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  "slug": "paul-r-ried-financial-group-llc-bellevue-wa-297284",
  "primary_business_name": "PAUL R. RIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC",
  "legal_name": "PAUL R. RIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC",
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  "city": "Bellevue",
  "state": "WA",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "42660",
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    "common_name": "Seattle",
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    "TX",
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    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/PAUL-RIED-FINANCIAL-GROUP-LLC",
    "https://paulried.com",
    "https://twitter.com/PAULRIEDGROUP",
    "https://youtube.com/PaulRiedFinancial"
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/297284",
  "city_as_filed": "BELLEVUE",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/paul-r-ried-financial-group-llc-bellevue-wa-297284",
  "display_name": "Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC",
  "summary": "Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Bellevue, WA, registered since 2018, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 3, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC (CRD 297284): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"
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  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses"
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  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 3, 2026 states: Flat fee: $550 to $2,000 (Financial Planning fees). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC located?",
      "a": "Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC's principal office is in Bellevue, WA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 297284."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC reports $1,268,180,179 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 3, 2026 (99% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $831,065,473 in the October 2021 data and $1,268,180,179 in the October 2026 data, up 53%. Total employees: 10 in October 2021 and 12 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (658); high net worth individuals (401); charitable organizations (1)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC use?",
      "a": "Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Pershing LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/297284"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 8. Regulatory assets under management went from $1,061,462,332 to $1,268,180,179 (+19%)."
    }
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        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 8.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $1,061,462,332 to $1,268,180,179 (+19%)."
      ]
    }
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  "fees_from_brochure": {
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    "quotes": [
      "Our Financial Planning fees are calculated and charged on a fixed fee basis, typically ranging from $550 to $2,000, depending on the specific arrangement reached with the client."
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    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
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  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "Pershing LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "PERSHING LLC",
      "affiliated": false
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  "custodians_note": "Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.",
  "markdown_url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/paul-r-ried-financial-group-llc-bellevue-wa-297284.md",
  "clients": [
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  "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/297284",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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