BFS TEAM
Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who are licensed and credentialed in their fields of expertise. We are all committed to ethics and integrity. We provide you with objective recommendations and impartial guidance so you can strategically reach your financial goals.
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Dr. Ryan Peckham
ButtonDr. Ryan Peckham is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with over 15 years of financial services experience. He established Rydar Equities, Inc. in 2009 with the primary goal of helping families and business owners achieve their financial goals through improved investing strategies. Dr. Peckham established an RIA because it allows for a closer one-on-one fiduciary relationship, and in most cases, is a fiscally better choice for clients.
Dr. Peckham finished his Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, England in 2018 where he concentrated on Behavioral Finance. Behavioral Finance is the study of how psychology can impact the behavior of investors. Specifically, Dr. Peckham researched how critical incidents in investors past continue to impact their investment decision making. These skills allow him to not only act as a trusted advisor to investors but also as a guide through the emotional ups and downs of investing.
Dr. Peckham is also an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas – Permian Basin and has taught finance courses at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth and Syracuse University.
In addition, he holds a MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas with concentrations in finance and management and a Bachelors of Engineering from Texas A&M University. He resides in Midland, Texas with his wife, Cheryl and their two daughters, Hannah and Zoe. In his free time he likes to exercise, travel, and spend time with his girls.
Antonia M. Buban, CFP®
Antonia M. Buban founded BUBAN FINANCIAL SERVICES in 2003, after a decade of experience in financial services. She has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER since 2006 and certified in private capital markets since 2012. She and her team of professional partners develop and execute specific financial strategies for BFS clients in the areas of wealth management and capital gains strategies, estate planning and trust services, as well as retirement income strategies and business succession planning.
Antonia lives in the great state of Texas and enjoys rural life in North Texas. There she enjoys life on the ranch with her family, neighbors and four-legged friends. After all these years, she is still absolutely passionate about helping her clients solve their most important financial concerns.
Professional Partners
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Dr. Ryan Peckham
ButtonDr. Ryan Peckham is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with over 15 years of financial services experience. He established Rydar Equities, Inc. in 2009 with the primary goal of helping families and business owners achieve their financial goals through improved investing strategies. Dr. Peckham established an RIA because it allows for a closer one-on-one fiduciary relationship, and in most cases, is a fiscally better choice for clients.
Dr. Peckham finished his Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, England in 2018 where he concentrated on Behavioral Finance. Behavioral Finance is the study of how psychology can impact the behavior of investors. Specifically, Dr. Peckham researched how critical incidents in investors past continue to impact their investment decision making. These skills allow him to not only act as a trusted advisor to investors but also as a guide through the emotional ups and downs of investing.
Dr. Peckham is also an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas – Permian Basin and has taught finance courses at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth and Syracuse University.
In addition, he holds a MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas with concentrations in finance and management and a Bachelors of Engineering from Texas A&M University. He resides in Midland, Texas with his wife, Cheryl and their two daughters, Hannah and Zoe. In his free time he likes to exercise, travel, and spend time with his girls.
Ryan Peckham, RIA, DBA
Dr. Ryan Peckham is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with over 15 years of financial services experience. He established Rydar Equities, Inc. in 2009 with the primary goal of helping families and business owners achieve their financial goals through improved investing strategies. Dr. Peckham established an RIA because it allows for a closer one-on-one fiduciary relationship, and in most cases, is a fiscally better choice for clients. Dr. Peckham finished his Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, England in 2018 where he concentrated on Behavioral Finance. Behavioral Finance is the study of how psychology can impact the behavior of investors.
Specifically, Dr. Peckham researched how critical incidents in investors past continue to impact their investment decision making. These skills allow him to not only act as a trusted advisor to investors but also as a guide through the emotional ups and downs of investing. Dr. Peckham is also a Professor of Finance at Texas Christian University (TCU) and has taught courses at The University of Texas - Permian Basin and Syracuse University. In addition, he holds a MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas with concentrations in finance and management and a Bachelors of Engineering from Texas A&M University.
He resides in Midland, Texas with his wife, Cheryl and their two daughters, Hannah and Zoe. In his free time, he likes to exercise, travel, and spend time with his girls.
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Dr. Ryan Peckham
ButtonDr. Ryan Peckham is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with over 15 years of financial services experience. He established Rydar Equities, Inc. in 2009 with the primary goal of helping families and business owners achieve their financial goals through improved investing strategies. Dr. Peckham established an RIA because it allows for a closer one-on-one fiduciary relationship, and in most cases, is a fiscally better choice for clients.
Dr. Peckham finished his Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, England in 2018 where he concentrated on Behavioral Finance. Behavioral Finance is the study of how psychology can impact the behavior of investors. Specifically, Dr. Peckham researched how critical incidents in investors past continue to impact their investment decision making. These skills allow him to not only act as a trusted advisor to investors but also as a guide through the emotional ups and downs of investing.
