C. Ryan Hastings
CPA, CVA, CEPA
Principal

Ryan Hastings is a Principal at Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Frostburg State University, with minors in Business Administration and Economics.

With over two decades of public accounting experience, clients look to Ryan to provide insight and assist them with all aspects of their tax and advisory needs, including tax planning and preparation, management advisory consulting and review of business plans and financial projections.

Ryan is an essential member of the BSSF Family-Owned and Closely Held Business Practice. Since becoming a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) in 2004, Ryan has conducted numerous valuations of closely-held businesses across many different industries. Additionally, as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Ryan helps his family-owned and closely held business clients with transition strategies, succession and exit planning, business valuations, strategic planning and more.

Association Membership

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
  • National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)
  • Exit Planning Institute (EPI)

Awards & Honors

  • Who’s FSU, Frostburg State University Business Department (2008)
  • Central Penn Business Journal Forty Under 40 – Honoree (2007)
  • S. Edward Murphy Award – First Year Jaycee of the Year (2001)
  • C. William Brownfield Award – Hanover Area Jaycees (2001)

Community Involvement

  • Eichelberger Performing Arts Center – Current Board Member, Secretary, Past President, Past Treasurer
  • York County Children’s Advocacy Center – Past President, Past Treasurer
  • Leadership York – Graduate (2007)
  • Hanover Area Jaycees – Past Treasurer

Focuses

Industry Specialties