Marketing Team
Debbie Rath has been in the pension industry since the 1970’s. She joined HICKS in 1997 and was instrumental in bringing tiered allocations to our firm. Debbie has trained many of our administrators, runs proposal and works with our actuary to design state-of-the-art plans. She works with our wholesalers and is available for all research questions and issues.
Samantha Nethington has been with HICKS since 2006. She currently runs our document department and has helped design and restate over 1,600 plans. In addition, as webmaster she has helped us create a state-of-the-art website with its content changing daily.
Tom Hicks has been consulting for over 30 years. He started out as a bay area consultant for Hicks Pension while attending JFK law school. Learning from his father, Dave Hicks, the founder of Hicks Pension Service, Tom uses the “circle talk” method to educate his clients about various types of pension plans. Tom has trained and mentored several consultants through the years and continues to service the Tahoe area.
Chris Ressa
Chris brings a wealth of expertise to NH Hicks as a consultant, drawing from extensive experience spanning over 15 years as a financial advisor. His career includes a decade dedicated to the intricacies of retirement plans, encompassing comprehensive plan design consultation, meticulous day-to-day administration management, and adept participant support through both individual guidance and group presentations. Prior to his financial career, Chris spent 18 years as a dedicated high school math teacher and basketball coach, exemplifying his commitment to education and leadership. Outside of work, Chris enjoys time with his family in Lake Tahoe, and he enthusiastically supports his teenage children in their diverse interests, from basketball to dance and acting performances.