Craig Riggs is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Riggs Capital Management, which he helped transition into Merit Financial Advisors, as well as Emerson Equity LLC, DFPG Investments, and Orchard Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he holds leadership roles in several holding companies and business ventures. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios managed through centrally developed models while allowing advisor customization, and provides a range of wealth-management services including financial planning, retirement advice, and employee financial-wellness programs.

James Houston is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors since 2025. He previously worked at DFPG Investments, Inc. and Riggs Capital Management. Houston is also managing member of Rockbeds Enterprises, LLC, a holding company for his Merit stock. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach centered on centrally managed portfolios, allowing advisors to customize strategies for their clients.

Cameron Foster is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors since 2025. He previously worked at Emerson Equity LLC, DFPG Investments, Inc., Orchard Securities, and spent 20 years at Riggs Capital Management, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Fosteca, Inc. LLC, a holding company for his ownership interests related to his former firm. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary authority, supported by internal and third-party management resources.

Jay Riggs is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Merit in 2025, he was president and founder of Riggs Capital Management LLC for 23 years and has worked with firms including Emerson Equity LLC, DFPG Investments, Inc., and Orchard Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Riggs manages several personal business entities, including Bocephus Enterprises LLC. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth management services with an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios using centrally managed sleeves and customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Committee.