Rich Dyer

, CPA
Principal

Rich serves as a Principal at Rea, bringing over 30 years of expertise in tax, treasury, accounting, and family wealth advisory services. A CPA and Mercyhurst University summa cum laude graduate, Richard specializes in merger & acquisitions, entity structuring, and exit planning for closely held businesses. Before joining Rea in 2020, he successfully ran his own firm for 15 years. Based in Wooster, he’s known for his strategic business consulting and strong communication skills. Richard serves as a key liaison between professional advisors while maintaining active memberships in AICPA and OSCPA.

What do clients enjoy about working with you?

My communication, negotiation, planning and analytical skills. I am a excellent business consultant – not just a tax guy.

What is your favorite line from the Rea Way and why?

While all of the lines of the Rea Way are important, the one that hits home for me is Never Stop Learning. Every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to apply it to future situations. The more we listen and learn, the better business advisor we can be to our clients and the better teachers we can be to our young staff.

Professional Memberships

  • AICPA
  • OSCPA

Education + Credentials

  • BA in Accounting (Summa Cum Laude) from Mercyhurst University

Areas of Expertise

  • Concentration in merger & acquisitions
  • Tax Practice Area – over 30 years of tax, treasury, accounting and family wealth advisory service experience working with closely held or family-owned businesses.
  • Entity structuring/restructuring, exit planning and taxation of closely held businesses and the individuals that own them.
  • Liaison to attorneys, investment advisors, financiers and other professional advisors

Notable Achievements

  • Ran my own firm for over 15 years before merging with Rea in 2020
  • Graduated #1 in my business class in college
  • Have 2 great kids – one is a doctor and the other is currently in medical school

Personal Insights

Weekend Hobby: Hiking with my wife, golfing or working in my yard.
Interesting Fact: I enjoy running and listening to music.

I am a hard-working, dedicated individual who works hard for my clients. I will go out of my way to ensure that the client is always taken care of in the most professional and best way possible.

Year Started with Rea

2020
Wooster
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