James Bryan, CFP® , ChFC®, ChSNC®

James is the founder of Hyland Lake Group, LLC and serves as lead advisor of their comprehensive financial planning team.  He has been in practice for over 22 years and has worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years.   

He chose to become a financial planner after working in various jobs in the financial services industry early in his career. During that time, he saw firsthand that there is a strong demand for unbiased and fiduciary-driven advice. “Our aim is to provide stability and better our clients’ lives through our consultative and customized service. We strive to deliver an exemplary client experience through a team of reliable, caring and knowledgeable financial professionals who are committed to their well-being.”

James recently served and completed three years of service as a commissioner on the CFP Board’s 12 member Disciplinary & Ethics Commission. He also volunteers as a classroom presenter on financial matters for Best Prep Minnesota - a statewide organization that is focused on ensuring that Minnesota students are college prepared, work ready, and career bound. Prior volunteer experiences include serving as an adult leader and Merit Badge Counselor for Scout Troop 110 in Minneapolis, and as a youth soccer coach with the local CC United Soccer Club.  

Education and Certifications

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
• Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
• Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC®)
• B.L.A. Landscape Architecture – Texas Tech University, Lubbock

James is a staunch fan of the Texas Tech Men’s Basketball Team and thanks to DVR, he rarely misses a game. Taking him off topic involves the following subjects: old movies, alternative music, 19th Century History, and non-fiction books. He resides in Chaska, Minnesota with his wife Laura and their three kids.  Outside of the office, he enjoys hiking, trail running, or cross-country skiing at Hyland Lake Reserve in Bloomington, Minnesota.