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FIDUCIARY

We are a fiduciary. This means we only act in our clients’ best interest.

Certified B Corp

B CORP™

Committed to using Business as a Force for Good™.

Riverwater Partners | Responsible Investing | Milwaukee | Small Cap Equity Strategies | Asset Management

PRINCIPLED

Dedicated to our mission to make the world a better place by growing wealth through responsible investing.

Riverwater Partners | Responsible Investing | Milwaukee | Small Cap Equity Strategies | Asset Management

INVESTING BESIDE YOU

We proudly invest our assets alongside yours.

Services

Wealth Management

Personalized responsible investment services designed to grow and protect your wealth. For Individuals and Families | For Nonprofits and Institutions

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Asset Management

Offering three actively managed small-cap separate account strategies for institutional and individual investors.

A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER

Riverwater is the intersection of our investing expertise, our contrarian thinking, and our foundational belief that small companies can have a big impact – on portfolios and the world.

Adam Peck, CFA

Investor / Entrepreneur / Community Servant / Riverwater Founder
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Q2 2025 Wealth Management Update: Staying Grounded

US Consumers and Valuation Gaps: Can the US Consumer Keep Carrying the Market? (July 15, 2025). The second quarter reminded us why staying grounded matters in investing. While markets celebrated new highs—with the S&P 500 breaking through 6,200—the foundations supporting this rally deserve closer examination. The quarter’s volatility, from April’s sharp selloff on tariff fears…

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Responsible Investment Spotlight: Calvert Asset Management

Our commitment to responsible investing isn’t separate from our return objectives—it’s integral to identifying investments that build long-term value and resilience. The example below illustrates how sustainable practices create both meaningful social impact and stronger business fundamentals. Riverwater BLUE Impact Spotlight: Advancing Human Rights in Global Supply Chains Calvert Asset Management Calvert Asset Management, a…

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Q2 2025 Small-Cap Market (and a Personal) Update

Q2 2025 Market Paradox: Trade Chaos (Check ✔), Market Rally (Check ✔) The quarter brought the paradoxical combination of unprecedented global trade volatility with surprisingly resilient market performance. From the United States’ military engagement with Iran—which counterintuitively drove oil prices below pre-war levels—to the dramatic “TACO trade” saga where Liberation Day tariffs sparked violent market…

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From Burden to Confidence

How Trustees Can Fulfill Their Duty of Care While Protecting Themselves Being named a trustee is an honor—but it also places you in a complex role, especially if you are not experienced in this area. As a trustee, you are responsible for stewarding someone’s financial legacy while balancing family dynamics, legal obligations, and investment decisions.…

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Faith-Based Investing in Practice

Riverwater’s Approach to Integrating Catholic Values Faith-based universities, foundations, and individuals seek to align their investments with their values while earning a market rate of return. This pursuit of performance with purpose aligns well with Riverwater Partners’ mission: “To make the world a better place by growing wealth through responsible investing.” Catholic institutions often follow…

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Meaningful Wealth: A Conversation with Brian Gigl, Director of Wealth Management at Riverwater Partners

At Riverwater Partners, we believe that smart investments can drive meaningful change—not just in the world, but in the lives of our clients. To bring that philosophy to life, we sat down with Brian Gigl, Director of Wealth Management, to hear about his journey, his approach to financial advising, and his perspective on guiding families…

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