Our Team
Risley Sams, CFP® , MBA
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Risley started RHS Financial after many years serving as a Financial Advisor in the several of the major brokerage houses before setting up his own practice. As an Independent Financial Advisor (RIA), he takes the time to understand each of his client’s life goals and build a customized wealth accumulation and distribution plan that fits their needs. Risley Sams is a Certified Financial Planner®. Risley holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from California State University, Chico and an MBA in International Finance from Purdue University. He is an avid sailboat racer and an active member of the St. Francis Yacht Club and Staff Admiral of the San Francisco Bay Knarr Fleet. |
Katie Nilsen
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Katie Nilsen is the Office Manager at RHS Financial. Over the last several years she has run a number of small businesses and has held licenses in securities, insurance, and real estate, and is currently a Notary Public for the State of California. She is an honors (Cum Laude) graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in General Business and Marketing. Katie is an outdoor enthusiast, as is her family. Her two sons are avid international sailors and are members of the developmental program for the US Sailing Olympic Team. Her daughter is fascinated with the arts and is an equestrian participating in Hunter Jumper and Western styles of riding. Katie is and has been active in her local community, participating in volunteer programs and as a member of local organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, national women’s organization, and local school groups.
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