Christopher Ryon has been Director of City Different Holdings since January 2021, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm. Christopher Ryon holds an MBA from Drexel University and a BS in Accounting from Villanova University.
City Different Holdings LP is a Santa Fe, NM firm with $244M under management, 105 clients and 9 advisers across 5 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Chris Ryon is Portfolio Manager of City Different Investments. Ryon began a career as a healthcare consultant for an accounting firm before joining Vanguard as a muni healthcare/high yield analyst. Ryon's professional roles also include Thornburg Investment Management and Laventhol & Horwath.
- City Different InvestmentsCurrent– present · 5 yearsSanta Fe, NM · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 310982
Professional designations
Listed by City Different Holdings
- Chartered Financial Analyst
Investment adviser representative registrations
Christopher Ryon is registered as an investment adviser representative in New Mexico, since February 2021.
- New MexicoSince 9 February 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 12 May 2011 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 7 May 2010 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Christopher Michael Ryon
- CRD
- 1566540
- Firm
- City Different Holdings · CRD 310982
- Role
- Director
- Office
- 925 PASEO DE PERALTA, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2011
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- citydifferentinvestments.com
Where does Christopher Ryon work?
Christopher Ryon has been Director of City Different Holdings LP since January 2021.
Is Christopher Ryon a financial advisor?
Yes. Christopher Ryon has a current investment-adviser registration in New Mexico, through City Different Holdings since February 2021.
How many years of experience does Christopher Ryon have?
Christopher Ryon has 15 years in the financial industry, since June 2011, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Christopher Ryon passed?
Christopher Ryon has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 2010. FINRA credited Christopher Ryon with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Christopher Ryon based?
Christopher Ryon’s registered office is in Santa Fe, NM.
Is Christopher Ryon registered with FINRA?
No. Christopher Ryon has no current broker registration.
Is Christopher Ryon a CFA charterholder?
City Different Holdings lists Christopher Ryon with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Source: Chris Ryon, CFA biography, citydifferentinvestments.com
How can I verify Christopher Ryon’s record?
Search CRD 1566540 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Christopher Ryon’s full registration record.