“Everyone secretly wants to talk about money, in a way that is honest, engaging and non-judgmental.”

Colin Ryan:
Humorous Financial & Mental Health Speaker

For more than a decade, Colin Ryan has put the heartfelt, the human, and the funny into financial advice.

Colin is one of America’s top financial motivational speakers for universities and colleges. | INFO

He also trains financial professionals in client money psychology and communication techniques that earn genuine trust. | INFO

WATCH COLIN SPEAK

Colin delivers engaging talks that spark results—whether that’s financial education or client trust.

Colin Ryan has been named…

One of the Top 10 financial speakers in the USA

A Moth-Grandslam Winning Storyteller

and is Trusted by 350+ Companies and Universities

See Colin on Stage

In-demand Speaker on Client Trust & Money Psychology (Highlight Video)

Features footage from:

Department of Human Services Statewide Training Keynote at Oklahoma City Convention Center, OK.

FFA Annual Meeting Keynote at Banker’s Field Stadium, IN. And more.

Humorous Motivational Speaker on Financial Success (Highlight Video)

Features footage from:

Colin’s early career, presenting at high school assemblies…

To his current work, speaking at over 350 universities in all 50 states.

DISCUSS YOUR EVENT WITH COLIN

Some of Colin’s past clients:

  • “Colin’s presentation was one of the best we’ve had—warm, engaging, and truly valuable. He gave us tools to help clients move beyond ‘fight or flight’ and tackle financial challenges with clarity. That’s a rare gift, and we left inspired to bring that same impact to our work.”

    Stuart K. | Managing Director, Kinnect Advisors

  • “Engaging, enlightening, and refreshingly authentic, this session was one of the best sales presentations we’ve had. It was uplifting, thought-provoking, and offered powerful insights on building trust and having real money conversations with our clients, without losing our humanity. Highly-recommended!”

    Mark G. | Wealth Advisor Program Manager, Financial Commonwealth Bank

  • "Colin’s style of speaking is very engaging and interesting – lots of great humor and stories. I loved how much I could relate to Colin’s perspective. It felt like a motivational talk without trying: not preachy at all and really memorable. Our team was inspired and new ideas are already flowing!"

    Rae G. | Director of Events, Simple

  • Phenomenal session! Colin’s energy and humor are contagious and one can easily see why he is so in demand as a speaker & trainer. He delivered awesome case studies, and we loved that his content was specific, clear and concise, with tangible, easy-to-apply steps for our people.

    Monica F. | PR Director, Classy

  • "Our attendees scored Colin as one of their favorite speakers at our Annual Convention. I attribute that to Colin’s approachability, his ability to engage our large audience, and his courage in telling his own authentic story. Colin’s speech helped people see exactly how they can connect and gain common ground with the people we serve, building the kind of relationships that last a lifetime."

    Jennifer Esser | Director of Education, Wisconsin Credit Union League

  • In our first seminar since Colin’s training, our new personal stories and stronger visuals created a much more relaxed atmosphere. We not only got more follow-up requests than we’d expected, but the audience clapped at the end, which I’d not seen happen before.

    Annie M. | Mortgage Loan Officer, New England Federal Credit Union

Top 2 Requested Keynotes that Audiences Love

  • THE HUMAN SIDE OF MONEY: YOUR IMPERFECT PATH TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS

    Perfect for audiences of all ages (students, adults, professionals and parents)

    Welcome to the overlooked tools that powerfully support your financial goals. Managing money isn't about perfection; it's about starting small. And courage and community are resources to help you navigate your financial journey. In this genuine and humorous keynote, financial speaker Colin Ryan takes you on a unique journey to discover your own practical, powerful approach to financial success. Your path almost certainly won't be perfect, and that's exactly why it can work. Through audience participation, storytelling, and a genuine message of hope, you'll laugh, learn, and leave feeling motivated to achieve the success you envision on your terms.

    ☆ Engages and entertains large audiences

    ☆ Increases program awareness and participation

    ☆ Creates “light-bulb moments’ and meaningful behavior change

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  • TRUST OVER TRANSACTIONS: MONEY MINDSETS THAT HUMANIZE FINANCIAL ADVICE

    Perfect for financial professionals (advisors, bankers, educators, counselors & collection professionals)

    Build deep trust by moving beyond numbers and truly understanding your clients' money mindsets, emotions, and past experiences. Through powerful case studies from Colin's work as a financial speaker, you'll learn to use storytelling, active listening, and personalized communication strategies to create genuine connection and open dialogue. Win clients by being yourself, engaging both partners in a couple or household in financial conversations, creating space for sensitive discussions, and using a client-as-hero approach—where clients recognize their strengths and drive their own financial story—that turns financial planning into a collaborative, human-centered experience.

    ☆ Equip financial pros with trust-building skills

    ☆ Increase retention, referrals, and client meetings

    ☆ Be the professional that clients are eager to talk to

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See if Colin is a fit for your next event or training.

Book a call with Colin to talk about the goals you have for your audience and get recommendations.

ABOUT COLIN RYAN

Colin Ryan is a Certified Professional Financial Counselor, a nationally-recognized speaker, and an author who partners with colleges, companies and financial institutions to help their audiences master their money, dig out of debt, and get financially prepared.

A photo of Colin Ryan wearing a gray blazer.

“Personal finance is the class few of us take but all of us need.”