by Kevin Slater, CEO, Owner, SoundView Advisors
I met Kevin Rigg in the summer of 2005 when he came to interview at our predecessor firm, Stoltenberg & Associates. He showed up with a busy toddler and his wife, Annie, to our old office on Black Lake Boulevard. In his excitement, he accidentally locked his keys in their car. Soon thereafter, his daughter crawled under a desk and took down our office server. It was an impressive introduction!
It was clear that Kevin was bright, sincere, and willing to trade the heat of Eastern Idaho for the wet gray of Olympia (one of Bruce’s interview questions). He worked in a CPA firm but spent as much time as he could helping clients with investments and broader planning. We were a small company moving to a more comprehensive service model and he was the perfect addition.
It didn’t take long for Kevin to make an impact. He is friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic. He quickly brings joy and a sense of connection to people around him. He is analytical, has good business instincts, and seems to gain a solid understanding of anything quite rapidly. Most of you know that he is respectful, kind, thoughtful, and a good listener. He works hard to deliver for our clients and our team. He is exactly the kind of person you want as a partner.
It has been an honor to have him as a business partner for the past 12 years. We have walked together through many challenges together: from plummeting stock markets to uncooperative technology to partner retirements to business growing pains. He has been patient, insightful, and a fantastic partner. Here’s to another 15 years of working together!