Ryan Hartung, CFA, M²SD

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Head of Strategic Growth at The Macro Institute

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.


Topics They Care 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).
Geopolitics & Markets
Analyzes the impact of major geopolitical events, such as U. S. actions in Venezuela and Supreme Court decisions on tariffs, on market performance.

Media Appearances

Ryan has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
2012 - 2016
B.A. Finance from Saint Anselm College

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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Ryan

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