Ryan Bannister, CPA

Helping content creators build wealth with clarity, not complexity.

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1Up Financial Advisors Ryan Bannister, CPA

Raleigh, NC

Serving Clients Nationwide

Helping content creators build wealth with clarity, not complexity.

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Areas of Focus

Family and Money
Financial Life Planning
Owning a Business
Real Estate Investing
Taxes

About Ryan Bannister, CPA

Hi, I’m Ryan Bannister—CPA, financial planner, and founder of 1Up Financial Advisors. I help content creators and digital entrepreneurs take control of their money, streamline their business finances, and build long-term wealth with confidence.

Whether you're running a YouTube channel, streaming on Twitch, or growing a personal brand online, your financial life is complex—and traditional financial advice usually doesn’t speak your language. That’s where I come in.

I work with creators who want clarity—no preaching or judgment here. Together, we’ll organize your income and expenses, minimize taxes, and build a plan that makes your money work for your life, not the other way around.

We are a fee-only, fully virtual firm, and built for people who are doing things differently. If you’re looking for a collaborative advisor who gets the creator economy, let’s chat.

Professional Designations

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Affiliations

American Institute of CPAs
XY Planning Network

Primary Location

Raleigh, NC, USA

Meeting Options

Video Conference
In-Person
Phone

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Compensation Methods

Fee Only
Hourly Rate
Percentage of Assets Managed
Subscription

What to expect in the first meeting

This is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we’ll focus on you—your business, your goals, and what’s top of mind when it comes to money. We won’t dive into spreadsheets just yet. Instead, this is your space to share what you’re looking for in an advisor and see if our approach feels like the right fit.

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About 1Up Financial Advisors

If your business is growing but your finances feel stuck on the loading screen, you’re in the right place.

At 1Up Financial Advisors, we specialize in helping content creators, streamers, and digital entrepreneurs turn chaotic income into a clear, confident financial game plan. Whether you’re managing brand deals, paying yourself as a business owner, or figuring out how to save and invest, we help you get organized, stay proactive, and build long-term wealth—with fewer spreadsheets and more peace of mind.

We’re a fee-only, fiduciary firm built for people doing things differently. That means no sales pitches, no commissions, and no one-size-fits-all advice—just a collaborative partnership built around your goals.

How We Work Together

We kick things off with a 30-minute Intro Call (free and zero pressure). Our focus here is simple: to understand your goals, how you make money, and whether we’re a good fit to help you manage it. No financials needed yet—this is more about you than the numbers.

If it feels like a match, we’ll schedule a deeper dive session where we walk through your current setup, identify opportunities, and map out the best next steps. From there, we’ll help you implement the plan—or give you tools and resources to go at your own pace.

Whether you’re scaling your business or finally catching your breath, our goal is to help you build a system that works—so you can focus on creating.

Education

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Master's Degree, Accountancy

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Hobbies and Interests

Beach
Computer
Cooking
Golf
Reading
Video Games

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Who We Serve

Business Owners
Content Creators
Crypto Investors
Gen Y / Millennials
Gen Z
Real Estate Investors
Remote Workers

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