Meet Sam
Sam Katigan focuses on integrating unique asset solutions with broader trust and private wealth offerings for SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions, leveraging SS&C MineralWare to manage minerals, royalties, and non-operated working interests. He began his career as a land analyst with MineralWare and has held a variety of roles that deepened his expertise in unique asset management and income reporting. Sam works closely with clients and internal teams to enhance the platform, streamline reporting and analysis, and ensure seamless integration across solutions.
He earned a BBA in Finance from Texas Christian University (TCU).
Sam's Insights
December 3, 2025
In a tech-driven world, building your own mineral management software can seem like an obvious choice. With AI tools and in-house developers at your disposal, creating a custom solution tailored to your organization feels innovative and potentially cost-saving.
By: Sam Katigan
April 17, 2025
A single trust can hold farmland in Kansas, surface and mineral rights in Texas, non-participating royalty interests in Oklahoma, and overriding royalty interests in North Dakota—and that’s just the start. As portfolios diversify, trustees are juggling more asset classes, data, and demands than ever before.
By: Sam Katigan
December 3, 2024
Managing mineral rights is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of land ownership. The hidden wealth beneath the surface—whether it's oil, gas, or other valuable resources—can be a powerful financial asset, but only if it's properly managed.
By: Sam Katigan