Professional Staff - Trading

Dean C. Christians, CMT

Vice President - Manager of Trading

University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1994

Mr. Christians joined Montag & Caldwell in 1999 and currently serves as an equity and fixed income trader. Prior to joining Montag & Caldwell, he worked on the floor of the CBOT, co-founded DCFX Funds and traded a proprietary equity account for the Pinnacle Trading Group. His professional affiliations include the Market Technicians Association, from which he received the Chartered Market Technician designation.

Katherine E. Ryan

Vice President - Trading

Southwest Texas State University, B.A., 1987

Ms. Ryan joined Montag & Caldwell in 1997 after ten years of experience in the investment business. She previously worked for J.C. Bradford and Dean Witter Reynolds as a registered sales assistant. Her professional affiliations include the Georgia Securities Association (GSA), current Board member and past President; and the Atlanta Association of Women in Securities.