The Market Comes Back Strong
Our Clients Continue to Thrive in 2025
We're delighted to share that Riggs clients have experienced exceptional portfolio strength this year. Your success is our greatest source of pride, and we're grateful for the trust you place in us to help navigate these dynamic markets. While we can never predict every market movement with certainty, the underlying fundamentals continue to support what we believe is a robust equity environment until proven otherwise.
Looking Ahead: What Fall May Bring
As we move into fall, we anticipate the markets may experience some choppiness. Think of it as the market's way of catching its breath after a strong year. Based on current economic indicators and corporate earnings trends, we expect any pullbacks to be relatively shallow in nature. During these inevitable periods of volatility, we encourage you to stay focused on the bigger picture - your long-term financial goals remain well within reach.
We continue to approach the current environment with measured optimism. While economic indicators suggest continued strength in equity markets, we're keeping a watchful eye on potential headwinds, including Federal Reserve policy decisions and global economic uncertainties. Our time-tested investment philosophy remains your North Star: focus on quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages, reasonable valuations, and capable management teams.
Celebrating Our Team: Ann Marie's Remarkable Journey
We're thrilled to celebrate Ann Marie Healey, who recently marked her 24th anniversary with our Riggs family. Ann Marie's unwavering dedication and expertise have touched countless lives over the years. In an industry built on relationships and trust, she represents everything we value most about serving our clients with integrity and care.
Special Invitation: An Inspiring Morning with Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss
We have something truly special planned for you. Susan Shoemaker has arranged for The Honorable Liz Truss, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, to join us for an intimate Women's Leadership Breakfast on October 18th at 10:00 AM.
This promises to be a fascinating conversation with someone who has navigated leadership challenges at the highest levels. We'd love to have you join us for what will surely be an inspiring and insightful morning. Please RSVP to Ann Marie Healey - we hope to see you there!
A Moment of Pride: Honoring Our Founder's Heroic Legacy
We're deeply honored to share news that fills us with immense pride. Our Founder, Robert J. Graham, a retired Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, has been nominated for one of our nation's most extraordinary recognitions. H.R. Bill 5293, introduced in Congress on September 10, 2025, seeks to authorize the President to award Colonel Graham the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.
On May 1, 1966, then-Captain Graham displayed breathtaking courage during Operation Birmingham. Despite severe aircraft damage that made survival highly unlikely, he continued his attack on enemy forces. His selfless actions directly saved hundreds of American lives. Throughout his distinguished 28-year Air Force career, Colonel Graham flew over 500 combat missions across four tours in Vietnam.
This nomination represents a rare and sacred honor - an upgrade from the Silver Star to our nation's highest military decoration, reserved only for the most extraordinary acts of valor. We couldn't be more proud to have been founded by someone of such remarkable character and courage.
Making Your Life Easier: Our New Client Portal
Next week brings an exciting upgrade that we think you'll love. We're launching our new client portal powered by Orion, designed to make managing your financial information even more intuitive and user-friendly.
All current portal users will need to transition to the new system before September 30, 2025, but don't worry - we've got you covered. We've already carefully migrated all your document vault contents to ensure a smooth transition. If you need any assistance along the way, our team is here to help. Simply reach out to Bobby Graham, Michelle Casaldi, or Dimitri Gnall - they'll be delighted to guide you through the process.
We'd Love to Hear From You
Your experiences and feedback mean the world to us. We are currently seeking testimonials from our valued clients to help us share the story of our partnership together. If you'd like to share your thoughts about working with our team, please email info@riggsadvisors.com.
Additionally, we'd be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a Google review. We recently had an unfortunate incident where someone who has never used our services left a negative review in an attempt to extort money from us to remove it. We won't engage in such practices, but if you've enjoyed working with us, your authentic review would mean so much. You can leave a review by visiting our Google Business Profile here.