Rick joined his father and mentor, Dick Kelley, in 2007 to help grow and adapt the business from a transactional model to one focused on clients' comprehensive financial well-being. With nearly 30 years of consultative solution selling from both consumer-related and business-driven industries, Rick brings valuable insight into the diverse challenges facing our clients, their families, and their businesses.
As an Accredited Wealth Manager (AWM) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), Rick focuses on working with high-net-worth families who seek simple yet customized wealth strategies. Rick is known for his friendly, collaborative approach with clients, ensuring their financial plans align with their broader life needs and goals. His work includes building and managing municipal bond portfolios, stock portfolios, life insurance planning, and identifying private investment opportunities. He places a strong emphasis on tax efficiency and regularly collaborates with clients' tax and estate counselors to optimize outcomes across their complete financial timeline.
Rick has passed the Series 7 and 66 exams and holds his Life and Health insurance licenses. He earned the Accredited Wealth Manager (AWM) designation in 2010 and the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation from The American College of Financial Services in 2016. Financial Advisors who successfully complete their AWM training possess advanced knowledge of key wealth management strategies important to high-net-worth clients, including investments, retirement planning, insurance, charitable giving, estate planning, and business succession solutions. Additionally, RICP training provides knowledge in personalized retirement planning.
Community Involvement & Personal Interests
As an Omaha native, Rick is passionate about community service and currently serves on the Westside Community Schools Foundation Board. He is a past board member of the Omaha Children's Hospital and Medical Center Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Omaha. Rick is a University of Kansas graduate and avid Jayhawk supporter. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, and traveling.