Ryan Eakins, CFP® is an Everence Financial Planner. Through his work, he helps clients integrate biblical principles into their financial stewardship. He enjoys understanding what matters most to clients and turning questions into manageable action.
Ryan Eakins is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and specializes in two distinct areas. The first is financial planning. Ryan offers clients a comprehensive, fee-based financial planning relationship. This approach involves integrating values and decision-making to create a holistic financial plan. The second is investment management. Ryan works with clients to identify how investment strategies can help them achieve their goals. And, if desired, clients can integrate their faith and values into their investment decisions through Socially Responsible Investing options provided by Everence.
Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree from Grace College and a master’s degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Before coming to Everence in 2021, Ryan spent 10 years as a U.S. history teacher and basketball coach.
Ryan and his wife, Meredith, have two children – Parker and Noelle. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys hiking with his family, playing golf, and coaching Parker’s sports teams. He also officiates high school basketball and baseball. Ryan serves in the Nappanee Rotary Club and on the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Ryan and Meredith are members of Grace Fellowship Church in Bremen.