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A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Ryan was selected in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks and spent a total of five years in the NFL, playing tight end for the Seahawks for four seasons, which included the team’s first ever trip to the Super Bowl, before joining the Dallas Cowboys for one season. Following his retirement from the NFL, Ryan returned to Cedar Falls and began his career in the financial services industry, becoming a Partner in Financial Designs in 2013.
Ryan currently holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses, along with Health Insurance and Life Insurance licenses.
Originally from St. Ansgar, Ryan and his wife, April, currently reside in Cedar Falls with their two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys coaching his daughters’ youth sports teams and cheering for the UNI Panthers and Chicago Cubs.
Originally from Marshalltown, Paige is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and has called the Cedar Valley her home for over 20 years. With a strong focus on service, Paige began her career in financial services in 2002, becoming a Partner in Financial Designs in 2013.
Paige currently holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6, 63, and 65 licenses, along with Health Insurance and Life Insurance licenses.
Paige and her husband, Jamie, reside in Cedar Falls with their three children, and their family time is filled with craft projects, music, biking, and running.
A graduate of Clinton Community College and the University of Northern Iowa, Scott entered the financial services industry in 2002 and joined the Financial Designs team in 2017.
As a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), Scott currently holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6, 7, 63, and 66 licenses, along with Health Insurance and Life Insurance licenses.
Originally from Clinton, Scott and his wife, Melanie, currently reside in rural Cedar Falls with their son. They are active in the community and enjoy attending local sporting events, musical performances, and church activities.
A graduate of the University of Iowa, Allison has worked in the financial services industry since 2009, joining the Financial Designs team in 2013. She assists clients with the implementation and ongoing management of their company’s benefit plans and serves as a support person for participants with questions related to their benefits.
Allison currently lives in New Hampton with her husband, Jeff, and their children. In her free time, Allison enjoys gardening, camping, golfing, and spending time with her family.
A native of Clermont, Lori has called Waverly home since 1991. As an original member of the Financial Designs team, Lori’s experience provides a great resource for clients with questions related to their employee benefits and individual insurance policies.
Lori and her husband, Bill, enjoy camping, fishing, boating, and spending time with their family. She counts her children and grandchildren as the greatest blessings in her life.
