Paul Muller

About Paul Muller

Paul D. Muller is the Founder & CEO of Vision Retirement a retirement advice, planning and implementation firm and Ridgewood Financial Advisors, a financial investment firm that focuses on commission-based brokerage and insurance solutions.On the rare occasions Paul has free time, he enjoys not only sampling the various beer styles that exist in the world but also gets a kick out of crafting his own innovative beer flavors. Occasionally, you can also find Paul teeing golf balls at local courses, riding bikes in Hilton Head, doing yard work, watching his son, David, play hockey, or simply sitting back and enjoying a nice glass of red wine as he takes in the breathtaking views of Arizona.So, besides family (Paul has three children, Cortney, Britney, and David) what takes up all of Paul’s time? That’s simple—it’s helping people.You see, if there is one thing you should know about Paul, it’s that he is driven by a desire to help others. And that’s why he launched Vision Retirement; he now gets to help clients fulfill their retirement dreams on a daily basis.However, Paul doesn’t just help people financially. Paul spends a significant portion of his time supporting various non-profit organizations such as the North Jersey Friendship House and the Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Department. He’s also a member of the Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council.Paul graduated from the State University of New York at Albany with a degree in Economics and has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He’s a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®) and holds FINRA series 6, 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities registrations through LPL Financial. Paul has also been a seven-time recipient of the Five Star Award which recognizes quality service and is awarded to less than 3% of wealth managers in New Jersey.

Experience

1. Founder and CEO

   Vision Retirement

   Sep 2012 — Present · Ridgewood, NJ, US

   Vision Retirement is an independent registered investment advisory (RIA) firm headquartered in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Our mission is to provide clients with clarity and guidance so they can enjoy a comfortable and stress-free retirement.Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. For hyperlinks to FINRA and SIPC, please refer to ‘Contact Info’ section above.Third party posts found on this profile do not reflect the views of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am/we are registered to do business, please visit

Education

• University at Albany

  BA, Economics

  1993 — 1995

• Pascack Valley High School

  General Studies

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Retirement Income Distribution
• Life Insurance
• Equities
• Disability Insurance
• Alternative Investments
• Personal Financial Planning
• Medicare Advantage
• Investment Advisory
• Fixed Income
• Financial Analysis
• Retirement Planning
• Business Strategy
• Estate Planning
• Long Term Care Insurance