Financial Tip:
Write down short-term and long-term financial goals for yourself. Completing short-term goals like creating a budget, monitoring cash flow, or establishing an emergency fund, helps create the solid foundation you will need to achieve your long-term goals.
Fun Facts:
- After graduating from college, I worked as a research associate at Iowa State University conducting water quality research on the Des Moines River.
- My biggest useless skill is golf ball juggling.
- The biggest fish I’ve caught is a 40” musky.
- I love archery and have been shooting a bow since I was a kid.
Favorite Organizations:
- Hope Ministries
- Habitat for Humanity
- Animal Rescue League
- Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
Ryan Simpson, CFP®
Associate Financial Planner
Ryan 's Role:
Associate Financial PlannerProfessional Background:
Ryan Simpson is originally from Ankeny, Iowa, and has lived in the Des Moines area his whole life. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota State University and a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University. He was fortunate enough to pass the CFP® exam in September 2020 and will be able to officially use the marks in March 2024 after meeting the experience requirement. Ryan enjoys helping clients navigate the financial planning process and implementing strategies that benefit their families and communities. The success of his clients is his ultimate goal and reward.
Personal:
I enjoy being outdoors and staying active in my free time. I am an avid golfer, and enjoy fishing, hiking, traveling, and exploring new places. I am also a huge sports fan and enjoy cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs!
