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Meet Our Team
- Michael Ryan, CFP
- Herschel Ryan, MBA
- Amber Fife
- Anna Moore
- Kim Rountree
Michael Ryan, CFP
First Vice President – Investments
Branch Manager
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: m.ryan@wfadvisors.com
Background and Experience
For more than 19 years, I have had the privilege to serve as a financial advisor to families, individuals, and institutions. My mission is to help clients and co-workers attain their financial goals and prepare them for life’s transitions, challenges, and opportunities.
In 2003, I returned home to Monroe, LA to join my father, Herschel Ryan, at A.G. Edwards, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors. In 2008, I earned theCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTMdesignation. The CFP® certification identifies those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board and have successfully completed coursework on financial topics in the following areas: general principles of financial strategies, insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, and retirement and estate planning strategies. CFP® certificants also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements. Prior to joining the financial services industry, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University (LSU).
Away from the Office
Away from the office, my primary focus is helping my wife, Erica Ryan, raise our two children, Paige and Jack. Erica is from Lake Providence, LA and is a Speech-Language Pathologist. Community service is very important to us and we stay active with Rotary Club, United Way, Boy Scouts, and St. Paul’s Methodist Church retreat ministries. I have enjoyed coaching my children’s soccer, basketball, and baseball teams. We spend our summer’s water-skiing/tubing on Bayou Desiard and the Ouachita River. I am an avid golfer and enjoy vacationing with family at the beach, camping in the Smoky Mountains, and snow skiing in Colorado.
Licensure and Education
- Certified Financial Planner™ professional
- Accredited Asset Management SpecialistSM
- Series 3, 7, 9, 10 & 66 Registered
- Insurance & Annuity Licensed
- B.S., Business Administration, Louisiana State University (LSU)
Herschel Ryan, MBA
Financial Advisor
First Vice President - Investments
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: herschel.ryan@wfadvisors.com
Background and experience
With over30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Herschel’s professional mission is to help his clients prepare for life’s transitions, challenges, and opportunities. Specifically, Herschel provides comprehensive investment planning, with special emphasis on retirement income strategies, to retired individuals, business owners, and business executives.
In 1992, Herschel began his financial services career with A.G. Edwards, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors. For 20 years prior to joining A.G. Edwards, Herschel ran a family-owned real estate and construction company.
Away from the office
A life-long resident of Monroe, LA, Herschel spends his free time with his wife, Debra, a retired Registered Nurse (RN), and his two grandchildren, Paige and Jack. Marriedfor over 50years, Herschel and Debra stay active physically and mentally, whether it's playing golf, spending time with the grandchildren, or worshiping at the New Life Community Church where they have been members for over 30 years.
Herschel supports the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum and he is active in many veterans' organizations.Herschel became a servant-leader while serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Achieving the rank of Captain, Herschel was medically retired after being severely wounded during a helicopter combat assault mission.
When time permits, Herschel and Debra enjoy serving on mission trips and traveling in their RV. Some of the exciting places they have visited include China, Israel, Greece, South America, and Europe.
Amber Fife
Financial Advisor
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: amber.fife@wfadvisors.com
Background and Experience
Starting her career in the financial industry in 2014, Amber joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2018. For over seven years, Amber has dedicated her time to expanding her knowledge to better serve clients, no matter their current stage in life. Like a financial architect, she spends her time building customized strategies to structure balanced portfolios designed to address client’s specific financial goals.
Amber was led to theRyan Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors after learning the value to which they work to offer their clients. With a common goal of providing honesty in everything she does and having a desire for personal relationships, she has joined their team to provide the same level of service our clients have come to expect.
Away from the Office
After spending her childhood traveling, Amber has made Monroe, LA her home. She is married to her childhood friend, Luke Fife. She has two children, Brantley and Ainsley. Brantley has been recognized nationally as a gifted scholar and attends West Monroe High School. Ainsley, still new to the world, is set to attend Claiborne Christian of West Monroe.
In their spare time, they enjoy playing with their English mastiff, Baylor, and German short haired pointer, Leo. They spend summer boating on the local lakes and rivers or traveling for week long backpacking trips. Their favorite trips include Colorado and Tennessee. In the winter, they head to a childhood home of Amber's and ice fish the lakes of Colorado.
