Our Core Values

  • Family
    • Our families are at the center of our lives and play into every decision we make. We understand the deep, unconditional support and security of family and share that to build profound and sincere client relationships.
  • Mutual Trust
    • Integrity is defined as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided. We do the right thing even when there's no one around to notice. Mutuality is at the core of everything we do and we believe success is a shared experience.
  • Professionalism 
    • We hold ourselves to the highest standards and ensure accountability through competency. We are lifelong learners dedicated to providing expertise while maintaining our humility. We maintain a strategic network of professional relationships so that we can introduce a trusted partner to add value when it makes sense.
  • Transparency
    • Mutual trust is built upon honest and open communication. Whether it is a fee for services or a hard truth, we promise to tell our clients what they need to hear, even if it is not something they want to hear. Being radically transparent keeps us accountable.
  • Altruism
    • The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others. When serving advisory clients, I act as a fiduciary and apply best interest standards. As human beings, we believe in generosity, both with our time and our resources, to our clients, family, and communities. Our team is committed to putting the service back in Financial Services.
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Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and member of FINRA and SIPC, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and trust services), a federal savings bank. NM and its subsidiaries are in Milwaukee, WI.
Ryan Scott Lesser is an Insurance Agent of NM. Investment brokerage services provided as Registered Representatives of NMIS. Investment advisory services provided as Advisors of NMWMC.

Helping you live your best life.

I believe the starting point of any financial conversation should be with you—your life, your family, your priorities, and your goals. I'll listen to what's important to you and design a financial plan from multiple strategies specifically designed to help get you where you want to be.

Ryan Lesser is thankful every day that he has the opportunity to listen to his clients, and to teach and energize them about their future. Let Ryan and his team help you achieve a secure financial future.

My Mission

Let’s set aside time to step off the treadmill of life to map out a plan for your financial security in order to help grow your wealth and protect the people and things that you care about the most.

  • Are you too busy to plan?
  • Do you want to work with a trusted advisor with access to world class insurance and investment solutions?
  • Do you want to feel good about your plan and your future?

Let’s commit to getting together. Let me and my team serve you in helping to create your financially secure future!

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The Northwestern Mutual difference

No. 1

Best life insurance company for consumer experience, 2023. (NerdWallet)1

Top 5

We're one of the Top U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers.2

$8.2B

In dividends expected to be paid in 2025.3

A++

AAA, Aaa, and AA+ - we've earned the highest financial strength ratings awarded to life insurers from all four major rating agencies.4

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