Welcome to Alchemy Wealth Management

Putting your money to work so you don’t have to

Mission Statement

Most people have a bucket list of experiences they will never partake in and memories they will never create. Primarily, they lack the time and the financial means to do so. At Alchemy Wealth Management, we help people manage their finances and achieve financial independence to free up the time and money necessary to focus on what truly matters to them.

Best of Sierra Nevada – Gold Winner

Voted Best Wealth Management Firm in the Sierra Nevada Region

Alchemy Wealth Management is proud to be named the Gold Medal Winner for Best Wealth Management Firm in the 2024 Best of Sierra Nevada awards. This recognition, following a Silver award in 2023, reflects our consistent commitment to providing thoughtful, high-quality financial planning to individuals and families across northern Nevada. We’re grateful to the community for their continued trust and look forward to helping more clients achieve long-term financial clarity and confidence.

Quality Business Awards – #1 Financial Planner in Reno

Recognized as Reno’s Top-Rated Financial Planner

In 2024, Alchemy Wealth Management was awarded the title of #1 Best Rated Financial Planner in Reno by the Quality Business Awards. This distinction is given to firms that demonstrate exceptional customer satisfaction, strong reputation, and consistent service excellence. We’re honored by this recognition and remain focused on delivering personalized, transparent advice that supports each client’s long-term financial goals.

Best of Reno Community’s Choice Awards – Finalist

Named a Finalist Among Reno’s Leading Financial Planning Firms

We’re honored to be selected as a 2025 finalist in the Best of Reno Community’s Choice Awards. Being nominated and voted into the top tier by members of our own community is a reflection of the trust and support we’ve earned through years of client-focused service. This recognition reinforces our mission to guide clients with clarity, care, and long-term perspective in every stage of their financial lives.

ABOUT ALCHEMY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Financial services consistently rank last in consumer trust amongst its peers. Alchemy Wealth Management provides an opportunity for our clients to work with a firm they can trust. We accomplish this by remaining fee-only, fully independent, and we choose always to operate as a fiduciary for our clients.

At Alchemy Wealth Management we understand the unique financial needs that you have when it comes to managing your finances. We know you understand, more than most, the necessity and value of specialization, and it is for that reason we, at Alchemy Wealth Management, have chosen to focus on serving you.

MEET OUR FOUNDER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Ryan Nelson

Owner, Chief Financial Planner
(775) 380-0080
Alchemy@AlchemyWealth.com

Ryan Nelson is the Owner and Chief Financial Planner at Alchemy Wealth Management, an independent, fee-only fiduciary firm based in Northern Nevada. With a background in mechanical engineering and an MBA in financial investments, Ryan brings a rare blend of analytical rigor and personal connection to his financial planning work. He founded Alchemy to provide truly personalized, retirement-focused advice rooted in transparency, education, and long-term strategy.

Before launching Alchemy, Ryan began his career at one of the nation’s largest broker-dealers. His experience there sparked a commitment to building a firm that puts clients’ interests first—always. In 2024, Alchemy Wealth Management was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Wealth Management Firm in the Reno-Tahoe-Carson region, reflecting its reputation for excellence, client trust, and values-driven service.

Ryan is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Your Fiscal Physical: 7 Keys to Becoming Financially Fit and host of The Fiscal Physical Podcast. Through both, he aims to make financial literacy more approachable and actionable for individuals and families preparing for retirement.

Ryan lives in Reno with his fiancée, Katie, and their Labrador/Border Collie mix, Nova. He is a multi-time Ironman finisher and an avid competitor in endurance races, board games, and backyard cornhole. A lifelong Green Bay Packers fan, Ryan and Katie attend multiple games each year. They are currently planning a destination wedding in Mexico for March 2026 and enjoy traveling, dancing, and spending time outdoors.

Deeply committed to his community, Ryan has served as President of the Board for the Northern Nevada RAVE Family Foundation, where he supported families with children with disabilities. He is also a founding member and past President of Battle Born Business Networking and has held leadership roles with the Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network and the Northern Nevada Math Club.

His professional and community efforts have earned widespread recognition, including the “Twenty Under 40” award and graduation from the Leadership Reno-Sparks Class of 2021. Ryan remains committed to serving clients and community alike with the same core values that guide his firm: accountability, continual improvement, gratitude, transparency, and resilience.

Q&A with our Founder

Dog or Cat Person?

Dog person. My Lab/Border Collie mix, Nova, is spoiled rotten.

Favorite Team?

The Green Bay Packers. Go Pack Go!

Favorite Music?

I prefer podcasts over music any day of the week. I am fanatical about continuous improvement and love learning new things.

Favorite Food?

I would eat Pizza multiple days a week if I could (who am I kidding, I usually do). Ham and Jalapeño are my go-to toppings.

Favorite Exercise?

I love running biking and swimming. Making Ironman races one of my favorite past times.

Favorite Family Time?

I love playing board games. I find that Settlers of Catan is just the right amount of skill and luck, and who doesn't love trading?

Where Can You Be Found At The Party?

Probably out in the back playing Cornhole (Bags) I love the competition of yard games.

Favorite Happy Hour Order?

My current drink of choice is a Hazy IPA. Mind Haze from Firestone Walker is particularly tasty.

MEET The Team

Grant O’Bryan

Client Service Associate
(775) 380-0080
Grant@AlchemyWealth.com

Grant is the Client Service Associate at Alchemy Wealth Management, responsible for delivering a smooth, detail-driven experience for every client. From onboarding new households to supporting ongoing planning and account maintenance, Grant ensures that each step is executed with care, precision, and follow-through.

Before joining Alchemy Wealth Management, Grant served as a U.S. Army Officer in a variety of leadership roles. That experience shaped his calm, disciplined approach to problem-solving and his deep commitment to doing things the right way. While stationed at Fort Riley, he earned a Master of Science in Financial Planning from Kansas State University and is currently studying for the CFA designation to further deepen his investment knowledge.Clients appreciate Grant’s thoughtfulness, responsiveness, and commitment to getting the details right. He takes pride in being a trusted, reliable partner behind the scenes, freeing clients to focus on what matters most.

Outside of work, Grant and his wife, Elizabeth, enjoy outdoor recreation, board games, and cheering for their alma mater, Clemson University (Go Tigers!). He is currently training for his first marathon.

Why Clients Hire Us

Not everyone needs a financial advisor, but everyone needs to manage their finances. They can choose to do it themselves or outsource to a financial advisor.

Clients typically hire Alchemy Wealth Management when they don’t have the 1) Time, 2) Desire, or 3) Knowledge to manage their finances.

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