Your Guardian Team

Our team at Wealth Guardian Advisors are more than equipped to help you with your financial portfolio at any stage of life. As a team, we strive to provide exceptional service, both personable and professional. You will feel a deep level of trust and confidence after our first encounter and continuing throughout our relationship.

Jon M. Knapp, CFP®

President & Founder

Jon M. Knapp, CFP®, is president and founder of Wealth Guardian Advisors, and an Investment Advisor Representative. He is the creator of The Wealth Guardian Process™, a strategic financial planning program designed to provide clients with direction and resources for wealth preservation and protection. Through a series of led conversations, financial strategy development, and careful implementation, Jon's process connects the unique needs of his clients to proven recommendations.

Mr. Knapp brings several decades of experience in financial planning and insurance writing and presents substantial background upon which individuals and families can rely on. With an emphasis on wealth accumulation, preservation and protection, Jon continuously strives to offer personalized care, dedication and impeccable integrity to each client interaction.

Jon holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Illinois and is a past president of the Bloomington Area National Investment and Insurance Professionals Association. Jon and his family are active members of the community in Eureka, IL.

☏ (309) 699-9100
✉ jon.knapp@lpl.com

Ryan M. Knapp

LPL Financial Advisor & Wealth Planner

"I learned from an early age that money only comes from hard work and dedication."

At just 11 years old Ryan started a paper route and was fascinated by the fact that "the more homes I delivered to the more the money grew." Before long he had a second route. Ryan understood that making money took hard work but saving it took even more work.

Ryan Knapp is a Financial Advisor at Wealth Guardian Advisors. Ryan is the son of Jon and joined the firm in 2017.

Ryan graduated from college with a degree in Business Management and prior to joining his fathers firm and has extensive knowledge and experience in start-up businesses. Ryan is passionate about helping clients plan for their financial futures and goals.

He is also a licensed insurance representative and is available to help you with your insurance needs.

Ryan lives outside of Congerville, Illinois with his wife Liz, and their 5 children. Outside of work he is busy with his kids' activities. He has coached his sons' baseball teams, football teams and has been a local cubscout leader. Ryan is also a teacher at his local church.

"I believe there is a lot to be said about our approach to clients, when you have the rare opportunity to have a father/son combo it is truly unique. You get the experience and longevity of having us as your families Wealth Guardians."

☏ (309) 699-9100
✉ ryan.knapp@lpl.com