The Pilot Approach


Although our practice is primarily divided into two groups, a common thread serves as the foundation for every relationship- client education. We strongly believe in teaching clients along the way, enlightening them about certain strategies and products, and coaching them on how to make well informed decisions. As challenges lie ahead, we take pride in navigating our clients through financial turbulence.

Most of our clients are retirees or baby boomers nearing retirement. Just like you, they have worked long and hard to build up their nest eggs and look forward to spending more time with family, enjoying a new hobby, or traveling to new places. Our goal is to create sound investment plans for Our clients seeking to:

  • Have a dependable income stream throughout their retirement.
  • Transfer assets to loved ones.
  • Address health care/long term care needs.

 In today’s ever changing markets, it is not prudent to leave your financial future on autopilot. Start working with an insightful, articulate, and passionate advisor that will care about your assets more than anyone else without your last name.

Proud to work with a nationally recognized teammate

At The Gryphon Group, we are very proud that Financial Advisor Ryan Griego has received the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor Award in 2022 and 2023 and an AdvisorHub Advisor to Watch in 2022. It’s an honor to have a teammate nationally recognized as one of the best in the industry—because it means we are serving our clients well. Congratulations Ryan!

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Why investors choose RBC Wealth Management

At RBC Wealth Management, we’re proud to be one of the largest full-service securities firms in the nation. There are thousands of investment firms to choose from out there, but investors pick us because we offer a comprehensive approach to wealth management and world-class investment solutions. Moreover, we have a reputation for integrity and reliability.

Global Insight Midyear Outlook

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Curves ahead

Major markets and economies will continue to navigate around Washington and Fed policies. On the road ahead, there are at least two new factors to consider. Read the Global Insight Monthly »

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Disclosures

The 2022 Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" award was announced April 2022. Data as of 6/30/2021. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.

The 2022 AdvisorHub “Advisors to Watch” award was announced September 2022. Data as of 12/31/2020 and 12/31/2021 was provided and considered for this award. The ranking recognizes advisors across the country for their quality of practice, professionalism, character and community involvement. Criteria considered included: assets under management, production/revenue, team size and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This award is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

The 2023 Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" award was announced April 2023. Data as of 6/30/2022. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.

Ryan Griego is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. California Insurance License # 0L65835.

Josh Croy is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. California Insurance License # 4270973.