Qualifications

Senior Vice President-Investments
Financial Advisor
ryankelly@investdavenport.com
Ryan joined Davenport in May 2025 bringing more than 22 years of experience in financial planning and investment management. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation and the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation. Ryan is Series 7, 63 and 65 registered with FINRA. He is licensed to offer insurance and annuity products.
Ryan earned a BS in Business Administration, Finance and Banking, from Appalachian State University. Active in the community, he is the president and head coach of the SoDu youth baseball club and is a member of First Baptist Church of Durham. He and his wife Gretchen reside in Durham with their two children, Hudson and Nora.

Financial Advisor
npry@investdavenport.com
Nik joined Davenport in May 2025 as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, he was a financial advisor with a local financial firm and, before becoming an advisor, was a branch office administrator. He is Series 7 and 66 registered with FINRA.
Nik graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BBA in Business Administration and Management. While at UNC, he was a Division I pitcher for the Tar Heels’ baseball team and participated in community outreach programs including Athletes in Action/Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Carolina Leadership Academy. He and his wife, Alexis enjoy spending time with their young son.

Registered Client Service Associate
mczysz@investdavenport.com
Mary joined Davenport in May 2025 with the Kelly Wealth Management Group. Prior to joining the firm, Mary was a Senior Branch Office Administrator for 15 years. She has more than 35 years of experience in the financial industry beginning with Scott & Stringfellow in 1988 and now has come full circle by joining a Richmond-based firm. She has a degree in English from St. Andrew’s University. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, gardening, cooking and traveling. Mary and her husband Mike have two grown sons, Charles and John.

Client Service Associate
kmeister@investdavenport.com
Kristan joined Davenport in May 2025 along with Ryan, Nik and Mary. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Branch Office Administrator for two years. Kristan has more than 16 years of experience in the retail industry including working as Store Manager for high-end retailer, Coach. She utilizes her experience from working in the retail industry to provide operational and administrative services to the team. She earned BA degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Spanish from Appalachian State University.