Mar 19, 2025 Welcome, Cullen!

All of us at Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors want to welcome and introduce Cullen Luckett! Cullen started working at Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors in December 2024. He graduated from the University of Nevada Reno in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in Finance. He spent the last 4.5 years in public accounting and received his Enrolled Agent (EA) license.

 

1. Describe an interesting hobby or pastime that you have.

Being from San Diego, my favorite hobby is surfing! My dad has been surfing for decades and began teaching me when I was 9. I have not been able to put      the board down since.

2. What’s something surprising that not many people know about you?

I went to a Spanish immersion school from kindergarten to 7th grade, so every subject I learned during then was in Spanish. I make a good guide for my friends when we go out of the country.

3. Do you follow any sports teams?

Baseball is my favorite. I am a die-hard Padres fan and try to go to as many games as I can, I have yet to catch a foul or home run ball though… hoping someday!

4. What’s your favorite board game?

I love Clue. I find it very fun solving mysteries and figuring out scenarios.

5. What’s something that you’ve always wanted to try or learn?

I’ve started re-learning guitar, it is something I’ve always wanted to get good at, so I am trying to dedicate more time so I can start playing wherever there is a guitar around.

6. What’s the best trip you’ve ever been on and why?

Hmm, I would say New Zealand. Everything is so beautiful, with all sorts of unique nature all around that makes it seem like you’re in a different time. I also have family there in Christchurch, so it’s great to visit them and explore the north and south islands in their camper. We bring our surfboards and hop all around to remote locations to camp and surf, many times we have the place to ourselves.

7. What special moments have you shared with loved ones recently?

I recently got engaged in November while we were vacationing in Kauai!

8. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?

I would love to do a big Europe trip and visit as many major cities and historical sites as possible, specifically Belgium where I have a lot of family history.

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