Ryan C. Surprenant is a Sales Executive at Aite Group, LLC. He is currently in charge of the firm's business development efforts in the northeast region of the United States along with Canada. His experience in the financial industry revolves around his work with some of the largest retail broker/dealer networks in the United States.

Prior to joining Aite Group, Mr. Surprenant was a Regional Sales Consultant within the Financial Institution Division of Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. He was part of the team responsible for the funds distribution and client management of one of the largest regions in Columbia's distribution channel. During his tenure with Columbia, Mr. Surprenant helped the organization secure business with some of the leading broker/dealers in the northeast.

Prior to that, Mr. Surprenant worked as a Financial Services Professional for New York Life Insurance Company. There, he focused on the financial needs of high net worth individuals and small businesses through the use of various investment, funding, and insurance instruments within a comprehensive planning process.

Mr. Surprenant received his MBA and BS from University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, with focuses on Marketing and Business Information Systems, respectively.

Mr. Surprenant has also held securities licenses including Series 6, 7, 63 & 65.