About Us

Earning your trust means everything to us.

Our commitment to you is to be there when you need us the most.

Ryan Hannam (Partner)

A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Ryan holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 securities licenses, along with Health Insurance and Life Insurance Licenses.

Originally from St. Ansgar, Ryan was a four-year letter winner as a tight end for the University of Northern Iowa football team.  He was selected in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, where he played for four seasons, appearing in Super Bowl XL, before joining the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent in 2006 for one season.

Following his retirement from the NFL in 2007, Ryan and his wife, April, returned to Cedar Falls where they currently reside with their two daughters, becoming a Partner in Financial Designs in 2013.  In his free time, Ryan enjoys coaching his daughters’ youth sports teams and cheering for the UNI Panthers and Chicago Cubs.

Paige Miller (Partner)

Paige is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and holds FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65 securities licenses, as well as Health Insurance and Life Insurance Licenses.

Originally from Marshalltown, Paige has called the Cedar Valley home for over 20 years.  With a strong focus on service, she began her career in financial services in 2002, becoming a Partner in Financial Designs in 2013.

Paige and her husband, Jamie, reside in Cedar Falls with their three children, and their family time is filled with craft projects, music, biking, and running.

Scott Wirtz (Partner)

As a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), Scott holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 66 securities licenses, along with Health Insurance and Life Insurance Licenses.

A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Scott entered the financial services industry in 1993 and joined the Financial Designs team as a Partner in 2017.

Scott and his wife, Melanie, reside in rural Cedar Falls with their son, Carson.  They are active in the community and enjoy all that the Cedar Valley has to offer.

Allison Lechtenberg

A graduate of the University of Iowa, Allison has worked in the financial services industry since 2009, joining the Financial Designs team in 2013.  She serves as the point person for business clients on the implementation and ongoing management of their benefit plans and assists participants with questions related to their benefits.

Allison lives in New Hampton with her husband, Jeff, and their three children.  In her free time, she enjoys gardening, camping, golfing, and spending time with her family.

Lori Wedeking

A native of Clermont, Lori has called Waverly home since 1991.  As an original member of the Financial Designs team, Lori holds Health Insurance and Life Insurance licenses, and her experience provides a great resource for clients with questions related to their employee benefits and individual insurance policies.

Lori and her husband, Bill, enjoy camping, fishing, boating, and spending time with their family.  She counts her children and grandchildren as the greatest blessings in her life.

Securities and investment advisory services offered through L.M. Kohn & Company, a registered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC/MSRB 10151 Carver Rd, Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242. 513.792.0301. The information contained within is not an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy any insurance or securities product and is intended solely for residents of states in which a registered representative associated with Financial Designs holds an active license. Financial Designs agents and employees do not provide tax or legal advice.