Ryan Nietert

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

ABOUT RYAN

Ryan is CEO and founder of OakCrest Capital, LLC and prides himself on serving as a trusted financial advisor to his clients so they can focus on what is most important to them – their family, businesses, and careers. As wealth managers, Ryan and his team help clients create and implement their lifetime financial plans. It is OakCrest’s goal to help clients send their children or grandchildren to college, protect their family in the event of unforeseen circumstances, retire and remain comfortably retired. In his leadership role as CEO, Ryan drives the strategic direction and future opportunities for the firm. He is dedicated to keeping himself and all OakCrest clients informed on current events that can impact their financial life and delivers this information in a way that is easy to understand through ongoing communication. He continues to leverage technology to improve the delivery of services and client interaction.

Continued professional education is a big focus for Ryan. He has multiple designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™(CFP®) and Enrolled Agent (EA) certification with the I.R.S., so that he can continue to meet the evolving challenges of clients and elevate Oakcrest services.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife Elise and two amazing kids – Kora and Graeme. When he’s not working with clients or spending time with his family, you can usually find Ryan on the golf course.

FAVORITE HOBBY

Golf

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT

Marco Island

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Oakbrook
17W220 22nd St, Suite 300
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(312) 525-8793

Arlington Heights
3255 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 503
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-0879

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