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Ryan Hartung, CFA, M²SD

Questioner · DISC type c
Head of Strategic Growth at The Macro Institute
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ryan is the Head of Strategic Growth at The Macro Institute, specializing in macroeconomic analysis and investment strategy. He holds both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Macro Specialist Designation (M²SD) charters and is currently an MBA candidate at the prestigious University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Beyond his professional pursuits in finance, Ryan was a committed student-athlete, playing Division II basketball for Saint Anselm College where he also served as a team captain. His personal interests include listening to music and reading, which he enjoyed during his undergraduate years.

Unique fact: Ryan successfully balanced the demands of being a collegiate basketball team captain while earning his B. A. in Finance.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategic Growth
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Ryan shows up

Value Seeker
Systematic
Not Easily Convinced

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Priorities

Topics Ryan cares about

Macroeconomic Forecasting
Regularly analyzes and shares insights on key economic indicators like ISM Manufacturing and Services Indexes to forecast economic activity, as seen in his recent posts.
Central Bank Policy
He closely follows and comments on the stimulus actions and interest rate decisions of major central banks like the European Central Bank (ECB).
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Head of Strategic Growth
The Macro Institute
1-2024 - 6-2025
Research & Marketing Analyst
The Macro Institute
5-2021 - 1-2024
Research Analyst
The Macro Institute
1-2019 - 5-2021
Portfolio Implementation Associate
Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors
5-2016 - 1-2019
Fund Implementation Specialist
NextShares Solutions LLC
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
2012 - 2016
B.A. Finance
Saint Anselm College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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