Ryan Locilento is a seasoned financial executive with over 20 years of experience in the capital markets arena and currently holds the vice president position at Exchange-X.  As a specialist in tax-advantaged alternative investments, Ryan focuses on delivering institutional-caliber solutions to accredited investors and 1031 exchange buyers.

Throughout his career, Ryan is responsible for raising over $1 billion in capital across a portfolio of diverse alternative investment strategies and fund structures.  His deep technical expertise includes 40 Act fund manufacturing and distribution (REIT, BDCs, and interval funds) and private placements, with a primary focus on Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and LP structures.

Prior to joining Exchange-X, Ryan served as Senior Vice President of Sales at Four Springs TEN31 Xchange, where he led capital raising efforts across the Southeast. His extensive background is further supported by over five years at Future Standard, where he led internal sales teams and managed key KPIs for national product distribution. He has also held prior positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Lincoln Financial.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance from Stockton University. He currently holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses. Outside of his professional life, Ryan is a father of two, an avid saltwater fisherman, and a PADI Open Water certified SCUBA diver. He can be found most days off boating along the New Jersey coast.