Ryan Richards, AAMS™

"With a background in banking, I have a broader understanding of one's entire financial picture – including assets and liabilities. I believe this can often be of benefit to clients."



Ryan Richards began his financial services career with Lakeview Federal Credit Union. In 2005, he joined A.G. Edwards, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors (formerly Wachovia Securities). Ryan has served Ashtabula area investors for 25 years. He has earned and maintains the Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠ certification from the College for Financial Planning.

A life-long Ashtabula resident, Ryan was recently blessed with a daughter, Palmer Rose. His wife Devaron and their two older children, Charleigh and Gage, are excited for this new chapter in their lives. Ryan is a graduate of Ashtabula High School as well as Kent State University. Dedicated to his community, he has a strong personal desire to see it prosper. Ryan currently serves as vice-president of the Harbor Topky Library’s Board of Trustees. He previously served as President of the Ashtabula Area College Committee from 2017-2022. He has also served on the boards of The Demshar Foundation, the Ashtabula Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Ashtabula Salvation Army.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing golf and following Cleveland sports teams.

Ryan's mission is to provide sound investment advice and value-added service to investors, always striving to build long-term relationships based on mutual trust and respect.