Ryan P Williams

I was born and raised in nearby Autryville, N.C. and always had a love for learning. I had a particular interest in science and mathematics, which eventually pulled me into the field of pharmacy. In 2007, I graduated magna cum laude from Campbell University with a doctorate degree in pharmacy.

During my early years of working in a retail pharmacy setting, I noticed that I had a knack for listening to my patients' needs. This allowed me to grow closer to them and better understand their various situations. It also aided me in better serving them because most patients would freely share information once they realized how much I wanted to help.

In early 2010, I was presented with the opportunity to take over ownership of an independently operated pharmacy in the town of Angier, N.C. This allowed me to spend even more time with my patients and helped me build relationships that last to this day. Business ownership also introduced me to finance on a larger scale. It was during this time that I realized just how much impact good financial advice can have on someone's life, and I started learning everything that I could about investing.

Fast forwarding to 2016, I sold my business to a larger chain pharmacy and began working for them as the pharmacy manager. I still loved the job, but slowly began to realize just how much I missed the one-on-one interactions that I used to have with patients. After some soul-searching (and internet searching), I came to the conclusion that sitting down face to face with people and helping them work through problems was my calling.

While looking for an opportunity to work in this manner, I came across Edward Jones and was shocked to realize just how much the firm's values mirrored my own. Now, as an Edward Jones financial advisor, I'm given the freedom to spend all the time I need with each of my clients to help them reach their financial goals.