DUBUQUE, IOWA– First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT) proudly announces the addition of Ryan Bryte as Senior Vice President, Institutional, bringing more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry to the company. Bryte will lead the continued growth of FCT’s institutional division, with an emphasis on 401(k) retirement plan strategy, fiduciary oversight, benchmarking fees, and deepening client engagement.
“It’s great to join a team so focused on client success,” said Bryte. “I’m eager to contribute to FCT’s growth and help create solutions that really fit our clients’ needs to help them improve their financial lives.”
Most recently, Bryte was a senior investment consultant at a nationally-recognized retirement services firm, advising clients on investment strategies and plan oversight best practices. His prior experience also includes a leadership role at a regional financial institution where he oversaw wealth management business development.
“Ryan’s specialized knowledge from two decades of experience in the retirement plan industry, along with his ability to lead with both strategy and care make him an excellent fit for our team,” said Adam Claypool, CEO of First Community Trust. “His insight will be a strong asset as we continue expanding our institutional capabilities and FCT as a whole.”
Bryte earned his MBA from Clarke University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. He is based in the Dubuque area and will play a key role in growing FCT’s presence across the Midwest and beyond.
FCT serves as a 3(38) investment advisor on retirement plans to help businesses manage fund lineups and provide employee education. FCT partners with award winning recordkeeping platforms like Empower, Transamerica, Principal, Vanguard and Epic. In addition, FCT manages investments institutionally for endowments, foundations, non-profit organizations and credit unions. For more information, please visit fctrust.com.