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Awards & Recognition

Alchemy is recognized as the Best Wealth Management Firm in the Sierra Nevada region, earning the Gold Medal in 2024 and the Silver in 2023 from the Best of Sierra Nevada Awards. Ryan was also named #1 Best Rated Financial Planner in Reno by the 2024 Quality Business Awards, and is a 2025 finalist in the Best of Reno Community’s Choice Awards.

Meet Our Founder and Chief Financial Advisor

Ryan Nelson, MBA

Founder & Chief Financial Planner | Alchemy Wealth Management

Ryan Nelson is the Founder and Chief Financial Planner of Alchemy Wealth Management, an independent, fee-only fiduciary firm based in Reno, Nevada. With a unique background in mechanical engineering paired with an MBA focused on financial investments, Ryan blends analytical precision with a deeply personal approach to wealth management.

A Northern Nevada native, Ryan built his career helping individuals and businesses craft long-term, values-driven financial strategies. After years at one of the country’s largest broker-dealers, he launched Alchemy Wealth Management to provide transparent, personalized planning that always puts clients’ interests first. Today, Alchemy is recognized as the Best Wealth Management Firm in the Sierra Nevada region, earning the Gold Medal in 2024 and the Silver in 2023 from the Best of Sierra Nevada Awards. Ryan was also named #1 Best Rated Financial Planner in Reno by the 2024 Quality Business Awards, and is a 2025 finalist in the Best of Reno Community’s Choice Awards.

Ryan is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Your Fiscal Physical: 7 Keys to Becoming Financially Fit, and host of The Fiscal Physical Podcast, through which he makes financial literacy practical and approachable. His work focuses on helping clients achieve true financial independence so they have the time and resources to pursue what matters most.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Financial Investments, both from the University of Nevada, Reno. Ryan is also securities licensed. Throughout his career he’s received multiple recognitions, including the “Twenty Under 40” award for professional and philanthropic contributions, the Ted Jones Entrepreneurial Achievement Award, and Edward Jones’ Eagle Award for excellence in client service.

15+ years financial services experience
Founder of Alchemy Wealth Management
500+ families helped
Revolutionary wellness methodology
Stress-free retirement specialist
Author of "Your Fiscal Physical"
15+ Years in Wealth Management
$500M+ in Assets Under Management

Ryan Nelson developed the revolutionary "Fiscal Physical" methodology after witnessing countless clients suffer from financial stress-related health issues. His unique approach addresses both wealth and wellness, helping affluent families achieve not just financial security, but true peace of mind and improved physical health.

Deeply committed to his community, Ryan is a past President of the Northern Nevada RAVE Family Foundation Board, which provides respite care to families of children with disabilities, a founding member and Past President of Battle Born Business Networking, and a graduate of the Leadership Reno-Sparks program. He has also served on the boards of the Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network, Northern Nevada Math Club, and as an advisor to the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada.

Outside of work, Ryan is a multi-time Ironman finisher and passionate competitor in endurance sports, cornhole, and board games. He lives in Reno with his fiancée Katie and their dog Nova. A lifelong Green Bay Packers fan, Ryan regularly travels to attend games, and is currently planning a destination wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for March 2026. He loves exploring the outdoors, golfing, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Above all, Ryan’s philosophy is simple: do what is right for the client, every time, as if they were sitting in the room with you. This guiding principle has shaped Alchemy Wealth Management into a firm known for trust, transparency, and helping clients turn their hard work into the freedom to enjoy life’s best moments.

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