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Ruggiero Investments

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Client assets under management

$116,620,298

Clients

392

7% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 5 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

98

High

Average account size

$297,501

About

Ruggiero Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high‑net‑worth clients, and also offers pension consulting to retirement plans and other organizational clients. The firm manages approximately $137.6 million for roughly 392 client relationships and produces individualized investment policy statements and model portfolios as the basis for ongoing management.

The firm’s investment approach blends multiple analysis methods — including fundamental, technical, quantitative, cyclical, charting techniques and modern portfolio theory — and emphasizes multi‑year, long‑term investment horizons (typically a 5–7 year commitment). Portfolios include a broad set of instruments such as equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs (including precious‑metals ETFs), TIPS, annuities and private placements, and RI monitors accounts regularly under its discretionary authority.

Several operational features distinguish Ruggiero from many peers: owners operate an affiliated accounting practice (Reliable Accountants), some advisors may also act as registered representatives of a broker‑dealer and as licensed insurance agents offering commissionable insurance products, and the firm maintains five offices despite its four‑advisor team. The brochure discloses a 2023 regulatory deficiency involving an unregistered associated person (since addressed with enhanced compliance procedures), and the firm also uses third‑party estate‑planning tools and maintains referral arrangements with CPAs (including paying for client tax preparation in some cases).

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Annuities General retirement planning

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee of $50,000 for Financial Planning Services (negotiable); Estate Planning Services fees start at $1,000 (project-based)

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50% annually (Portfolio Management Services, negotiable) $25,000 - $2,999,999: 2.50% annually (Pension Consulting Services) $3,000,000+: 1.25% annually (Pension Consulting Services)

Project-based

$2,000/hour for Financial Planning Services (negotiable); may also receive hourly fees for Pension Consulting Services (negotiable)

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Financial Planning Fixed Fees starting at $50,000 (negotiable); Hourly Fees at $2,000/hour (negotiable)

Main office location

Ruggiero Investments

500 S. Austrailian Avenue, Suite 608

West Palm Beach FL 33401, United States

Number of offices

5

Most active in

California · Florida · Georgia · Massachusetts · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · South Carolina · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Thomas R

Series 63, Series 65

Port Jefferson, NY

Ruggiero Investments

Thomas Ruggiero is a financial advisor with Ruggiero Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Finalis Securities, Dominion Investor Services, and Newport Coast Securities before his current roles. Outside of advisory work, he owns an accounting practice, Reliable Accountants, LLC, which provides bookkeeping and tax services. Ruggiero Investments offers advisory and planning services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, non-profits, and pension plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on documented client goals and employs a range of analytical methods alongside modern portfolio theory for long-term management.

Annuities General retirement planning
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Donald J

Series 63, Series 66

Melbourne, FL

Ruggiero Investments

Donald Johns is an investment advisor at Ruggiero Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Finalis Securities, Level Bridge Capital, and Phoenix Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ruggiero Consulting, where he assists clients with debt and equity capital raising. Ruggiero Investments provides advisory and planning services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, non-profits, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio management using a combination of analytical methods and tailors portfolios based on documented client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Annuities General retirement planning
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Thomas R

Series 63, Series 66

Port Jefferson, NY

Ruggiero Investments

Thomas Ruggiero is the president and CEO of Ruggiero Investments, a firm he has led since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dominion Investor Services, Newport Coast Securities, and Calton & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures including a company focused on creating inventions and patents, and a succession planning service for financial professionals. Ruggiero Investments provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, non-profits, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio management tailored to client goals and employs a variety of analytical methods alongside modern portfolio theory. It operates multiple offices and maintains a network of affiliated businesses, including accounting and insurance services, as well as broker-dealer relationships that enable the offering of commissionable products.

Annuities General retirement planning
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Christopher R

Series 63, Series 65

Port Jefferson, NY

Ruggiero Investments

Christopher Ruggiero is an executive vice president at Ruggiero Investments with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including SW Financial and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an entertainment business and operates a licensed real estate agency, as well as an accounting practice. Ruggiero Investments provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, non-profits, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio management tailored to client goals and employs a combination of analytical methods alongside modern portfolio theory.

Annuities General retirement planning
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