Ryan P. Johnson, CRPC®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(941) 364-3507(941) 364-3507
The Bayfront Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(941) 364-7402(941) 364-7402
Toll-Free:
(800) 237-9441(800) 237-9441
Our Mission Statement
To provide objective, high-quality advice and services to simplify your life, so you may pursue your passions and enjoy the wealth you've created
Our Story
Just as the channel guides vessels through Big Pass and into Sarasota Bay, we provide steadfast guidance and help you navigate around un-foreseen obstacles. Through the implementation of a focused, comprehensive financial plan, we provide a detailed guide on how to reach and maintain the lifestyle you desire. We offer unwavering discipline when markets become turbulent and are equipped with the knowledge, skills and tools to provide a solid foundation of financial stability and endurance for you and successive generations. We work tirelessly to earn your trust, so we may be recognized as your family's financial beacon through every one of life's important milestones.
At The Bayfront Group, we devote the full talents and resources of our team to serve the needs of a limited number of families. This allows us to provide a premium level of service tailored to your unique circumstances. Our experienced team of professionals includes a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and a Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®). We believe these advanced designations truly set us apart and help us offer innovative thinking based on some of the best practices in the industry.
We are proud of the credentials, services and resources we are able to offer our clients and welcome the opportunity to offer the same level of excellence to you and your family.
At The Bayfront Group, we devote the full talents and resources of our team to serve the needs of a limited number of families. This allows us to provide a premium level of service tailored to your unique circumstances. Our experienced team of professionals includes a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and a Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®). We believe these advanced designations truly set us apart and help us offer innovative thinking based on some of the best practices in the industry.
We are proud of the credentials, services and resources we are able to offer our clients and welcome the opportunity to offer the same level of excellence to you and your family.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
- Trust Services*
- Philanthropic Services
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote4
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote5
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote6
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote7
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote8
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Experience
The Bayfront Group is a tightly-knit team of seasoned professionals with a complementary set of skills, knowledge and experience. Together, we provide highly customized advice and comprehensive wealth management services to individuals and families.
We help you prepare for all of life's milestones - your children's education, your business succession, your retirement, your estate and your ideal future. Working cooperatively with your accountants, attorneys and other trusted professionals, we help you build a comprehensive plan that encompasses all aspects of your life.
We have a strong understanding of economics and are well versed in the equity and fixed income markets. Carefully crafting each portfolio, we emphasize diversification, tax efficiency, risk mitigation, capital preservation and long-term growth. We have a dedicated Portfolio Management team who will assist in making appropriate asset allocation decisions. Our Portfolio Managers have the technical and analytical experience to conduct the research and due diligence for every recommendation we make.
Our goal is to become trusted stewards of your wealth, here to help you make informed decisions on every financial challenge you face. We are committed to helping you preserve and build your wealth and will work to strengthen your family's financial security for generations to come.
We help you prepare for all of life's milestones - your children's education, your business succession, your retirement, your estate and your ideal future. Working cooperatively with your accountants, attorneys and other trusted professionals, we help you build a comprehensive plan that encompasses all aspects of your life.
We have a strong understanding of economics and are well versed in the equity and fixed income markets. Carefully crafting each portfolio, we emphasize diversification, tax efficiency, risk mitigation, capital preservation and long-term growth. We have a dedicated Portfolio Management team who will assist in making appropriate asset allocation decisions. Our Portfolio Managers have the technical and analytical experience to conduct the research and due diligence for every recommendation we make.
Our goal is to become trusted stewards of your wealth, here to help you make informed decisions on every financial challenge you face. We are committed to helping you preserve and build your wealth and will work to strengthen your family's financial security for generations to come.
Working With You
We are confident you will not find a team of professionals more committed to helping you reach your objectives. To that end, we believe in the following principles which serve as the foundation of our practice:
Our relationship is the right fit.
A successful relationship begins with the right fit between client and advisor. We limit the number of clients we serve and are proud to work with families who seek the type of long-term, fully-engaged relationship we offer. The bond we form is fundamental to our mission.
A differentiated level of service.
We value long-term relationships and are available to address your needs beyond the traditional work week. We're also honored that our client relationships span decades and generations; our clients not only trust us to help build their futures, but the futures of their children and grandchildren.
Planning for your lifestyle.
You've dedicated your life to creating wealth for yourself and your family; now is the time to enjoy the benefits of your labor. Using your goals as our guide, we create a financial strategy aimed at helping you create and maintain the lifestyle you desire.
Experience and education.
