Ryan is a Founding Partner of the group and Wealth Management Advisor. He has several professional designations and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who offers tailored advice and written financial plans to individuals.

As an advisor, Ryan works mainly with business owners, high net worth individuals who are entering or currently in retirement, physicians, and dentists. He works closely with the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science as a regular speaker on Financial Planning.

Ryan’s areas of expertise:

• Business value enhancing, key person and succession planning for closely held businesses.
• Tax efficient strategies
• Qualified plan design and investment solutions

Ryan is active in both professional associations and community organizations including the following:

• Financial Planning Association and Estate Planning Council | Member
• Amherst Senior Transportation Services board | President
• Jacobs School of Medicine | Curriculum & Presenting Consultant
• Donor to East Aurora Educational and Local Historic Preservation Foundations
• Supporter and donor of JDRF and 11-day powerplay

Ryan believes that every person can get closer to the vision of their perfect life by having a plan and committing to a disciplined approach that adjusts with their changing circumstances.

Chris is a Wealth Management Advisor and Founding Partner. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who can offer credentialed advice and solutions.

His specialties include:

• Retirement planning
• Wealth management
• Insurance planning

Chris has been honored as a qualifying member of MDRT since 2004 and has been recognized consistently for numerous accomplishments within Northwestern Mutual as well as other local and national achievements in the financial industry.

Chris received his bachelor’s degree in communications from Canisius College. Being born and raised in Western New York, Chris enjoys cheering for the Buffalo sports teams. He enjoys playing soccer and is a music buff. In the warmer months, you can find him enjoying long rides on his Harley Davidson.

Deanna has been with Northwestern Mutual since July 2008 and joined Primacy Financial in August 2014. As Director of Investment Operations, she helps manage and maintain investment portfolios, proposal generation along with other investment operational procedures. Deanna has become Partner at Primacy Financial and holds her FINRA Series 6 and 63 securities registrations along with the New York State Life, Accident and Health Insurance license.

Deanna was born and raised in Western New York and is a graduate of Canisius University with a degree in Marketing. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. Deanna is passionately involved with Breakthrough T1D (JDRF) for Type 1 Diabetes Research.

Tony Blasting, CFP, CLU, ChFC, RICP, CASL joined Northwestern Mutual in 1989 and specializes in personal financial planning including insurance and investment advice. Tony is past president of both the Society of Financial Planning Professionals (Buffalo Chapter) and the Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives. Tony is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who offers tailored advice and ongoing guidance, always with his clients best interest in mind. He resides in Kenmore NY with his wife Teresa. They have 2 grown children. Tony enjoys ice hockey, hiking, and travelling and is a musician and multi-instrumentalist.

Sean has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2022. As Director of Investment Research, Sean is responsible for working with the Partnership Team to implement our investment strategy. This includes building and maintaining model portfolios, conducting stock research, and executing trades as needed. Sean is also responsible for building financial plans for our clients to ensure their retirement and investment goals will be met.

Sean is born and raised in Buffalo and graduated from University at Buffalo with a degree in Finance. He is also a CFA Charterholder.

Robert Decker, CFP® is a seasoned CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, with nearly a decade of experience. He specializes in student loans debt strategies, financial planning, and investment management from birth to retirement. He offers tailored strategies for every stage of life that include:

• Retirement planning
• Wealth management
• Insurance planning
• Student loan planning

Robert is known for his approachable manner and extensive knowledge in the industry. He stays current with industry trends to provide the best possible support and solutions, ensuring clients receive personalized and effective advice.

Outside of work, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog. They love exploring the outdoors and have a particular passion for climbing mountains, which brings a refreshing balance to his professional life.

Tess has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2013 and has a Life, Accident and Health insurance license. In her role she assists our clients in servicing their insurance policies and facilitates new insurance applications. Tess was born and raised in Western New York and is a graduate of The State University of New York at Buffalo. She spends her free time with her husband and three sons.

Colleen Was joined Primacy Financial in March of 2021. As Director of Client Services, Colleen handles general office administration, client scheduling and support of the operation team’s workflow. Colleen is a graduate of Alfred State College and resides in Depew with her husband and two children. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her family.

Landyn joined the Primacy Financial Team in April of 2024. Her role is to assist in office operations and follow up with clients to ensure their satisfaction. Her organizational skills and tireless energy are what make Landyn happy to take on any task. She was born and raised in Western New York and currently resides in North Tonawanda. In her free time, you can find Landyn fishing at her parents’ pond or walking with her two dogs.