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About Saint Francis Capital

From the flight deck to the fiduciary's desk

An independent firm founded on the same discipline, preparation, and judgment that a 30-year airline career demands.

Captain Kaye Riggs, Founder & President of Saint Francis Capital, in Alaska

Founder & President

Captain Kaye Riggs

Captain Kaye Riggs founded Saint Francis Capital in 2013 after a 30-year flying career — the last 22.5 years as a Captain at Continental Airlines, following earlier years flying for regional carriers. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate (737/757/767/CASA-212) and is a Series 65-licensed Investment Advisor Representative. His approach to wealth management carries the same rigor he brought to the flight deck: a clear plan, disciplined execution, and a healthy respect for what's outside your control.

Each month, we write a monthly letter to Saint Francis Capital clients, sharing market perspective alongside reflections drawn from Kaye's flying career. Read the latest edition on our Insights page.

We always sit on your side of the table.

— Captain Kaye Riggs, Founder & President

Flying career

30 years on the flight deck

1979 – Jul 1987

Pilot, Regional Airlines

Built the first chapter of a 30-year flying career at various regional carriers before moving to Continental.

Jul 1987 – Dec 2009

Captain, Continental Airlines

Flew Boeing 727, 737, 757, 767, and DC-10 aircraft based out of Denver, Guam, Manila, Los Angeles, Houston, Cleveland, Honolulu, and Newark.

ALPA, Local Council 170

Secretary-Treasurer & Director of Communications

Served the Air Line Pilots Association, Local Council 170, Newark, NJ — union leadership focused on the financial and professional interests of fellow pilots.

2013

Founded Saint Francis Capital

Launched an independent Registered Investment Advisor built specifically around the financial realities of airline careers — and open to any individual or family seeking a fiduciary advisor.

Gradient sky at high altitude transitioning from deep navy blue to warm amber near the horizon

Independent & fiduciary

Not affiliated with any brokerage, fund company, or insurance conglomerate

Saint Francis Capital is an independent Registered Investment Advisor. We are not owned by, or affiliated with, any brokerage house, mutual fund company, insurance conglomerate, or financial institution. As fiduciaries, we are obligated to act in your best interest — full stop. It's not what you do to create your wealth, but how you manage it that determines the outcome, and the most important factor in any plan is the time you have remaining to act on it.

Our office

One office, one national practice

Winder, Georgia

359 Rockwell Church Road NE
Winder, GA 30680

We serve clients across the United States — and as far as Guam. Call 800.832.9682.

The name behind the firm

Why "Saint Francis"

Saint Francis of Assisi is remembered, among other things, for his gentleness toward animals — it's part of why this firm carries his name. Kaye has always kept a houseful of rescued dogs, and that same soft spot extends into how the firm gives back: we support local animal rescue and shelter organizations, and a portion of what we give away each year goes to their work.

It's a small thing next to the work of managing a family's wealth, but it says something about how we operate — with patience, and with the same steady care for clients that Kaye brings to the dogs he's taken in.

Work with us

Start with a conversation about your plan.

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