Ryan La Valle

Before assuming his role at ASM Capital, Ryan served as a Senior Portfolio Manager on Vinovest’s portfolio management team from 2021 to 2024 where he focused his efforts on UHNW client portfolios, structuring wine and whiskey portfolios for the institutional client channel, and launching a $30M closed-end whiskey fund. Prior to Vinovest, Ryan worked as a Sr. Associate in MetLife Investment Management‘s institutional client group from 2017 to 2021 and before that as a member of S&P Dow Jones’ sales strategy & client service teams. Ryan’s qualifications include the FINRA Series 7 (Registered Representative) & Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent) licenses. Ryan graduated with distinction, securing a bachelor’s degree in international relations & economics from Seton Hall University. He also successfully completed a masters of business administration program at Penn State University. Ryan has also received WSET Level 2 & Level 3 awards in wine & spirits / wine.