- Mon - Fri: 09:15 am to 04:15 pm
Choosing the right Wealth Management Firm is the cornerstone to the success of your goal. At Ruggiero Investments, we believe in delivering a Five Star quality service that is authentic, honest, reliable, and exclusive to your financial needs.
We have years of experience helping clients prepare for the unknown while meeting their financial needs & goals.
As an independent wealth management firm, our clients are our priority, and, as a fiduciary, we act in the best interest of our clients’ given goals and objectives.
Ruggiero Investments is driven to help you achieve your financial goals with proper planning and thoughtful execution for continued growth.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As Founder and CEO of Ruggiero Investments, Thomas A. Ruggiero has over 30 years of extensive knowledge and experience in the financial industry, which he puts to good use in service to our appreciative clients. Thomas has served in multiple roles and capacities, including senior executive positions within Fortune 500 companies.
These companies include JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, Citibank, & HSBC, where he provided recognizably brilliant leadership, direction, and mentorship to his peers and colleagues. Throughout his affiliations, his success has been attributable to his philosophy and core values focused around transparency, integrity, honesty, and loyalty. Since he founded Ruggiero Investments, these principles have been the pillars of the company, created with the vision and values of a company that is truly devoted to “client-centricity.”
Thomas Anthony Ruggiero has received numerous awards from some of the top Fortune 100 financial service companies for his business acumen and exceptional results. Responsible for a Fortune 500 bank investment program, including managing more than 1,100 financial advisors, Thomas led the company to increasing its market value to $4.52 billion in brokerage assets under management as well as raising net revenues to $72 million. Thomas continues to implement these same strategies at Ruggiero Investments, and he continues to be recognized and respected as a successful investment professional in the financial services industry.
Mr. Ruggiero offers sound, reliable financial guidance that results in his clients attaining their financial goals. As CEO, he is committed to the company’s mission of providing objective, unbiased advice to clients based on their specific objectives and life goals.
Mr. Ruggiero studied business at Farmingdale State University, New York.
General Industry/Products Exam
Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination
State Securities Law Exam
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Series 9 – General Securities Sales Supervisor – Options Module Examination
Series 10 – General Securities Sales Supervisor – General Module Examination
Series 24 – General Securities Principal Examination
State Insurance License
Florida Health, Life, Annuity Insurance License
New York State Health, Life, Annuity Insurance License
PRESIDENT
Thomas W. Ruggiero serves as President of Ruggiero Investments. After an extensive career in the aeronautical industry, he took the knowledge and business acumen he had developed there and transitioned those skills in the financial services industry.
Tom believes both knowledge and education are critical parts of the advisor-client relationship. He has learned the importance of developing a very clear understanding of the client’s needs and goals by establishing a solid, yet fluid plan of action in order to achieve them. This has allowed Mr. Ruggiero to help clients not only plan out retirement but be financially prepared for life’s unexpected events. Tom’s personal satisfaction comes from helping people protect the assets they have worked hard to accumulate over years of hard work.
Mr. Ruggiero received a BA in Business Administration from the Metropolitan College of New York. Tom is a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, CRPS® and is currently in the process of attaining the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation.
Tom maintains multiple securities licenses within the financial industry that are an asset in helping his clients meet their needs and goals.
Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, CRPS®
General Industry/ Products Exams Passed:
Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination
Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Insurance License
Florida Health, Life, Annuity Insurance License
New York State Health, Life, Annuity Insurance License
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Christopher T. Ruggiero knows how to put in the hard work and dedication to achieve goals. Chris has made a career of helping clients plan for the future by achieving their financial goals. With almost 20 years of experience in the financial service industry, he has worked in Fortune 500 Companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Capital One, and TD Ameritrade as well as the large independent broker dealers.
Mr. Ruggiero has served in multiple roles, including regional supervisor, municipal bond principal, structured product principal, bank officer, and financial advisor.
Throughout his career, he has made it his mission to ensure that his clients are always put first and that all the investment advice he promulgates is in the best interest of the client. When speaking about what is most important in meeting with clients concerning their financial plans, he emphasizes, “The planning phase is the most important time spent with a client. We need to not only understand the client’s financial profile, but we need to understand their goals, needs, desires, and everything else that is relevant in their personal life. When this is accomplished, we create a road map for success.”
Christopher graduated from Empire State College, State University of New York with a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree, and he maintains multiple securities licenses within the financial industry.
General Industry/ Products Exams Passed:
Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination
Series 87 Research Analyst Exam – Part II Regulations Module
State Securities Law Exam
Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Series 4 Registered Options Principal Examination
Series 24 General Securities Principal Examination
Series 27 Financial and Operations Principal Examination
Series 53 Municipal Securities Principal Examination
State Insurance License
New York State Health, Life, Annuity Insurance License
Ruggiero Investments is a wholly owned Independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in the states of Florida, New York, & New Jersey. For specific state registration please review the investment advisor public disclosure link: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/
Investments Involve Risk and are NOT Guaranteed:
1. Securities and Insurance Products are Not insured by FDIC or any Bank Agencies.
2. Securities May Lose Value.
3. Not a Deposit or Guaranteed by a Federal Government Agency or any Bank Affiliates.
4. Some products offered may be considered a conflict of interest
5. Ruggiero Investments is a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA). Ruggiero Investments subsidiaries 1) Ruggiero Insurance Agency, LLC & 2) Ruggiero Group Benefits Agency, LLC offer products that may be considered a conflict of interest. Please consult with your advisor to learn more.
6. Ruggiero Investments is not a Tax Advisor. All Tax Implications of your investments should be consulted with an independent tax consultant or tax advisor.
7. Ruggiero Investments does not provide Legal Advice. For all legal questions, please consult with your attorney or legal counsel. Trusts are not established, drafted, written, or approved by Ruggiero Investments. Ruggiero Investments recommends seeking legal council to discuss, review, and determine the best suited options for your trust and all other legal needs.
8. Ruggiero Investments offers commission-based securities through their broker-dealer Calton & Associates, Inc. a Member: FINRA (finra.org) / SIPC (sipc.org)
CORPORATE OFFICES
Ruggiero Investments
500 S Australian Ave. Suite 608
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Toll Free: (800) 777-4726
Direct Line: 561-406-5505
MELBOURNE, FL
3159 Alzante Circle Suite 102B Melbourne, FL 32940
Direct Line: 321-745-1802
LONG ISLAND, NY
Ruggiero Investments
407 E. Main St. Suite 3
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Toll Free: (800) 777-4726
Direct Line: 917-902-3392
MAILING ADDRESS
Ruggiero Investments
516 S Dixie Hwy Suite 326
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday9:15a – 4:15p
