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As a Certified Public Accountant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Ryan brings an extensive tax and retirement income planning background to Wealth Enhancement Group. He helps lead the Tax Strategies group of our Roundtable team of specialists and is a frequent guest on our weekly “Your Money” radio program. Ryan is a six-year winner (2017-2023) of the “FIVE STAR Wealth Manager” as noted in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business magazine.* He has also been a long-standing member of the Ed Slott Master Elite IRA Advisor Group,³ which is one of the leading organizations in the country devoted to advanced retirement account taxation knowledge. Ryan has also been a contributor to The Wall Street Journal and is a board member for the Mankato Youth Place and Mankato Area YMCA. Most recently, Ryan was featured in the Wall Street Journal article “How Seniors Can Do Smart Roth IRA Conversions”. Out of the office, Ryan has taught as an adjunct faculty member at Minnesota State University, Mankato, devotes time to several non-profit organizations and has enjoyed playing the drums for close to 30 years.




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*Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 or 2023 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. 3 The Ed Slott Master Elite IRA is not affiliated with Wealth Enhancment Group or LPL Financial. Awarded 11/01/16 for the period of 2/25/16 - 10/14/16. Awarded 12/01/17 for the period of 2/23/17 - 10/13/17. Awarded 12/01/18 for the period of 3/23/18 - 10/23/18. Awarded 12/01/19 for the period of 3/01/19 - 10/25/19. Awarded 12/01/20 for the period of 3/30/20 - 10/23/20. Awarded 12/01/21 for the period of 3/29/21 - 10/08/21. Awarded 12/01/22 for the period of 3/14/22 - 10/18/22.


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Ryan McKeown, CFP®, CPA, Senior Vice President, and Financial Advisor at Wealth Enhancement Group was featured by CBS in "What is Financial Wellness and How Do You Practice it?"
Ryan McKeown CFP®, CPA

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With all the economic headlines floating around, you may be wondering whether it is time to tap into those emergency funds. Ryan McKeown discusses when, and when not, to do just that. 
Ryan McKeown CFP®, CPA

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If you’re retired and taking distributions from your retirement accounts, the burden of paying taxes falls on you, and when it’s up to you to pay the tax bill, it’s possible you could end up paying too much, too little, or even paying penalty fees.
Ryan McKeown CFP®, CPA

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Maximize your financial returns while minimizing your tax burden. Explore this step-by-step guide on how to calculate capital gains tax to manage your finances successfully.
Ryan McKeown CFP®, CPA

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Job titles in the financial industry can be a bit fluid and ambiguous. That said, there are some common differences between a financial planner, investment manager and wealth manager.
Ryan McKeown CFP®, CPA

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