Licensure and Education
Series 7 & 66 Registered
CA Insurance License Number: 4185294. Resident State Louisiana
Insurance & Annuity Licensed
B.S., Business Administration, American InterContinental University
Anna Moore
Client Associate
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: anna.moore@wfadvisors.com
Background and Experience
Anna joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020 as a client associate. Before joining Wells Fargo Advisors she spent over seven years in the banking and insurance industry. Anna works directly with our clients to address a wide range of administrative requests and offering knowledgeable support.
Away from the Office
Anna is married to James Moore and they have two children Jac and Graham. In her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Kim Rountree
Senior Registered Client Associate
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: kim.rountree@wfadvisors.com
Background and experience
Over thirty years ago, Kim Rountreemoved to Dallas, TX from her Louisiana hometown of West Monroe. It was that day that she found the perfect fit for her career goals, when she accepted her first position in the world of finance.
Kim recently returned to Louisiana to be closer to family and has joined the Wells Fargo Advisors branchin Monroe, Louisiana as a Senior Registered Client Associate. She will use her excellent communication skills to understand each client’s objectives and concerns. She listens carefully and is ready to respond to their requests in a timely and thorough manner.
“I am passionately committed to putting the interests of our clients first,”Kim says. “My goal is to always be responsive to the needs of our clients. It is my commitment to provide the top-notch service the Monroe, LA branch is known for.”
This commitment to clients was present even in her early days in Dallas when she begin working for Merrill Lynch as an administrative assistant. She gained further experience in different aspects of the industry as she took on managerial duties with Wells Fargo while working with investment brokers and the compliance department. Later, Kim was an associate with Morgan Stanley and worked with a wide range of high-net-worth clients.
Away from the office
Kim enjoys spending time with her close-knit family. She is as much at home watching NASCAR with her father as she is cooking and baking during family get-togethers. An avowed Francophile since her study-abroad college days at Louisiana Tech University, Kim has a well-stocked library with more than 150 books about French cooking and culture. Her latest adventure took her back to Paris for the Tour de France, a vacation that can only be described as tres magnifique!
Michael Ryan, CFP
First Vice President – Investments
Branch Manager
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: m.ryan@wfadvisors.com
Background and Experience
For more than 19 years, I have had the privilege to serve as a financial advisor to families, individuals, and institutions. My mission is to help clients and co-workers attain their financial goals and prepare them for life’s transitions, challenges, and opportunities.
In 2003, I returned home to Monroe, LA to join my father, Herschel Ryan, at A.G. Edwards, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors. In 2008, I earned theCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTMdesignation. The CFP® certification identifies those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board and have successfully completed coursework on financial topics in the following areas: general principles of financial strategies, insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, and retirement and estate planning strategies. CFP® certificants also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements. Prior to joining the financial services industry, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University (LSU).
Away from the Office
Away from the office, my primary focus is helping my wife, Erica Ryan, raise our two children, Paige and Jack. Erica is from Lake Providence, LA and is a Speech-Language Pathologist. Community service is very important to us and we stay active with Rotary Club, United Way, Boy Scouts, and St. Paul’s Methodist Church retreat ministries. I have enjoyed coaching my children’s soccer, basketball, and baseball teams. We spend our summer’s water-skiing/tubing on Bayou Desiard and the Ouachita River. I am an avid golfer and enjoy vacationing with family at the beach, camping in the Smoky Mountains, and snow skiing in Colorado.
Licensure and Education
- Certified Financial Planner™ professional
- Accredited Asset Management SpecialistSM
- Series 3, 7, 9, 10 & 66 Registered
- Insurance & Annuity Licensed
- B.S., Business Administration, Louisiana State University (LSU)
Herschel Ryan, MBA
Financial Advisor
First Vice President - Investments
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: herschel.ryan@wfadvisors.com
Background and experience
With over30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Herschel’s professional mission is to help his clients prepare for life’s transitions, challenges, and opportunities. Specifically, Herschel provides comprehensive investment planning, with special emphasis on retirement income strategies, to retired individuals, business owners, and business executives.
