Jack Ryan earns first appearance on Forbes’ 2026 Top Financial Security Professionals Best-In-State list
ST. LOUIS—July 9, 2026—Jack Ryan, RICP®, has been named to the Forbes/SHOOK Research 2026 Top Financial Security Professionals Best-In-State list, earning a No. 35 ranking in Missouri. The annual ranking recognizes leading financial professionals who demonstrate exceptional client service, industry expertise and a commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals.
“It’s a huge privilege to make this list for the first time,” Ryan remarked. “I prioritize being a holistic financial planning resource for each client I work with, and I appreciate the trust they have in me. Thank you for making what I do possible!”
As a financial advisor, Ryan focuses on bringing financial clarity and confidence to medical professionals and their families, offering specialized financial planning services to help them reach their goals. Ryan is a graduate of Missouri State University and is based in St. Louis, though he helps clients across the nation. He is a member of the North Star Medical Division.
The Forbes ranking evaluates financial professionals using a combination of qualitative and quantitative elements in a survey conducted by SHOOK Research. Qualitative elements that SHOOK analyzed included production/premiums, death benefits, assets under management, client-related trends and data. Additionally, they also analyzed quantitative elements such as meetings with professionals, use of their team and team dynamics, level of community involvement, credentials and years of service.
To learn more about Forbes’ Top Financial Security Professionals list or to view the rankings on a national and state level, please visit www.forbes.com/lists/top-financial-security-professionals.
About Forbes and SHOOK Research
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About North Star Resource Group
North Star Resource Group is a Minneapolis-based financial services firm that provides both individuals and businesses with the resources to help create, preserve and protect their wealth. North Star has more than 200 full-time advisors and over 218 employees. In a network of 43 offices in over 17 states, they have contributed to the financial security and well-being of over 150,000 individuals and small businesses.* To learn more about North Star Resource Group, visit www.northstarfinancial.com.
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Author: Jack Ryan, RICP®
Jack graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance, and he now runs his financial advising practice out of St. Louis, while serving clients throughout the U.S. Outside of work, he spends his free time with his wife, Molly, and son, Noah. He is a board member and the secretary for the nonprofit Stop Alzheimer’s Now. He also enjoys golfing, playing ice hockey, traveling to new cities, and exploring the outdoors.
*Data as of 12/2025
2026 Forbes Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on last year’s data. The algorithm is designed to fairly compare the business practices of a large group of financial service professionals (FSPs) based on quantitative and qualitative elements. Data is weighted to ensure priorities are given to dynamics such as best practices, business models, recent business activity, among others. Each variable is graded and represents a certain value for each measured component. The algorithm measures thousands of FSPs against one another. The listing is prepared by SHOOKTM Research and is based primarily on commissions and premiums generated from insurance products and other criteria relative to years of experience, credentials, client retention and servicing, business model, community involvement, financial professional and peer interviews, and compliance background. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.