Ed is a graduate of Saint Norbert College and continued his education at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, receiving his Master’s Degree in Business Taxation (MBT) and the University of St. Thomas receiving his Masters of Arts (Catholic Studies). He successfully passed the exams to become licensed and certified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Ed became a partner in a local Twin Cities firm in 1980. In 1986, he founded Ryan, Hodgins & Associates CPAs, where he serves as managing shareholder and specializes in business tax consulting, estate and retirement planning.
While serving clients over the last thirty-five years, Ed has also served the community through volunteer work including Loaves and Fishes, Habitat for Humanity, Church Parish Trustee and Finance Council, Bible Quizzing Coach, and “Ask a CPA” Volunteer. He also participates in public speaking events relating to tax and financial planning.
Ed is originally from Chicago, Illinois. He and his wife, Mary reside in Minnetrista, Minnesota and their ten wonderful children are all on their own. His interests include; golf, tennis, and scripture study. He and his family are parishioners at St. Boniface.
