Riley Nelsen

Helping You Attain Financial Freedom

We work with each client individually to create a tailored plan just for them. As independent financial planners, we help you attain financial freedom through comprehensive planning. Through client education and setting expectations, we work with you to navigate all of your financial decisions to allow you to enjoy the financial freedom we strive to help you create.

About Us

Located in Homewood, Alabama, the Nelsen Wealth Team provides comprehensive financial planning services, including estate planning, insurance planning, and tax planning. Our team’s approach fosters a client-first environment, as we take a genuine interest in your financial future. With a distinct, personal approach to your financial strategy, the Nelsen Wealth Team provides a wide range of services to address your unique situation, helping to guide you toward your most powerful goals.

Raymond James and its advisors do not offer tax or legal advice. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

Meet Our Team

Learn more about each of the dedicated members of the Nelsen Wealth Team.

Riley Nelsen
Riley Nelsen

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner, SageSpring 

205-730-0040

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Our Location

Street Address
600 University Park Place, Suite 350 Homewood, AL 35209

Phone Number
205-730-0040

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866.712.1657
Riley Nelsen
Riley Nelsen

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner, SageSpring 
205-730-0040

Riley Nelsen 

Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner, SageSpring 

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Riley Nelsen attended Samford University in Birmingham where he majored in Finance. A college internship at SageSpring confirmed the direction he wanted to go with his finance degree and the Birmingham office provided him an opportunity to pursue a career in Financial Planning.

With his CFP® certification, Riley specializes in creating a personal planning experience for each client. As he listens to the individual needs and goals of each person for their family and their future, he works to curate a comprehensive financial, tax, and estate plan specific to their situation. His primary commitment in all of this is excellent customer service by putting his clients needs first and serving them diligently.

Riley and his wife Gigi, also a Samford graduate, decided to make Birmingham their home after college. In their free time, they enjoy spending time with their friends, their church and trying out all of the great local restaurants. Growing up in Florida, Riley spent a lot of time outdoors and is also an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys everything from hunting and fishing to the many beautiful golf courses Birmingham has to offer.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Emily Abrams
Emily Abrams

Client Service Associate, SageSpring 

Emily Abrams

Client Service Associate, SageSpring

Originally from Chicago, Emily Abrams moved to Nashville shortly after receiving her bachelor’s degree in Business Management at the University of Alabama. Before joining SageSpring, Emily worked in the healthcare industry as a compensation specialist.

As a Client Service Associate, Emily supports advisors and clients on the Snively Wealth Team and Nelsen Wealth Team. Her primary responsibilities include maintaining and opening accounts, processing money movements, and coordinating advisor/client meetings.

After discovering an interest in the financial industry, Emily was introduced to SageSpring by her sister, Maddie, who is also an associate at SageSpring. Since joining, Emily has experienced and enhanced the positive culture within her teams.

Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and of course, Archie, her family’s English Cream Golden Retriever. 

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Jeffrey T. Dobyns

CFP®, CLU, CHFC

President, SageSpring | Financial Advisor, RJFS 
615-861-6102

Jeffrey T. Dobyns

President, SageSpring | Financial Advisor, RJFS

Beyond crunching numbers and investment strategies, at SageSpring, we’re about building relationships. When you encounter Founder & President of SageSpring, Jeff Dobyns, it’s easy to understand why this is at the very heart of who we are as a firm. You won’t find stuffy formalities with Jeff; instead, you can expect to find him sharing a warm smile, communicating a compelling vision, or patiently untangling life’s complex challenges with clients. He believes in truly getting to know clients, understanding their aspirations and priorities, and navigating their financial plans with a tailored, comprehensive approach. Our team members have often been caught taking notes on Jeff’s effortless relationship skills from a distance, and we admire them for striving to learn from one of the best. 

Jeff’s financial expertise and wisdom are the perfect match to his innate people skills. Jeff holds the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification, Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChLU®) designations, and has held executive positions with financial planning firms for more than two decades. 

His dedication extends beyond the office to the boardroom and the local community, where Jeff is passionate about giving back. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Men of Valor, a prison ministry and mentoring program. Jeff also serves on the board of Send Musicians to Prison, which shares hope, healing and restoration with the imprisoned through musicians & artists. Jeff actively supports other initiatives in the community by sitting on the board of The Signatry of Middle Tennessee and the Halftime Institute of Nashville. 

Witnessing his four children, Gracyn, Hunter, Tanner, and Logan, excel on the field is almost just as rewarding, if not more, than celebrating the victories of seeing his clients overcome obstacles and build wealth. Spending weekends boating on the lake, hiking mountain trails, and fishing with his family are the moments Jeff cherishes most. It’s this grounded perspective that reveals the true meaning of wealth for Jeff: not just numbers on a page, but the freedom to create experiences that enrich your life and the lives of those you love. When you choose the Dobyns McMillin Wealth Team, you choose more than financial expertise. You choose a partner who champions your dreams, celebrates your victories, and walks besides you on the path to achieving your unique goals.

**Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.