Our team leverages years of experience and believes in continued education as a means to provide the highest quality of advice and guidance. With our combined experience in the banking, insurance and financial services industry, as well as our advanced certifications, we provide up-to-date ideas and solutions to our clients.
Managing Wealth, Making a Difference
Successful wealth management begins and ends with personalized service and attention to detail. We enjoy working with families who seek the same kind of long-term, fully engaged relationships that we value and who appreciate the following attributes of our team.
Personal Relationships
We make it a priority to build deep and personal relationships. We do this by working with a select group of clients who value our depth of knowledge and experience in providing comprehensive solutions that go well beyond investments. The bonds we form are fundamental to our mission and evidenced by the generations of families we proudly serve.
Concierge Service
Many advisors can provide a good financial plan and strategy, but few excel at delivering a superior service model that emphasizes highly customized service and ongoing communication. We deliberately keep our practice small so we can deliver a 'Ritz Carlton' experience.
This allows us to spend the time with our clients that is necessary to always know what is happening in their lives, and they always know what is happening in their lives, and keep them informed about what is happening with their wealth.
This allows us to spend the time with our clients that is necessary to always know what is happening in their lives, and they always know what is happening in their lives, and keep them informed about what is happening with their wealth.
Industry Experience
Our team is committed to continuing education for our members, who have earned the designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Plan Counselor (CRPC®) and Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®) from the College of Financial Planning.
These designations are representative of the skills needed to help you achieve your financial goals without the fear of running out of money or changing your current lifestyle.
These designations are representative of the skills needed to help you achieve your financial goals without the fear of running out of money or changing your current lifestyle.
Investment Excellence
We have extensive experience managing investments, including alternative investments such as private equities, exchange funds, private real estate and hedge funds. As an individual investor, you benefit from the market insights and rigorous due diligence that drive our institutional relationships, but you will never feel overwhelmed by technical jargon. We are always available to answer questions so you fully understand the details of our recommended strategies.
A Team Approach
We work in partnership with your estate and tax professionals, as well as an array of specialists at Morgan Stanley to acquire the knowledge needed to effectively manage your wealth, while ensuring our recommendations are fully aligned with your financial goals. We provide busy professionals, business leaders and generational families with a comprehensive suite of solutions.
Educating Family Members
Financial education for you and your family is fundamental to our practice and helps ensure continuity as wealth moves from one generation to the next. We are here to assist your entire family as they face important financial challenges, by providing access to resources they may not otherwise have access to and being available to answer critical questions that may impact the long-term wealth of your family.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
In 2023 and 2024, The Bayfront Group was named to the Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria such as assets under management and revenue generated for their firms.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22.
Named to the 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Ranking
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/23.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria such as assets under management and revenue generated for their firms.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21-3/31/22.
Named to the 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Ranking
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/23.
Five-Star Wealth Managers
In 2013, 2015, 2016, 2022 and 2023, Jared Hermann received the Five Star Wealth Manager award as seen in Sarasota Magazine.
In 2023, Ryan P. Johnson received the Five Star Wealth Manager award as seen in Sarasota Magazine.
In 2023, Lyn Breda received the Five Star Wealth Manager award as seen in Sarasota Magazine.
Five Star Professional conducts market research to define and promote professional excellence in the professions served. The Five Star designation assists consumers in selecting a service professional based on an objective research methodology tailored to the specific profession. Five Star Professional joins forces with local and national media partners to publish their research to consumers and promote Five-Star-designated professionals in more than 45 markets across the United States.
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2013, 2015, 2016, 2022, and 2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2013 Award - 3/16/12 - 8/11/12
2015 Award - 3/16/15 - 8/11/15
2016 Award - 3/16/16 - 8/25/16
2022 Award - 1/31/22 - 8/12/22
2023 Award - 1/09/23 - 7/31/23
In 2023, Ryan P. Johnson received the Five Star Wealth Manager award as seen in Sarasota Magazine.
In 2023, Lyn Breda received the Five Star Wealth Manager award as seen in Sarasota Magazine.
Five Star Professional conducts market research to define and promote professional excellence in the professions served. The Five Star designation assists consumers in selecting a service professional based on an objective research methodology tailored to the specific profession. Five Star Professional joins forces with local and national media partners to publish their research to consumers and promote Five-Star-designated professionals in more than 45 markets across the United States.
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2013, 2015, 2016, 2022, and 2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2013 Award - 3/16/12 - 8/11/12
2015 Award - 3/16/15 - 8/11/15
2016 Award - 3/16/16 - 8/25/16
2022 Award - 1/31/22 - 8/12/22
2023 Award - 1/09/23 - 7/31/23
Morgan Stanley's Pacesetter's Club
From 2016-2020, Ryan P. Johnson was named to the Pacesetter's Club at Morgan Stanley. The Pacesetter's Club is a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first-class client service.
