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RIK SAYLOR
As President and Practitioner, Rik started RSF in 1996 and has advised hundreds of families and business owners towards growing, using and the passing of wealth on to loved ones. Rik’s development of an independent client best interest firm allows them the liberty of providing holistic, financially objective advice, to the families and businesses they serve. Taking the time to listen and learn about each client's unique situation is essential. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor Rik offers a truly comprehensive financial planning with awareness to lifestyle and income needs. Our "team" approach by planning collaboratively with CPAs, insurance agents and attorneys, assists in the navigation into a competent, successful financial future.
As a member of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Rik was selected and honored as the Business Person of the Year in 2010. Rik is an avid reader and has a curiosity and hunger for learning. Rik wrote/taught curriculum as a volunteer instructor for the OLLI program (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) for five years at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Dayton. Past host of "Straight Talk-Clear Decisions”, Rik shared financial insights on a weekly basis with listeners on the internet and radio, enlightening them to make better financial decisions.
Since 2002 Rik and Kim have been a blended family of 5 children and 3 grandchildren so far… Rik loves the outdoors whether it’s golfing, biking, motorcycling or boating. At their lake house, Rik relaxes and listens to music or reads a book when he’s not working on a project or hanging out with neighbors. He loves having his family and friends out to their lake house whenever possible as they love to host concerts, parties, and fun. When it comes to life, Rik loves to win but most importantly must compete for the fun of it.
As President and Practitioner, Rik started RSF in 1996 and has advised hundreds of families and business owners towards growing, using and the passing of wealth on to loved ones. Rik’s development of an independent client best interest firm allows them the liberty of providing holistic, financially objective advice, to the families and businesses they serve. Taking the time to listen and learn about each client's unique situation is essential. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor Rik offers a truly comprehensive financial planning with awareness to lifestyle and income needs. Our "team" approach by planning collaboratively with CPAs, insurance agents and attorneys, assists in the navigation into a competent, successful financial future.
As a member of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Rik was selected and honored as the Business Person of the Year in 2010. Rik is an avid reader and has a curiosity and hunger for learning. Rik wrote/taught curriculum as a volunteer instructor for the OLLI program (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) for five years at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Dayton. Past host of "Straight Talk-Clear Decisions”, Rik shared financial insights on a weekly basis with listeners on the internet and radio, enlightening them to make better financial decisions.
Since 2002 Rik and Kim have been a blended family of 5 children and 3 grandchildren so far… Rik loves the outdoors whether it’s golfing, biking, motorcycling or boating. At their lake house, Rik relaxes and listens to music or reads a book when he’s not working on a project or hanging out with neighbors. He loves having his family and friends out to their lake house whenever possible as they love to host concerts, parties, and fun. When it comes to life, Rik loves to win but most importantly must compete for the fun of it.
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- State: Ohio
- Postal Code: 45014
- Country: United States
- Designations: CEPA
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