Meet Ryan

Ryan is a Wealth Advisor, Retirement Plans, based in Kansas City, Missouri. He joined Mercer Advisors in 2024 after serving as Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Emprise Bank. Ryan began his career in financial services at UMB Bank in 2006, later advancing to its private wealth division. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and Nonqualified Plan Consultant designations, reflecting his commitment to consulting and management of 401(k) and ERISA plans and educating business owners on exit options. Ryan earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Columbia College.

Ryan’s specialties

At Mercer Advisors, all of our wealth advisors provide a highly personalized approach, backed by a team of specialists that ensure every part of your financial list is addressed. Additionally, Ryan has focused experience in these areas:

Planning for retirement, from high-earning years to long-term income strategies
Support for business owners, from growth and succession to liquidity events and legacy planning
Financial strategy for clients who are divorced and divorcing, including asset division and long-term planning
Life changes after the loss of a spouse, from estate transitions to long-term planning
Supporting women entrepreneurs navigating ownership, growth, and personal wealth

His working style

Ryan is committed to simplifying complex financial concepts, educating with clarity, and delivering guidance that is both strategic and deeply personal. By leveraging technology and building meaningful relationships, he helps clients confidently navigate life’s pivotal moments, whether planning for retirement, preparing to sell a business, or seeking reassurance through financial transitions.

Ryan in real life

What keeps you busy outside of work?

Outside of work, I enjoy life in Kansas City, Missouri, with my wife, four kids, and cats. I value time with friends and family, good conversation over a cup of coffee, and making a home-cooked meal for game night.

Favorite thing about where you live?

I’m Kansas City-born and raised, and I’ve always loved how the city blends big-city convenience with Midwest charm. It’s got some of the best restaurants around, not just the famous barbecue but a wide variety of incredible local spots. The coffeehouse scene is also fantastic, with cozy cafés and great locally roasted blends all over town. The people are friendly, the neighborhoods are full of character, and there’s a strong sense of community that makes KC feel like home.

Any words you try to live by?

Find out where you’re going, and then find who’s going with you.

Ryan’s snapshots

Career highlights

Joined Mercer Advisors in 2024
Served as Vice President, Wealth Advisor at Emprise Bank from 2022 through 2023
Served as Wealth Advisor at LPL Financial from 2020 to 2022
Spent three years as Wealth Management Advisor at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.
Spent four years as Associate Vice President and Financial Advisor at Commerce Brokerage Services, Inc.

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