After graduating magna cum laude with an accounting degree from Penn State University, Richard “Rich” Grygier started his career in the corporate financial world. During the next 17 years, Rich worked in New York City, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Dallas. Most of that time was with Rockwell International. He also worked for the Coopers & Lybrand accounting firm and ended his corporate career as a vice president of finance for Southwestern States Bankcard Association.
Rich’s career then took an unexpected turn thanks to the dedicated efforts of Deacon Denis Simon, who helped Rich realize something was missing in his life. Rich discovered that he really enjoyed helping individuals with their financial plans and investments. That led him to change his career focus to personal financial planning. Rich saw, that in this way, he could make a big difference in people’s lives. He is interested in building long-term relationships with clients, as well as being able to quickly see the direct results from his efforts. More importantly, with guidance from Deacon Simon, Rich also began to understand the importance of developing his spiritual life.
Rich began his financial planning career with Equitable, where he met John Kvale who became Rich’s long-time business associate. After working 15 years with LPL Financial Services and six years with Signal Securities, Rich created his firm Grygier Wealth Management and began working with USA Financial.
Rich serves many different types of clients; however, he focuses on retirement income planning and investments and works with individuals to create their comprehensive financial plans. He enjoys helping them understand strategies designed to protect and grow their nest egg.
Rich has been married to his wife, Susan, for many years and has two grown daughters. They live in Irving, Texas, where they are involved in a number of church activities.