Paul Ried
Paul Ried is the Founder and President of Paul R. Ried Financial Group, a leading financial management firm specializing in retirement planning. In his roles, Paul provides leadership to the firm as well as advises clients in the planning process. He is passionate about helping clients achieve and maintain an enjoyable retirement through a team centered service-based collaborative approach. Paul has been consistently recognized by national, industry, and local publications as a leader in the financial services industry. He has been advising corporate employees, managers, and executives in all aspects of retirement planning and wealth management for over thirty years.
Paul Ried Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and President
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Investment Adviser Representative
Academic History
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B.A., Business and Communications
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M.B.A., Finance and International Business
EARLY CAREER
Prior to launching his firm, he held corporate positions in business planning, accounting and international business at PACCAR and The Boeing Company.
He is a Boeing off-hours training instructor, where he taught over 450 seminars and classes to more than 12,000 Boeing employees worldwide.
His topics include Boeing VIP, Retirement and Investment Planning, Mutual Funds, Insurance Strategies and Estate Planning.
RECOGNITIONS
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors, 2016–2024
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2019–2024
Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014–2023
Barron's Top 1,00 Financial Advisors, 2009–2013
Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisors, 2016–2018
Registered Rep's Top 100 Independent Advisors, 2011
DESIGNATIONS
He is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and Investment Adviser Representative (IAR).
He holds registrations in securities and insurance licenses.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Financial Services Institute
Auto Angels, Bellevue, WA
Boeing Bluebills, Olympic Peninsula Chapter
Community Health Care of Pierce County
Eastside Friends of Seniors
Marketplace Connection
Seattle Union Gospel Mission
Seafair Clowns
Treasures of Africa
Lifewire