Jeff Pickel

Overview

Jeff Pickel is a Principal at Ryan, based in the Firm’s Boston office, where he leads unclaimed property consulting practice and provides consulting, compliance, and asset recovery services for clients across a broad range of industries. He focuses on delivering rigorous, client-centered solutions related to audit defense, voluntary disclosure initiatives, risk assessment and quantification, policy development, and process improvement. Jeff works closely with clients and Ryan teams to guide strategy and execution, helping organizations address complex regulatory requirements and achieve practical, defensible outcomes.

With extensive experience in unclaimed property and risk management, Jeff brings deep technical knowledge and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to client service. His background includes leadership roles within Ryan and the financial services industry, where he oversaw abandoned property programs and asset recovery initiatives. Jeff’s leadership emphasizes clarity, disciplined execution, and accountability, ensuring clients receive trusted guidance and confidence in managing unclaimed property obligations.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Arts Degree, Economics, Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts Degree, History, Northeastern University

Former FINRA Series 7, 63, and 24 Securities Licenses

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Consulting, Ryan, Boston office

• Advises clients on unclaimed property compliance, consulting, and asset recovery

• Leads audit defense, voluntary disclosure, and risk assessment initiatives

Director, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property, Ryan, Boston office

Senior Manager, Ryan, Boston office

Manager, Ryan, Boston office

Director, Abandoned Property, financial services firm

Senior Manager, Risk Management, financial services firm

Former Chair, Unclaimed Property Task Force, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association

Member, Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization