Ryan O'Connor, CFP®
Director of Financial Planning and Advisor Development.
Ryan O’Connor is the Director of Financial Planning at Professional Wealth Advisors (PWA) and has been an integral part of the firm since 2015. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Ryan earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance and began his career in the financial services industry in 2007. He holds his FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, 53, and 65 registrations with LPL Financial, along with his Life and Health Insurance Licenses. Ryan is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional.
With over 15 years of experience in financial services and insurance, Ryan brings a deep understanding of comprehensive financial planning to his role. He oversees PWA’s financial planning strategies and supports advisors in developing personalized, goal-based plans to help clients achieve financial confidence and long-term success.
Outside of work, Ryan lives in Yorkville with his wife and son. He enjoys spending time outdoors, cheering on his son at sports games, and making lasting memories with family and friends.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.