Ryan Redfern

Decoding Market Patterns: A Data Nerd’s Quest for Smarter Investing

I’ve always been fascinated by the markets. In high school, I read the investment pages of a local newspaper during lunch break while my classmates goofed off. Sometimes analyzing stock patterns felt like goofing off to me because it was so enjoyable. But eventually I realized that not everyone shared my passion for numbers and charts, so I began looking for ways to put my love of analysis to good use.

I entered the financial world officially in 2003 as a licensed representative, but the 2008 financial crisis truly shaped my vision. Witnessing its devastating impact on unprepared investors, I realized that traditional investment approaches failed to protect people’s financial security. This pivotal moment ignited my curiosity to find a better way. I set out to study successful managers who had shielded their clients’ assets during the downturn, determined to uncover their strategies.

Joining the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM) was a turning point for me. I found like-minded managers who understood how to navigate both bull and bear markets effectively. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of collaborating with top active managers across the country as both a board member and President of NAAIM, advocating for innovative investment strategies that prioritize risk management.

When I founded Shadowridge in 2012, I started with a clear mission: to provide proactive, risk-aware money management to clients often overlooked by the financial industry. That vision has led the firm from a one-man operation to a dedicated network of financial professionals today. We’ve developed customized technology and dynamic strategies to better serve our clients, and we continue to grow nationwide.

My commitment to data-driven models and lifelong learning is reflected in my credentials as a Chartered Market Technician® (CMT®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®). I love to meticulously analyze market data, searching for patterns, trends, and potential risks that might impact our portfolios. And for me, it’s still fun and totally worthwhile! By leveraging analytical approaches, I strive to provide our clients with well-informed, adaptive investment strategies that prioritize risk management in various market conditions.

I’m always happy and eager to share my thinking and strategies (aka “nerd out on charts”) with anyone who is interested. If you would like to investigate how our approach could work for you, please contact us to set up a conversation. In the meantime, stay safe out there!

Ryan’s Top Strength (CliftonStrengths®): Analytical – “People exceptionally talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation.”