Ryan Ruggaard talks investing in investing from childhood, navigating the Chicago investment scene, and taking over the family business

In this episode, we talk with Ryan Ruggaard, Director of Research at Ruggaard & Associates. Ryan has a fascinating background that has taken him from Hudson, to SW Ohio, and to Chicago with many trips and stops along the way. While Ryan is lives in Chicago, he maintains strong personal and professional connections to Cleveland. He has a wide range of hobbies and experiences and he shares some of the best ones in today's conversation. Connect with Ryan here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanruggaard/Host Matt McLaughlin, CFA, CAIA, is a Portfolio Specialist at Diamond Hill Capital Management. He currently serves as Programing Director for the CFA Society of Cleveland. He is a transplant to Cleveland and has grown to love the city in his relatively short time here. Connect with Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmclaughlincfa/