Richard W. Paul & Associates

Overview

Richard W. Paul & Associates was founded in 2011 by Rich Paul, a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. The firm operates as a fee-only fiduciary RIA serving individuals, HNW families, and charitable organizations primarily in Michigan. Unlike a single-family office, it manages wealth for multiple unrelated clients. The firm's strategy centers on retirement planning, including financial planning, portfolio management, risk management, and insurance coverage. The team of eight advisors — including CFP professionals Steve Paul, Matt Paul, Matt Dombrowski, and Taylor Peterson — collectively claims 80 years of industry experience. Offices are located in Novi (headquarters), Troy, and Ann Arbor, MI. No public portfolio or specific holdings are disclosed. Total AUM is not publicly disclosed. The firm reports no assets under management figures on its website or in regulatory filings visible through its public presence. Known operational events include the expansion to a Troy office (by appointment only) and an Ann Arbor office (by appointment only), though exact dates are not provided. The firm's structural differentiator is its explicit adherence to the fiduciary standard — stating on its website that it acts in clients' best interest — combined with a multi-generational team that includes three Paul family members. This family-run governance model is a key feature for clients seeking continuity and personal accountability in retirement planning.