Ryan Lemenager, Baird Family Wealth Consultant, Assistant Vice President

Ryan advises ultra-high-net-worth families, business owners and Fortune 500 executives to navigate the complexities of legacy wealth. He delivers tailored private wealth management solutions that address multi-generational planning, family business succession, executive compensation, concentrated equity positions, advanced tax and estate planning and philanthropy.

Ryan began his career in Private Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, advising affluent families on investment strategy, portfolio construction, estate planning and philanthropic strategies. He later transitioned into investment banking at Baird, where he worked directly with middle market business owners on liquidity events, capital raises, and strategic transactions. This dual perspective allows Ryan to bridge the gap between transactional expertise and long-term wealth stewardship.

For business owners considering an exit, Ryan can speak from experience about valuation multiples, deal structures, market timing, and buyer motivations. For those who have already sold, he understands the profound transition they're experiencing, from the sudden liquidity and loss of daily purpose to navigating newfound wealth and redefining their identity beyond the business. This experience proves invaluable whether helping with pre-sale wealth planning or guiding recent sellers through the complex emotional and financial journey that follows a liquidity event.

Ryan received his MBA from the Chicago Booth School of Business and has an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois. His approach blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of family dynamics, helping clients preserve and grow their wealth across generations.