Ryan Westerburg is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing partner of Davis, Westerburg & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a nationally recognized wealth management team entrusted with overseeing more than $1 billion in private and institutional assets as of July 2026. Ryan is responsible for overseeing practice operations, establishing the team’s investment philosophy, and serving as lead portfolio manager. He works with affluent clients whose complex financial situations require sophisticated planning and dynamic solutions, focusing on areas such as education planning, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services.
Ryan holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation through the Investments & Wealth Institute®, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, and Florida Life, Health, and Variable Annuity insurance licenses. He has completed accredited certificate programs from the College for Financial Planning, University of Pennsylvania, and College of Southern Nevada. Ryan also completed the executive education program at The Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ryan moved to Florida in 2010 and resides in Gainesville. He is involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for Young Life Gainesville and the Santa Fe College International Center. He also supports charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys playing golf and tennis, volunteering, traveling with family and friends, and following the Florida Gators and Cleveland sports teams.