The Dowling Group names Ryan as managing partner

The Dowling Group, a Greenwich-based financial advisory firm, has hired W. Joseph Ryan as managing partner and chief investment officer.

Prior to joining The Dowling Group, Ryan was founder and CEO of WJR Financial LLC, a registered investment adviser based in Southport. He was previously a senior vice president with Mutual of America. He graduated from Babson College, majoring in entrepreneurial studies with a focus on finance and investment management, and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant designation from The American College.