About Us

2019

Founding year

1000+

Clients served

30+

National carriers

Company History

Stang Life Insurance Consulting is a fiercely independent, employee-owned firm that is not constrained or influenced by policies and procedures that restrict large brokerage and asset management firms who have inherent conflicts of interest.

With complete and true objectivity and transparency, we can help you pursue your goals. Our team of fiduciaries serve your best interests in an unbiased, conflict-free manner.

Understanding the value

We offer an “open architecture” platform that provides an unlimited range of options and best-in-class solutions. Our reporting can aggregate all of your assets to create a holistic and transparent view of your complete holdings. Access to our far-ranging network creates the opportunity for favorable pricing not typically available to individual consumers.

Our team

We have a combined 20+ years of life insurance experience

Ryan Stang

President

Ryan Stang is a native of Hamburg, NY where he still currently resides. He has always had a passion for helping others. Stang graduated from Buffalo State College with a bachelor's degree in Communications. After college he pursued a career in the life insurance industry, working for Mass Mutual for ten years. Ryan left in 2019 to start his own company, Stang Insurance Consulting, with the goal of helping as many people get the best life insurance guidance as possible. In 2023, Ryan won the "Best of 716, Insurance Agent" awarded by The Buffalo News.

Ryan is an event planner by hobby. He's hosted an annual Christmas party in the City of Buffalo for over 20 years, donating a portion of the event proceeds to a different charity every year. He also successfully hosted a co-ed volleyball tournament called “Buffalo Spikes for Tykes,” which raised more than $300,000 for Jim Kelly's foundation, Kelly for Kids, in its 10 year run. As an avid sports fan, passionately rooting for all things Buffalo, Ryan currently sits on the boards for the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame Experience and Trusted Gives. Adding to fundraising and community involvement, Stang also ran successful Real Men Wear Pink campaigns from 2020-2024. He was the top fundraiser in Buffalo every year and finished as Top 10 in the country, raising over $225,000 for the American Cancer Society over those four years.

When he's not working or planning events, Ryan enjoys playing basketball, golf, hanging out with his family and supporting his wife Melanie's music and theatre school. Ryan is a proud girl-dad to Rylie, Delanie and Shaylie.

LeAnne Gerth

Director of New Business, Executive Assistant

Lizz Long

Life Insurance Advisor

Lizz Long is a dedicated Life Insurance Advisor based in Collierville, TN, with roots in a small town near Buffalo, NY. Her passion for helping others shines through in her work, whether she’s serving drinks on Broadway in Nashville or assisting clients with their insurance needs at Geico and State Farm. With five years of experience in the insurance industry, Lizz has a special affinity for life insurance, as she understands the importance of protecting families and their futures.

Outside of work, Lizz cherishes time spent with her two children, Leila and Griffin. She is an avid gym enthusiast, enjoys traveling to new destinations, and is a passionate football fan, proudly cheering for the Buffalo Bills. Known for her friendly nature and ability to engage in good conversation, Lizz is committed to supporting families in the South and ensuring they are well taken care of.

Strategic Partners

Karl Feitelberg

Sterling Resources

For Ultra Hight Net Worth

Steven Bowles

Catalyst Advisory

For Advanced Planning

Shane Stickle

Aflac

For Voluntary Benefits

Dana Cornell

Cornell Capital Holdings

Josh Coughran

Invest Titan

Rob Mertel

BeneCare

For Group Benefits, Property/Casualty

Chris Beachner

Beachner Benefits

For Medicare

Brent Zurat

Paychex

For Payroll

ERCMoney.com

For Employee Retention Credit

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