Founder & Chief Investment Officer Ronald J. Briggs Jr., FIC, CRPC® is a seasoned financial professional with over four decades of industry experience and the founder of A Smarter Way to Invest (ASWTI). As the Chief Investment Officer, Ron plays a key role in shaping the Firm’s disciplined, risk-managed investment philosophy. Ron leads the portfolio management team to guide strategy and client experience, bringing a fiduciary-first perspective focused on long-term planning and navigating market volatility.