Investment Committee
The Investment Committee for RCM Investments plays an important role in providing investment advice to our clients. Therefore, we require the members of the Investment Committee to meet certain educational requirements. In fact, RCM requires members of the Investment Committee and the Market Review Committee to have earned at least a Master’s Degree in finance or a related financial field and/or the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. In addition, we require a minimum of ten years of prior experience in investment management.
J. Anthony Riggs, MBA
Founder/President and Chief Investment Officer
Chairman of the Investment Committee
Tony Riggs began his career as a registered representative for InterSecurities, Inc. in 1993. In 1995 he became a Securities Trader and Team Leader for Fidelity Investments. In 1998 Tony joined CLS Investments, a professional money management firm, as a portfolio manager. He quickly worked his way up to being the Chief Investment Officer and in 2001 was asked to be the Chairman of the Investment Committee.
In April of 2002, Tony founded his own money management company, Riggs Capital Management, LLC (RCM Investments). Tony founded the company based on the thought that he could create an investment advisory firm with sound principles, a disciplined investment strategy, and fair competitive pricing. Today, RCM is an SEC-registered professional money management firm with clients nationwide.
As Founder/President and Chief Investment Officer for RCM, Tony not only serves as Chairman of the Investment Committee, but also provides creative vision for RCM and its staff. Tony received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with an emphasis in finance from Brigham Young University. In addition, he received a Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance from the University of Utah. Tony enjoys spending time with his wife, Marlene, and their seven children.
Tony currently holds Series 65 and Insurance registrations.
Cameron W. Foster, CFP®
Partner and Vice President
Cameron joined RCM Investments as Partner and Vice President in March of 2005. He brings a diverse background in investment analysis and retirement income planning from his years as a Retirement Counselor for Fidelity Investments and Investment Advisor for Goldman Sachs & Co. Holding the Certified Financial Planning designation and serving on the RCM Investment Committee, Cameron is responsible for ensuring that investment solutions properly reflect and help clients achieve their unique pre and post-retirement goals.
Cameron graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Westminster College. In his time away from the office, Cameron spends his time with his wife and their combined eight children. As a family, the Foster’s love to travel, exercise, play sports, bicycle, and do all things outdoors in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
Additionally, Cameron holds Series 65 and Insurance registrations.
James Houston, CFP®
Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager
James joined RCM Investments in 2014. Prior to joining RCM Investments, James worked for 18 years in a similar role for Turnberry Financial Services. James was an integral part of helping Turnberry grow from $6 million in assets under management to over $200 million in assets. James brings an array of skills to the RCM team including experience in constructing diversified and low-cost portfolios, stress testing portfolios, and conducting manager due diligence. James also has experience in evaluating and implementing alternative investment strategies including covered-call income strategies, absolute return, fixed income, and managed futures strategies.
James graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance. He has been a Certified Financial Planner™ professional since 2006. Another of James great accomplishments is raising his four daughters with his beautiful wife Heather. James enjoys, fishing, surfing, boating and studying Meteorology along with supporting his daughters who all play competitive soccer.
James holds a Series 65 registration.