About Us
Welcome to Rigden Capital Strategies
Always Fiduciaries. Always Fee-Only. Always Independent.
Our Story
Founded to challenge the traditional advisory model.
For decades, the industry has relied on standardized portfolios, product-driven advice, and opaque fee structures — approaches that rarely address the needs of people with complex financial lives. We believe financial advice should be different.
As a fee-only fiduciary Registered Investment Advisor, we are committed to acting in our clients' best interests in accordance with our fiduciary duty. Our advice is free from commissions and designed to reduce conflicts — supporting clarity, transparency, and alignment.
Everything we do is built on a custom financial plan — the foundation of every recommendation we make. Your plan is developed directly between you and your advisor. It is never high-level, and its construction is never outsourced. It is deeply personalized and alive, evolving with your goals, tax situation, and the markets as life changes.
A note on our name: across traditions, Rigden evokes wisdom and a peaceful river by the valley — a fitting reminder of the steady, principled counsel we strive to provide.
Because financial advice shouldn't feel like a sales pitch. It should feel like a partnership.
See how we challenge the two traditional camps of the advisory industry
Credentials
Our team has achieved the following designations
CFP®
Certified Financial Planner
CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst
RSSA™
Registered Social Security Analyst
EA
Enrolled Agent
Our Team
Decades of experience
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Joshua Rigden
Wealth Advisor
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Christian West
Wealth Advisor
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Richard Dombrowski
Wealth Advisor
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Jared Crawford
Wealth Advisor
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Emily Dyer-Wolfe
Wealth Advisor
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Neil Connolly
Wealth Advisor
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Abby Thomson
Research Associate
Kaden Piel
Research Associate
Shelley Sloan
Office Admin
Our Core Convictions
Excellence is rarely achieved individually
These core convictions equate to VIP — Value, Integrity, and Progress — the standard that shapes every relationship and recommendation we deliver.
Value
At the heart of our firm lies an unwavering commitment to producing tangible, meaningful value for every client. Talk is cheap without results — we prioritize follow-through and impactful outcomes that truly make a difference.
Integrity
The bedrock principle behind every action and decision is unwavering integrity — choosing what is right over what is merely convenient. Combined with collaborative teamwork, it shapes everything we deliver.
Progress
Our commitment to our clients is paramount, and true excellence in serving them is rarely achieved individually. It requires a dedicated team, united in its pursuit of the highest standards, fueled by a constant drive for progress and innovation. This shared commitment empowers us to overcome challenges and deliver solutions and results that drive client success.
Our Investment Council
An independent Registered Investment Advisory firm supported by a council of experts — the team that drives our investment thesis and portfolio strategies. Independent perspectives, rigorous debate, and a single goal: better outcomes for our clients.
Here is our process: we hold quarterly meetings with industry professionals outside of Rigden Capital to validate, stress-test, and challenge our portfolios, investment strategies, and investing philosophies — ensuring our recommendations stand up to outside scrutiny.
Locations
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado — with offices across the nation, serving clients wherever life takes them.
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