After more than 37 years in the financial services industry, Rick Trippel retired from Strong Valley Wealth and Pension, as a Senior Wealth Manager. Rick dedicated his career to placing clients’ needs above large corporate interests and was committed to maintaining quality client relationships with face-to-face meetings, access to better technology, and delivering truly independent advice. Rick shared his values of trust and integrity, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of his clients. Rick leaves a long legacy of listening to client needs, while managing assets for individuals, corporations, corporate retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. 

Rick's career started in 1987, when he became registered and joined Shearson Lehman Brothers. In 1998, Rick achieved his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Rick graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1977.

Having lived in Fresno his entire life, Rick feels fortunate to have made many good friends in the San Joaquin Valley. He is a former board member of the Fresno/Madera Youth for Christ, a past deacon of the board for New Covenant Community Church in Fresno, and a past president for Fort Washington Golf & Country Club. He and his wife Jeannie have two children and 5 grandchildren. In retirement, Rick looks forward to spending time with his family, traveling, as well as hunting, fishing, and golfing.