In 1992, Herschel began his financial services career with A.G. Edwards, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors. For 20 years prior to joining A.G. Edwards, Herschel ran a family-owned real estate and construction company.
Away from the office
A life-long resident of Monroe, LA, Herschel spends his free time with his wife, Debra, a retired Registered Nurse (RN), and his two grandchildren, Paige and Jack. Marriedfor over 50years, Herschel and Debra stay active physically and mentally, whether it's playing golf, spending time with the grandchildren, or worshiping at the New Life Community Church where they have been members for over 30 years.
Herschel supports the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum and he is active in many veterans' organizations.Herschel became a servant-leader while serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Achieving the rank of Captain, Herschel was medically retired after being severely wounded during a helicopter combat assault mission.
When time permits, Herschel and Debra enjoy serving on mission trips and traveling in their RV. Some of the exciting places they have visited include China, Israel, Greece, South America, and Europe.
Amber Fife
Financial Advisor
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: amber.fife@wfadvisors.com
Background and Experience
Starting her career in the financial industry in 2014, Amber joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2018. For over seven years, Amber has dedicated her time to expanding her knowledge to better serve clients, no matter their current stage in life. Like a financial architect, she spends her time building customized strategies to structure balanced portfolios designed to address client’s specific financial goals.
Amber was led to theRyan Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors after learning the value to which they work to offer their clients. With a common goal of providing honesty in everything she does and having a desire for personal relationships, she has joined their team to provide the same level of service our clients have come to expect.
Away from the Office
After spending her childhood traveling, Amber has made Monroe, LA her home. She is married to her childhood friend, Luke Fife. She has two children, Brantley and Ainsley. Brantley has been recognized nationally as a gifted scholar and attends West Monroe High School. Ainsley, still new to the world, is set to attend Claiborne Christian of West Monroe.
In their spare time, they enjoy playing with their English mastiff, Baylor, and German short haired pointer, Leo. They spend summer boating on the local lakes and rivers or traveling for week long backpacking trips. Their favorite trips include Colorado and Tennessee. In the winter, they head to a childhood home of Amber's and ice fish the lakes of Colorado.
Licensure and Education
Series 7 & 66 Registered
CA Insurance License Number: 4185294. Resident State Louisiana
Insurance & Annuity Licensed
B.S., Business Administration, American InterContinental University
Anna Moore
Client Associate
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: anna.moore@wfadvisors.com
Background and Experience
Anna joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020 as a client associate. Before joining Wells Fargo Advisors she spent over seven years in the banking and insurance industry. Anna works directly with our clients to address a wide range of administrative requests and offering knowledgeable support.
Away from the Office
Anna is married to James Moore and they have two children Jac and Graham. In her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Kim Rountree
Senior Registered Client Associate
Phone: 318.387.6575
Email: kim.rountree@wfadvisors.com
Background and experience
Over thirty years ago, Kim Rountreemoved to Dallas, TX from her Louisiana hometown of West Monroe. It was that day that she found the perfect fit for her career goals, when she accepted her first position in the world of finance.
Kim recently returned to Louisiana to be closer to family and has joined the Wells Fargo Advisors branchin Monroe, Louisiana as a Senior Registered Client Associate. She will use her excellent communication skills to understand each client’s objectives and concerns. She listens carefully and is ready to respond to their requests in a timely and thorough manner.
“I am passionately committed to putting the interests of our clients first,”Kim says. “My goal is to always be responsive to the needs of our clients. It is my commitment to provide the top-notch service the Monroe, LA branch is known for.”
This commitment to clients was present even in her early days in Dallas when she begin working for Merrill Lynch as an administrative assistant. She gained further experience in different aspects of the industry as she took on managerial duties with Wells Fargo while working with investment brokers and the compliance department. Later, Kim was an associate with Morgan Stanley and worked with a wide range of high-net-worth clients.
Away from the office
Kim enjoys spending time with her close-knit family. She is as much at home watching NASCAR with her father as she is cooking and baking during family get-togethers. An avowed Francophile since her study-abroad college days at Louisiana Tech University, Kim has a well-stocked library with more than 150 books about French cooking and culture. Her latest adventure took her back to Paris for the Tour de France, a vacation that can only be described as tres magnifique!