Ryan D. Bintz J.D.

Associate Financial Planner
  • Ryan grew up in the Chicago suburbs. He graduated from Naperville Central High School and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 
  • He participated in the University of Illinois Naval ROTC program and received his Marine Corps Officer commission in 2007. He went on to serve as an Infantry Officer, stationed in California and Virginia. He operated abroad in Afghanistan, Cuba, and across the Asia-Pacific region. 
  • Ryan and his wife, Emily, were married in Chicago in 2016. They have two amazing children, Julianne and Isaac. In 2021, they moved the family to the Quad Cities where Emily was raised. 
  • Ryan and Emily love pursuing travel adventures. Their favorite destinations have included Venice, Tokyo, Edinburgh, and Athens. 
  • Ryan attended the Chicago-Kent College of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 2019. He practiced law for five years as a litigation attorney. He is currently an MBA candidate at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. He is a licensed Investment Adviser Representative and is pursuing his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification. 

Number of Countries Visited

27

Some others on the wish list: Switzerland, Argentina, and New Zealand

Cued Up On The Driving Playlist

“What’s News” Podcast from the Wallstreet Journal

My wife calls the business news my “sports.” 

Favorite Local Spot

El Fogon Bar & Grill

My neighborhood Cheers 

Favorite Drink

Lagavulin Whisky

The best of the Islay peated Scotch 

Favorite Family Activity

Friday Movie Nights

Can’t wait to introduce James Bond into the rotation.

Favorite Workout

Swimming

I’m very excited to see my son enjoying the pool as well.