Ralph Manna, AIF®
As Chief Compliance Officer for River Wealth Advisors, Ralph is responsible for managing the firm’s compliance program as well as overseeing investments and trading. Additionally, he develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and serves as the firm’s resident expert on industry-leading technology platforms. As Director of Operations, Ralph is focused on overseeing the firm’s operational functions, financials, and client reporting processes to ensure an exceptional customer and employee experience. He also serves on the firm’s Investment Committee.
Ralph joined River Wealth Advisors in April, 2019 from another Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), where he was employed for nearly 13 years in a similar role. Prior to that, he served as Chief Information Officer for The Financial Consulate and an Investment Specialist at Charles Schwab.
Ralph graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems. He is a former chair of the American Cancer Society’s Farm to Table Dinner committee as well as a member of the United Way of the Capital Region’s fund allocation panels. In his free time, Ralph enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, and spending time with family, friends, and his rescue dog, Wanda.
Get to Know Me Better
What do you enjoy most about your current job?
The collaborative environment of a growing small business.
What do you love most about being part of river wealth advisors?
Ownership that not only wants, but values, the input of staff.
What are your favorite hobbies?
Travel, cooking, hiking, and golf.
what is your favorite book?
Anything by David McCullough.
what was your first job?
I worked at Service Merchandise as a sales clerk.
what are your bucket list vacation spots?
New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.
What's the best advice you've ever received?
Pick your battles.
