The story of The Investment Consulting Group (TICG) begins not in a boardroom, but in a belief: that people deserve financial advice grounded in trust, clarity, and long-term vision.

In 1984, Thomas L. Bryant began his career as a stockbroker with EF Hutton, one of the most respected financial firms of its era. There, Tom developed a reputation for integrity, deep listening, and strategic thinking — values that would become the cornerstone of his life’s work. Even as EF Hutton evolved through a series of mergers into Salomon Smith Barney, Tom remained committed to one thing above all: doing right by his clients.

By 1998, Tom co-founded Alpers Bryant & Stevens, a professional investment practice known for its hands-on approach to financial planning. But in 2004, with a clear vision for a more personalized, client-first model, Tom founded The Investment Consulting Group (TICG).

His mission was simple but powerful:
➡️ Build a firm where every client feels known, valued, and guided for the long haul.

From day one, TICG attracted individuals, families, business owners, and institutions seeking more than just market returns—they came for the trust, stability, and uncommon care that defined Tom’s leadership.

Matthew Bryant, Tom’s son, joined the firm early in his career, learning the business not from textbooks, but from watching his father work side-by-side with clients through market highs and lows. Over the next 18+ years, Matt grew into a trusted advisor and strategist in his own right. A graduate of California State University, Stanislaus, he brought both modern insight and deep respect for TICG’s founding principles.

In January 2025, Matt officially succeeded Tom as President of TICG. While the leadership has evolved, the mission hasn’t changed:
➡️ Put people first. Plan with purpose. Build lasting financial clarity.

In 2017, Jairus Bryant, Tom’s nephew and a graduate of Ohio State University, joined the firm as Operations Manager. Working alongside Matt, Jairus helps ensure that TICG continues to deliver the same responsive, thoughtful service clients have come to expect.

TICG is proud to serve:

• High-net-worth individuals seeking personalized retirement and estate planning
  
• Business owners navigating succession, liquidity, and tax-efficient investment strategies
  
• Foundations and endowments needing institutional investment guidance
  
• Professionals and families looking to grow wealth with intention and values alignment

TICG advisors are proudly affiliated with LPL Financial, one of the nation's leading independent broker-dealers—giving clients access to a broad platform of resources while preserving the objectivity of independent advice.