius, CFP®
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Gisela Warner
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Daniel Baxter
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Nelson Crane
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Josh Brown
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Sean Russo
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Matt Cerminaro
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Tadas Viskanta
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John Grayson
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Dina Isola
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Erika Mauro
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Kyla Candelaria
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Benjamin Coulthard, CFP®
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Adam Day, CFP®
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Jay Tini
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Kevin Young, CFP®
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Sr. Advisor
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Nick Maggiulli
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Nick Sapienza, CFP®
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Duncan Hill
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Susan Gray
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Patrick Haley, CFP®
Patrick Haley, CFP®
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Jacobi Poesch
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Eric Zipfel
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Lauryn Lafferty
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Alex Palumbo, CFP®
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Adam Gock
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Anna Chaiken
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