Location
Sarasota Branch Office:
2 North Tamiami Trail, Ste 1100
Sarasota, FL 34236
US
Direct:
(941) 364-7402(941) 364-7402
Toll-Free:
(800) 237-9441(800) 237-9441
Venice Branch Office:
333 Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34285
US
Direct:
(941) 364-3510(941) 364-3510
Meet The Bayfront Group
Jared Hermann, CRPC®, CRPS®
First Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(941) 364-3541(941) 364-3541
Lyn Breda
Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(941) 364-3510(941) 364-3510
Jackie Rindner
Senior Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(941) 364-7402(941) 364-7402
About Ryan P. Johnson
Ryan P. Johnson is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and founding partner of The Bayfront Group. With a B.S. degree in Applied Economics and Business Management from Cornell University, Ryan began his career in 2000 as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch. His passion for retirement planning led him to become a Merrill Lynch Retirement Solutions Specialist and then a Regional Sales Vice President with MetLife Investors. Ryan returned to private practice in 2014 at Morgan Stanley.
With over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ryan focuses on portfolio construction, tactical asset allocation strategies and alternative investments. He is responsible for managing the team’s Tactical Momentum Portfolio. Ryan has been consistently recognized as a leader among his peers, receiving the Morgan Stanley PaceSetter Award in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 for the highest standards and first-class client service.
Ryan currently lives in Lakewood Ranch with his wife, Becky, and their twin sons. He is active with Bayside Community Church and volunteers on the BayPro team, assisting in the production of weekend services. In his free time, Ryan enjoys fishing, scuba diving, snow skiing and serving as a driver's education instructor with the Porsche Club of America.
With over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ryan focuses on portfolio construction, tactical asset allocation strategies and alternative investments. He is responsible for managing the team’s Tactical Momentum Portfolio. Ryan has been consistently recognized as a leader among his peers, receiving the Morgan Stanley PaceSetter Award in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 for the highest standards and first-class client service.
Ryan currently lives in Lakewood Ranch with his wife, Becky, and their twin sons. He is active with Bayside Community Church and volunteers on the BayPro team, assisting in the production of weekend services. In his free time, Ryan enjoys fishing, scuba diving, snow skiing and serving as a driver's education instructor with the Porsche Club of America.
Securities Agent: CT, MI, IL, FL, TX, SD, NJ, NH, CA, OR, GA, AR, PA, OK, NY, KS, AL, SC, AZ, NC, MD, TN, NV, MN, DE, CO, VA, OH, HI, LA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1393575
NMLS#: 1393575
About Jared Hermann
Jared Weston Hermann, Sr. is a First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®). With a B.S. degree in Finance from Liberty University, Jared began his career in 2001 as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He has dedicated his career to working with Fortune 500 executives, professional athletes, corporate retirement plans, foundations, endowments and high-net-worth families. Jared transitioned his practice to Morgan Stanley in 2008 and, in 2020, joined his former colleagues to become an integral member of The Bayfront Group.
With over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, Jared focuses on wealth planning, asset protection strategies, longevity planning, corporate retirement plans and alternative investments. He assists in creating wealth management solutions for high-net worth families and businesses, selecting The Bayfront Group’s Hedge Fund and Private Equity managers, and designing employer sponsored retirement plans.
Jared lives in Lakewood Ranch with his wife, Aimée, and their children Makenna, Weston, Charlée and Grayson. He is actively involved in the community with a passion for raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer and congenital heart disease. In his free time, Jared enjoys basketball, golf, fishing and watching his Jayhawks compete each year in the NCAA basketball tournament.
With over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, Jared focuses on wealth planning, asset protection strategies, longevity planning, corporate retirement plans and alternative investments. He assists in creating wealth management solutions for high-net worth families and businesses, selecting The Bayfront Group’s Hedge Fund and Private Equity managers, and designing employer sponsored retirement plans.
Jared lives in Lakewood Ranch with his wife, Aimée, and their children Makenna, Weston, Charlée and Grayson. He is actively involved in the community with a passion for raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer and congenital heart disease. In his free time, Jared enjoys basketball, golf, fishing and watching his Jayhawks compete each year in the NCAA basketball tournament.
