About Kenora Financial

Nice to meet you!

We help you plan for retirement on your terms – and your timeline.

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Best advice from my mom: Start building your retirement fund with your very first paycheck.

I’m a Chicago Bears Fan

I’m a self-proclaimed master of Scrabble

Ryan McNeilly, CPA/PFS

Partner & Lead Financial Advisor

I’ve always loved working with numbers, but I also value human connection. I chose financial advising because it lets me combine my analytical skills with the opportunity to truly get to know people and help them achieve their goals.

After earning my Finance degree from the University of Illinois, I moved to Chicago to start my career in the mortgage industry. I spent my early years working as a loan officer and underwriter while completing my CPA coursework. In 2008, I transitioned to wealth management, joining Kenora as a partner to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Navigating life’s milestones requires a financial strategy as unique as your goals. For almost 20 years, I’ve partnered with clients to maximize their wealth and proactively reduce their tax burden. From personalized financial and tax planning to estate preservation, my extensive experience ensures you have a steady, knowledgeable guide by your side for every financial decision and life change.

The most rewarding part of my job is meeting with long-time clients and seeing how much progress they’ve made over the years. Watching clients build wealth and move closer to their goals never gets old.

Outside of work, I spend as much time as I can with my two kids — whether that’s relaxing at home or going to their sports games. When they’re too busy for me, I enjoy golfing, reading, playing poker, and going on whatever vacations my wife has planned.