Sam Hulse

Sam Hulse founded Higginbotham’s Retirement Plan Services (RPS) department in 1999, marking the beginning of one of the first independent retirement plan advisory firms in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. As Managing Director of RPS, Sam has built a reputation for providing specialized services to employers, focusing exclusively on employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and others. He helps clients manage fiduciary liability, implement new plans and maintain strong provider relationships to ensure high-quality service. Additionally, he provides employee education to both current and new participants to ensure that they understand their retirement options.

With a strong background as a preferred broker for top retirement plan providers like Fidelity, Empower and Principal, Sam takes pride in matching his clients with the right solutions that are tailored to their specific needs.

Before joining Higginbotham, Sam served as a retirement plan consultant at Morgan Stanley, Principal and Empower (Great West). His extensive experience across various retirement plan providers and his comprehensive understanding of the industry help to ensure that Higginbotham’s RPS department remains a leader in the field. The department is dedicated exclusively to qualified retirement plans, working with a wide range of plans, including 401(k), Defined Benefit and 403(b).

Sam has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Oklahoma State University.