Dr. Peckham is also an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas – Permian Basin and has taught finance courses at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth and Syracuse University.
In addition, he holds a MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas with concentrations in finance and management and a Bachelors of Engineering from Texas A&M University. He resides in Midland, Texas with his wife, Cheryl and their two daughters, Hannah and Zoe. In his free time he likes to exercise, travel, and spend time with his girls.
David Ellis, Trustee
David is President & CEO of Engineered Capital Gains Solutions, Inc and has been serving his clients in the financial services industry since the early 90's. David has expanded his business model to include estate and tax planning for his high-net-worth clients, including providing products and services to Financial Professionals through a partnership with the "Estate Planning Team". David’s role as Trustee allows him to utilize his financial background and team to help BFS clients understand their options and maximize their estate planning needs.
David is passionate about helping his neighbors and his community and regularly participates in events to better his community. His business sponsors Forever Found - an organization that rescues people from sex trafficking and helps victims rebuild their life. David and his wife have been married for over 30 years with 7 children: 3 biological children, and 4 children through fostering that turned into adoption. They enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, and boating in their free time.
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Dr. Ryan Peckham
ButtonDr. Ryan Peckham is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with over 15 years of financial services experience. He established Rydar Equities, Inc. in 2009 with the primary goal of helping families and business owners achieve their financial goals through improved investing strategies. Dr. Peckham established an RIA because it allows for a closer one-on-one fiduciary relationship, and in most cases, is a fiscally better choice for clients.
Dr. Peckham finished his Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, England in 2018 where he concentrated on Behavioral Finance. Behavioral Finance is the study of how psychology can impact the behavior of investors. Specifically, Dr. Peckham researched how critical incidents in investors past continue to impact their investment decision making. These skills allow him to not only act as a trusted advisor to investors but also as a guide through the emotional ups and downs of investing.
Dr. Peckham is also an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas – Permian Basin and has taught finance courses at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth and Syracuse University.
In addition, he holds a MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas with concentrations in finance and management and a Bachelors of Engineering from Texas A&M University. He resides in Midland, Texas with his wife, Cheryl and their two daughters, Hannah and Zoe. In his free time he likes to exercise, travel, and spend time with his girls.
Quinn Ellis, Trustee
Quinn is the co-trustee for
Engineered Capital Gains Solutions and has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. In this role, Quinn helps oversee hundreds of ECGS professional partners educating them on how to defer capital gains tax on any highly appreciated asset for their business owner and high net worth clients. Understanding that many of our industries are changing, Quinn works closely with BFS and our CFPs, CPAs, RIAs, business brokers, commercial real estate brokers, and legal professionals to help us all bring more value to our clients. Working with Quinn allows BFS clients to have a thorough understanding of how the DST works and how it may apply them.
Outside of work, Quinn enjoys a healthy and active lifestyle. A Southern California native, he loves nothing more than scenic hikes through the hills with his lady and huskies. His life revolves around family and friends, and when he is not in the office or outdoors, you can find him surrounded by good company and watching Chargers and Lakers games.
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Dr. Ryan Peckham
ButtonDr. Ryan Peckham is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with over 15 years of financial services experience. He established Rydar Equities, Inc. in 2009 with the primary goal of helping families and business owners achieve their financial goals through improved investing strategies. Dr. Peckham established an RIA because it allows for a closer one-on-one fiduciary relationship, and in most cases, is a fiscally better choice for clients.
Dr. Peckham finished his Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, England in 2018 where he concentrated on Behavioral Finance. Behavioral Finance is the study of how psychology can impact the behavior of investors. Specifically, Dr. Peckham researched how critical incidents in investors past continue to impact their investment decision making. These skills allow him to not only act as a trusted advisor to investors but also as a guide through the emotional ups and downs of investing.
Dr. Peckham is also an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas – Permian Basin and has taught finance courses at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth and Syracuse University.
In addition, he holds a MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas with concentrations in finance and management and a Bachelors of Engineering from Texas A&M University. He resides in Midland, Texas with his wife, Cheryl and their two daughters, Hannah and Zoe. In his free time he likes to exercise, travel, and spend time with his girls.
Michael Buban, Director of Business Development
Michael Buban is the Director of Business Development at BUBAN FINANCIAL SERVICES. He is a successful Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist with over 25 years of success co-founding companies and growing them to consistently exceed revenue projections and generate strong returns for investors. He works with companies to help them solve critical business challenges. Michael recognizes growth opportunities for BFS by developing new and existing client relationships. His experience and understanding of successful business strategies are keys in helping BFS clients who are business owners in need of succession planning.
Michael resides in Dallas, Texas where he offices and manages his business interests. He spends his free time enjoying his family and friends. He loves to travel when time permits.
Notice:
All professional partners featured above are not employees of
BUBAN FINANCIAL SERVICES. Our Professional Partners collaborate with BFS to help provide our clients with solutions to their most important financial concerns. We are all dedicated to serving you with ethics and integrity.
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