Investment Management

Ken’s career in financial services began in 1987 with a small independent firm in Texas. That small firm soon merged into a much larger firm, and through that merger Ken became a Sr. Vice President in 1992. In 1994, Ken moved to Atlanta after Citigroup bought yet another company. However, less than two years after moving to Atlanta, Ken knew that he wanted to be back in the world of independent thinkers where he would not be bound by a confining company policy with its “preferred” products. As such, he resigned from his position within Citigroup companies and joined a much smaller independent firm based in the Midwest, although he remained in Atlanta.

In 2002, Ken and one of the other future cofounders of Capital Research Advisors began to map out a more strategic investment company. Using their tactical models of investment management, they designed the company which, in 2003, was launched as Capital Research Advisors, LLC. Four years later, Ken took over the responsibilities of Chief Investment Officer.

In addition to his longstanding dealings with the profit-driven market, Ken is also actively involved in the nonprofit world. He has served on the boards and committees of the Guggenheim/Rydex Advisory Board, Victoria’s Friends, the Student Scholarship Foundation of Georgia, and the Heritage Foundation. In addition, he has ongoing interests in Compassion International, the National Association of Active Investment Managers, and Camp All-American. All of these connections give Ken avenues to make contributions to the areas of life he feels are most important.

Although he is now firmly settled in Georgia, Ken has lived in various parts of the world, including the United States, Japan, Guam, and Canada.

Walter Richards’ role at CRA is Investment Advisor Representative. He is an entrepreneur and financial professional with more than 30 years of business and leadership experience.

Originally from South Africa, he immigrated to the United States in 2022. Walter’s journey into the world of finance and business began early. At 20, after completing two years of military service in South Africa, he launched his first business.

Following the 2008 global financial crisis, Walter was recruited by a rapidly growing South African bank. During his eight years there, he helped guide clients through an uncertain financial environment.

Walter’s ultimate goal is to help others build better futures. He transitioned into non-profit leadership and joined an international organization dedicated to training and empowering people through financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Walter continues to serve on the board of Work 4 A Living International, an organization that equips individuals with the skills needed to find employment, start businesses, and manage their finances responsibly.

One theme has remained constant for Walter: serving people and helping them thrive financially. Walter believes that wise planning can provide more than just security. It can create freedom and stability for families and the ability to impact others positively.

His goal is simple: to walk alongside clients as a trusted partner, helping them make sound decisions, build generational wealth and a future they can feel confident about.