Christopher Riegg began his career as an audit supervisor at JP Morgan Chase, followed by time at US Bank and L. William Teweles and Co., before joining Promontory Point Capital as a partner in 2004. During his extensive career in the financial services industry, Christopher Riegg has provided leadership advising services to business owners and executives operating across a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, services, and the technology sector.
Christopher Riegg has supported numerous manufacturing companies dealing with a myriad of challenges. Research indicates that 16 of the nation’s 18 manufacturing segments is expected to grow between 1 percent and 4 percent in 2025. However, manufacturers will face several challenges, such as rising costs. Wages are predicted to increase between 2.7 percent and 3.5 percent along with an 8 percent to 9 percent increase in healthcare benefits costs. In addition to a 5.3 percent increase in raw material inputs other than plastic resin, wholesale energy expenses are expected to rise by nearly 20 percent between 2025 and 2028.
Manufacturing companies can address rising costs through several strategies, such as negotiating stronger contracts on raw materials and components. Financial strategists can help business owners to refinance their debts and use the resulting cash to pay off existing debts or meet other short-term obligations. Additional options range from vetting alternative suppliers for better rates to reducing inventory or striking a better balance between inventory and demand to minimize carrying costs.
The American distribution industry is also preparing for growth in 2025 due to supply chain stability and emerging technologies, including continued artificial intelligence developments and automated driving innovations. Now more than ever, distribution business leaders require the insight of financial strategists such as Christopher Riegg, who is familiar with the flexibility needed to take advantage of growth opportunities and avoid common pitfalls. A few challenges faced by distribution company leaders include disruptions to logistics and supply chain operations, inventory management issues, and integrating new technologies.
Christopher Riegg has also worked with clients in the service industry. America’s diverse service industry experienced a downturn in growth in March 2025. With input prices still rising, employment in the service industry has begun to shrink. Several factors have impacted the nation’s service industry. Growth in the service sector is vitally important to the United States economy, as it accounts for over two-thirds of the overall economy.
Finally, Christopher Riegg is well-versed in the needs of leaders in America’s technology sector. According to the Wall Street Journal, the nation’s tech industry remains poised for continued growth, with some pundits estimating a global spending increase of 9.3 percent throughout 2025. The software and data center segments are particularly healthy and are expected to grow by double-digits.
While prospects are bright for the tech industry, business leaders continue to face a wide range of problems and challenges. Chief among these issues is the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks, which have become both more frequent and more sophisticated in recent years. Cyberattacks and security breaches can significantly disrupt business operations, harm public opinion, and depress employee morale. Leaders are advised to invest in top-tier cybersecurity measures in 2025.
Christopher Riegg can also help tech company leaders leverage emerging technologies for tangible business outcomes and defined goals. This is a particularly important strategy for business owners in end-user industries dealing with the advent of digital technologies.