Ryan joined the family practice in 2009 after a successful sales career as an account executive with Apple Inc. and as an account manager with the sports video analysis software firm Sportstec, Inc. He completed his Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in finance in 2004 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he also holds a Bachelors of Business Administration. He holds security registrations and insurance licenses. He is registered to utilize for his clients, where appropriate, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, as well as long-term care, life, health and disability insurance products. Ryan is an Investment Advisor Representative with FSC Securities Corporation's Registered Investment Advisor, through which he does fee-based planning and fee-based investment advisory business.
Ryan completed the experience, exam and education requirements to obtain his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in early 2014. As a CFP® practitioner, Ryan stays ahead of the latest in tax and financial planning changes through continuing education.
Ryan ensures clients are kept up to date with continuous communication, the latest research, and also in utilizing the latest technology in helping formulate financial plans that he clearly articulates to clients with the goal of helping to preserve and grow their wealth.
Ryan is married to Brooke, and they have four young children: Nadine, Hank, Penelope and Quade. Not to be left out are the beloved dogs Cletus and Petunia, plus assorted other small pets the children collect. He enjoys being a dad, exercising, reading, cooking, playing golf and serving his church in his free time.