# Ryan McLaughlin

> Ryan McLaughlin is a fee-only financial advisor at Westward Investment Advisory in Mission, Kansas. Ryan focuses on family wealth transfer. Westward Investment Advisory reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Westward Investment Advisory
- **Based in:** Mission, Kansas
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $571.5M across 61 accounts
- **Specialties:** Family wealth transfer
- **CRD:** 6040356 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6040356)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in KS
- **Exams passed:** Series 66 (2012)
- **Firm size:** 5 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.westwardinvestment.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ryan McLaughlin a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Ryan holds no broker registration, and Westward Investment Advisory reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Ryan charge for financial advice?

Ryan's firm, Westward Investment Advisory, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Ryan McLaughlin based?

Ryan McLaughlin is based in Mission, Kansas.

### What does Ryan specialize in?

Ryan's specialties include family wealth transfer.

### Is Ryan McLaughlin registered with the SEC?

Yes. Ryan McLaughlin is registered as an investment adviser representative in KS (CRD 6040356), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Westward Investment Advisory manage?

Westward Investment Advisory reports $571.5M across 61 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Ryan McLaughlin?

Through Ryan's website, www.westwardinvestment.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6040356): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.westwardinvestment.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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