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Ryan Swain

Investment adviser representative at Big Sky Wealth Advisors in Great Falls, MT

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Ryan Swain is an investment adviser representative at Big Sky Wealth Advisors, LLC, an investment adviser managing $135M, and works from its Great Falls, MT office. Ryan Swain has been registered through Big Sky Wealth Advisors since 15 July 2024, has 3 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the SIE, Series 7TO, Series 63 and Series 66.

3
Years in industry
2
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Ryan Swain has been an investment adviser representative at Big Sky Wealth Advisors since July 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Ryan Swain holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Montana State University.

Big Sky Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Great Falls, MT firm with $135M under management, 207 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its June 2026 filing.

Ryan Swain is Junior Advisor of Big Sky Wealth Advisors. He entered financial services through insurance, underwriting international shipping and customs insurance, then selling property and casualty insurance with Allstate. After a few years consulting financial advisors as an annuity and life insurance specialist, he moved to Big Sky Wealth Advisors to work directly with clients.

  1. – present · 2 years
    Great Falls, MT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 321272

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Ryan Swain is registered as an investment adviser representative in Montana, since July 2024.

  • MontanaSince 15 July 2024

Examinations

Series 669 April 2024
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 6323 August 2022
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 7TO8 August 2022
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
SIE2 February 2022
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Key facts

Full name
Ryan James Swain
CRD
7515045
Firm
Big Sky Wealth Advisors · CRD 321272
Office
812 14TH STREET N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2023
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Ryan Swain work?

Ryan Swain is an investment adviser representative registered through Big Sky Wealth Advisors, LLC since July 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Ryan Swain a financial advisor?

Yes. Ryan Swain has a current investment-adviser registration in Montana, through Big Sky Wealth Advisors since July 2024.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Ryan Swain have?

Ryan Swain has 3 years in the financial industry, since January 2023, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Ryan Swain passed?

Ryan Swain has passed 4 licensing exams: the SIE, Series 7TO, Series 63 and Series 66. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in February 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Ryan Swain based?

Ryan Swain’s registered office is in Great Falls, MT.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Ryan Swain registered with FINRA?

No. Ryan Swain has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Ryan Swain’s record?

Search CRD 7515045 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ryan Swain’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Big Sky Wealth Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7515045, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Big Sky Wealth Advisors, LLC, filed 10 June 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. Big Sky Wealth Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.