Paul R. Ried Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning.
Paul R. Ried Financial Group reports 1,060 clients. They include 658 individual clients, 401 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization. Of its assets, 99.1% ($1.26B across 2,498 accounts) are managed with discretion; $10.9M across 18 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 62% | 26% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 38% | 74% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 658 | $329M | 25.9% | $500K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 401 | $939M | 74.0% | $2.34M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $424K | 0.0% | $424K |
| Total | 1,060 | $1.27B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 658
- Regulatory AUM
- $329M
- AUM share
- 25.9%
- Avg. per client
- $500K
- Clients
- 401
- Regulatory AUM
- $939M
- AUM share
- 74.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.34M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $424K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $424K
Total
- Clients
- 1,060
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.27B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
Paul R. Ried Financial Group charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its PEAC Investment Advisory Program. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.25% |
| $1M–$2.5M | 1.00% |
| $2.5M–$7.5M | 0.75% |
| $7.5M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Financial planning is a fixed fee, typically $550 to $2,000 depending on the arrangement; PEAC program clients have planning at no additional charge.
Paul Ried owns 75% or more of Paul R. Ried Financial Group. The leadership team of Paul R. Ried Financial Group includes President Paul Ried. It has 12 employees, 8 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Paul RiedPresident/CEO
- Adam JordanCCO
Investment adviser representatives
9 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Adam Jordan
- Timothy Ross Kimmel
- Kelly Andrew Kolstad
- Georgia Ann Maloy
- Jason Paul Miller
- Kenneth Wayne Powell
- Paul Richard Ried
- Daniel Yinfu Shen
- Stanley Theodore Woodrome
Staff
- 12 employees
- 8 in advisory functions
- 9 state-registered reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC
Paul Ried
Control person · since July 1986
Paul R. Ried Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $831M (March 2021) to $1.27B (March 2026); clients rose from 985 to 1,060 and employees from 10 to 12.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $1.27B | 1,060 | 12 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $1.06B | 1,038 | 10 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $981M | 1,051 | 8 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $876M | 1,013 | 8 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $969M | 1,008 | 10 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $831M | 985 | 10 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Paul R. Ried Financial Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Washington.
Washington · 1 listed address
- 10801 Main Street, Suite 201, BellevueHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 10801 Main Street, Suite 201, Bellevue, WA 98004-6366
- Website
- paulried.com
- Phone
- 425-646-6777
- @paul-ried-financial-group-llc
- SEC file
- 801-113796
- Founded
- 2018
- Structure
- Washington LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Paul R. Ried Financial Group uses Pershing ($1.27B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Paul R. Ried Financial Group does not have custody of client assets.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $1.27B100%
At year end, Paul R. Ried Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (97%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $229M across 47 positions; the largest are Mfs Active Exchange Traded F (14.2%), Sprott Fds TR (12.6%) and Goldman Sachs ETF TR (9.7%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks1%
- Funds97%
- Cash2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $229M
- Reported 13F value
- 47
- Positions
- 81.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +6.4%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Mfs Active Exchange Traded F · Value ETF14.2%
- Sprott Fds TR · Sprott Critical12.6%
- Goldman Sachs ETF TR · Activebeta Int9.7%
- Goldman Sachs ETF TR · Activebeta US LG8.6%
- Microsoft Corp.8.5%
- Goldman Sachs ETF TR · Activebeta US7.6%
- Abrdn Precious Metals Basket · Physcl Precs Met6.4%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Str MSCI Usaq6.2%
- American Centy ETF TR · Avantis All EQT4.4%
- Apple Inc.3.5%
Together, the ten largest are 81.7% of reported value.
How many clients does Paul R. Ried Financial Group have?
Paul R. Ried Financial Group has 1,060 clients and manages $1.27 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 658 individual clients, 401 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 3 March 2026
What services does Paul R. Ried Financial Group offer?
Paul R. Ried Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Paul R. Ried Financial Group charge?
Paul R. Ried Financial Group charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its PEAC Investment Advisory Program. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Paul R. Ried Financial Group use?
Paul R. Ried Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $1.27B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 3 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Paul R. Ried Financial Group have?
Paul R. Ried Financial Group has 9 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 12 employees, and 8 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Paul R. Ried Financial Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Paul R. Ried Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 97% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 2% cash and equivalents and 1% exchange-traded equities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Paul R. Ried Financial Group?
Paul R. Ried Financial Group’s direct owner is Paul Ried (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 3 March 2026
How does Paul R. Ried Financial Group get paid?
Paul R. Ried Financial Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Paul R. Ried Financial Group registered with the SEC?
Yes, Paul R. Ried Financial Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 3 August 2018. Its CRD number is 297284 and its SEC file number is 801-113796.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 3 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Paul R. Ried Financial Group?
Paul R. Ried Financial Group’s main office is at 10801 Main Street, Suite 201, Bellevue, WA 98004-6366. Its phone number is 425-646-6777. Its website is paulried.com.