Securities Agent: GA, CT, FL, PA, NV, NC, IL, AR, WY, TX, NY, NJ, WA, NH, SC, CA, MI, MA, CO, VA, WI, TN, OH, MN, KS, MD; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1293948
NMLS#: 1293948
About Lyn Breda
Lyn Breda is a Vice President, Financial Advisor and co-founder of The Bayfront Group. With a B.A. degree in Education from Vanderbilt University, Lyn prides herself on helping others understand complex subject matters, including their finances. Following in the footsteps of both her father and grandfather, she began her career in 1980 with Merrill Lynch in Nashville, Tennessee, then relocated to Florida in 1982. In 2013, Lyn transitioned her practice to Morgan Stanley with the goal of forming a financial planning team.
With over 43 years of experience in the financial services industry, Lyn focuses on technical analysis and comprehensive financial planning, as well as tactical equity and fixed income allocations. She is responsible for designing the team’s Mutual Fund portfolios, as well as selecting the team’s Unit Investment Trusts and Insurance products.
Lyn currently lives in South Sarasota with her husband, Bill. After juggling work and family for over 25 years, they have become empty-nesters, allowing Lyn to make client service her primary focus. Lyn makes frequent trips to the Northeast to visit her daughter, Ashley, in Connecticut and her other daughter, Kelsey, in Massachusetts. In her free time, Lyn enjoys snow skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking and yoga on the beach.
With over 43 years of experience in the financial services industry, Lyn focuses on technical analysis and comprehensive financial planning, as well as tactical equity and fixed income allocations. She is responsible for designing the team’s Mutual Fund portfolios, as well as selecting the team’s Unit Investment Trusts and Insurance products.
Lyn currently lives in South Sarasota with her husband, Bill. After juggling work and family for over 25 years, they have become empty-nesters, allowing Lyn to make client service her primary focus. Lyn makes frequent trips to the Northeast to visit her daughter, Ashley, in Connecticut and her other daughter, Kelsey, in Massachusetts. In her free time, Lyn enjoys snow skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking and yoga on the beach.
Securities Agent: SC, VA, NC, MD, FL, NV, HI, GA, CA, NJ, NH, TX, MA, ID, CT, WI, OH, NY, MI, PA, MN, KS, IL, AR, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 521820
NMLS#: 521820
About Jackie Rindner
Jackie is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate with an extensive background in the financial services industry. She began her career with Shearson, Loeb, Rhoades in Huntington, New York in the operations department. Over the years she had various roles including wire operator and assistant to the operations manager. In 2002, Jackie transitioned from operations to become a Client Service Associate with Smith Barney. In 2007, she moved to Florida and joined Merrill Lynch in Sarasota. Continuing to work with her clients, Jackie transitioned to Morgan Stanly in 2013 and joined The Bayfront Group.
With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Jackie's level of performance is second to none. She handles all administrative responsibilities efficiently, while still providing clients with personalized service. Jackie has extensive experience in all areas of client service, including website technical assistance.
As many from the great state of New York do, Jackie sought warmer weather in beautiful Florida. However, her love of the Empire State is still shown by her support of the New York Yankees. To say Jackie is a fan is an understatement. Not only does she track each game, but has attended the Yankee Women's Fantasy Camp at the spring training field in Tampa.
With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Jackie's level of performance is second to none. She handles all administrative responsibilities efficiently, while still providing clients with personalized service. Jackie has extensive experience in all areas of client service, including website technical assistance.
As many from the great state of New York do, Jackie sought warmer weather in beautiful Florida. However, her love of the Empire State is still shown by her support of the New York Yankees. To say Jackie is a fan is an understatement. Not only does she track each game, but has attended the Yankee Women's Fantasy Camp at the spring training field in Tampa.
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Justine Smale
Private Banker
About Justine Smale
Justine Smale is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Justine began her career in financial services in 1992, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, she spent 21 years at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America and held many positions including Wealth Management Banker, Premier Client Manager, and Branch Manager.
Justine is a graduate of Florida International University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Business Management, and
International Business with Magna Cum Laude distinction. She lives in Sarasota, Florida with her family.
Outside of the office, Justine donates her time volunteering for different organizations. She also enjoys being active, gardening, spending time outdoors, entertaining at home and spending time with family and friends.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Justine began her career in financial services in 1992, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, she spent 21 years at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America and held many positions including Wealth Management Banker, Premier Client Manager, and Branch Manager.
Justine is a graduate of Florida International University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Business Management, and
International Business with Magna Cum Laude distinction. She lives in Sarasota, Florida with her family.
Outside of the office, Justine donates her time volunteering for different organizations. She also enjoys being active, gardening, spending time outdoors, entertaining at home and spending time with family and friends.
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5When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
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