Ryan L. White is an experienced attorney with more than 15 years of experience, who advises clients through complex legal, financial, and business matters with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. His practice spans tax, business, litigation, and estate planning, allowing him to guide individuals, families, and business owners through both day-to-day decisions and long-term planning.

Ryan’s practice focuses significantly on estate planning and legacy preservation, helping clients thoughtfully prepare for the future while protecting what matters most. He advises individuals, families, and business owners on the development of comprehensive estate plans, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives. His approach is designed to protect assets, address tax considerations, and facilitate the efficient transfer of wealth in accordance with each client’s objectives. He also assists business owners with business succession planning, integrating estate strategies into business structures to promote continuity and stability across generations. Ryan works with all types of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and financial advisors/Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).

With substantial experience in both the courtroom and the boardroom, Ryan provides a well-rounded perspective across litigation and transactional matters. His litigation background strengthens his ability to assess risk and advocate effectively, while his business acumen allows him to structure transactions and strategies that align with long-term objectives. Clients benefit from his ability to evaluate matters from both legal and practical perspectives, delivering advice that is grounded in real-world outcomes.

Ryan works with entrepreneurs, Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), wealth management firms, and financial services companies nationwide on business formation and growth, regulatory compliance, fiduciary responsibilities, wealth transfer planning, and corporate governance. Recognized for his experience in Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Wealth Management Law, Fiduciary Law, and Financial Services Regulatory Law, Ryan provides strategic counsel that helps clients address regulatory challenges, minimize risk, and position their businesses for long-term success in a highly regulated industry.

In addition to his practice, Ryan has been actively involved in the Kansas City legal community, including serving as President of the Johnson County Bar Foundation and as a Board of Trustees member for several legal, charitable, and professional organizations in the Kansas City area.

During his free time, Ryan enjoys playing sports with his nephews, singing in a competitive karaoke league, playing in charity golf tournaments, and camping at the lake. He is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, but his family moved to several small towns across Missouri before settling in Kansas City in 2001.

Ryan is a dependable and results-driven attorney. He provides clear, practical counsel on matters that often carry significant financial and personal impact, helping clients in Kansas City, the Midwest, and nationwide, make informed decisions with confidence. When appropriate, he also draws on a trusted network of professionals to ensure each matter is supported by the right expertise. For guidance on tax, business, litigation, or estate planning matters, contact Ryan at Seigfreid Bingham in Kansas City, Missouri.

Awards

• Kansas City Estate Planning Symposium, Tax Track Writing Competition, 2nd Place (2010)
• American Bar Association Section of Taxation Law Student Tax Challenge LL.M. Division, 1st Place (2009)
• American Bar Association Section of Taxation Law Student Tax Challenge LL.M. Division, Best Written Submission (2009)
• Marvin and Patricia Rich Corporate Law Prize. 2nd Place (2009)

Professional Affiliations

• Johnson County Bar Foundation (Past President and Trustee, Current Member)
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Earl E. O'Connor Inn of the American Inns of Court (Past Member)
• Entrepreneurial Legal Services Clinic and the Kansas City Tax Clinic at UMKC (Past Member)
• The Bacchus Foundation (Past Member)
• Past UMKC Alumni Board for the Pat Kelly Poker Tournament
• Young Professional Board of Legal Aid (Past Member)