Paul C. Becht is an Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Innovative Retirement Associates. He has over 20 years in the financial industry and is known for his ability to help find the right retirement planning strategy for his clients. Paul enjoys striving to maximize retirement income while minimizing risk. He prides himself on being very honest with his advice and makes certain to educate clients so they understand important details before making a decision.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Paul held senior positions for Prudential Life Insurance Company of America, Prudential Securities, Wachovia Securities* and Wells Fargo Advisors. Paul earned a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation in 2006.

Paul and his wife, Lianne have three grown children. They enjoy attending church, theater performances, and traveling, especially to visit family and friends in Vegas. They have participated in bowling and corn hole leagues. While they may not be professionals in either sport, they really like making light of their talent and building lasting memories with friends. They also enjoy the outdoors and look forward to pontoon rides, fishing, walks in the desert and taking in the beautiful scenery wherever they venture.


* Predecessor firms of Wells Fargo Advisors

CA Insurance License Number: 0D74024. Resident State WI.

John Yagla, CFP®, is an Executive Vice President of Innovative Retirement Associates. He has over 35 years in the financial service industry and has been a lifelong student of the markets. He has a passion for helping his clients meet and exceed their financial goals and dreams. He is proud of having long-term client relationships that span multiple generations

After spending 20 years at Wells Fargo Advisors in a variety of Branch and Complex management roles, John decided to return to his roots as a financial advisor and decided to join Innovative Retirement Associates in 2024 where he still has access to all the extensive products and services of the Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC platform.

John earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1985 with a double major in Economics and Sociology. In 2000, John earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, which is awarded only to those who complete a rigorous course of study and abide by a strict code of ethics to maintain their technical competency.

John and his wife Brenda live in Waukesha, WI and enjoy spending as much time as possible in Door County enjoying the beauty of the peninsula and biking the back roads and trails of the Badger State. They also enjoy travel, especially Cruise vacations and sailing to new ports of call as they discover new places far and wide.

Lianne has been a valuable “behind the scenes” resource to Innovative Retirement Associates. Lianne was instrumental in selecting, moving and organizing the West Bend office. She became an official member of our team in the fall of 2019. Lianne continues to be an important member in the growth and continued success of Innovative Retirement Associates.

Lianne was a computer programmer in her prior professional career. She chose to focus on family when her position was moved outside the state. She continues to provide care and assistance to many families, friends, and neighbors as well as volunteering at our local church and American Legion Post 384.

Paul has always depended on Lianne to maintain the family schedule and manage the homestead while he was in the office or meeting with clients. Lianne is happy to work alongside Paul in the office just as they have throughout their lives together.