A Holistic Approach to Business & Family Financial Planning

Your business and personal financial planning are separate, but they must work together seamlessly to advance your interests and grow your wealth. Understanding and taking advantage of where the line between the two can merge and where it must remain apart is the key to our approach.

Experience You Can Trust

From the blue-collar heart of McHenry, Illinois, to launching his own independent advisory firm, Ryan Lay’s journey is one of grit, growth, and purpose. Fueled by a lifelong love for the outdoors and a deep respect for hard work, Ryan transitioned from aspiring educator to financial advisor with a singular mission: empower others through education-driven planning. Today, with over 15 years of experience and the founding of Lighthouse Financial Advisory, Ryan is illuminating the path to financial freedom—where client goals come first and integrity leads the way.

Navigating Your Financial Future With Holistic Strategies

At Lighthouse Advisory Group, we understand that just being a vendor of fancy financial products is not the way to earn your trust or your business. Rather, we like to say that we design a holistic approach to business and family financial planning with an emphasis on tax saving strategies.

Building Programs To Secure & Retain Your Top Talent

We help design and implement programs that keep your most valuable assets – your employees – yours.

Maximize & Protect Your Family & Business Asset Base

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