About Sachem Financial

The founders formed Sachem Financial the ensure all small and medium-sized businesses have access to services to understand their eligibility for financial assistance and best utilize education and assistance for sustainability and long-term success.

Ryan A. Duques

Co-Founder

Ryan Duques is a 25-year champion for small and medium-sized businesses. As an entrepreneur, Ryan co-founded a large community newspaper group before starting companies in Education Technology and Data Analytics. Ryan’s passion goes beyond his own initiatives as he serves on the board of directors of a local bank and has served as president of the Chamber of commerce and as Chairman of his town’s Economic Development Commission. Ryan has also volunteered his time, serving as Treasurer of numerous non-profits, including a private school and town library.

Casey McGuane

Co-Founder and Partner

Casey McGuane is a senior executive with over twenty years of experience in consumer banking, finance, payments, and AI space. Mr. McGuane has experience managing high-growth companies and specializes in operations and client-managed services. He has held leadership positions including COO for Higher One Holdings ( NYSE: ONE ); COO for BankMobile (NASDAQ: BMTX); EVP for Ubiquity, Inc; EVP at Aigent. AI and has served on several volunteer boards serving communities. With the non-profit organization, Connecticut Association of Human Services (CAHS) in Hartford he served as President of the Board of Directors for four years helping residents of Connecticut with pathways for prosperity and opportunity and program awareness for low-income individuals.