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John Steven Ruzza

John Steven Ruzza

CFP®
CX INSTITUTIONAL
Portage, MI
·CRD# 1619227·39 years experience

Professional Summary

John Steven Ruzza, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC located in Portage, Michigan. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. John has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1996

Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLCCurrent·CRD# 292627
RIA
8075 Creekside Drive Suite 140, Portage, MI 49024
September 25, 2025 - Present

Past

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 134139
RIA
Kalamazoo, MI
September 1, 2009 - September 24, 2025
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.Past·CRD# 39543
BD
Kalamazoo, MI
August 20, 2009 - September 24, 2025
KARDIA MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH COUNSELING, LLCPast·CRD# 164764
RIA
Kalamazoo, MI
June 13, 2013 - December 31, 2020
MAINSTREET FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 119903
RIA
Kalamazoo, MI
January 22, 2008 - November 6, 2009
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 4806
BD
Kalamazoo, MI
June 24, 2002 - August 20, 2009
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.Past·CRD# 23131
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
August 7, 1997 - June 25, 2002
MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 8292
BD
Largo, FL
December 13, 1995 - August 7, 1997
ANDOVER SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 16903
BD
Kansas City, MO
January 2, 1992 - December 14, 1995
GENEVA SECURITIES,INC.Past·CRD# 16178
BD
Schaumburg, IL
October 2, 1990 - December 31, 1991
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLCPast·CRD# 1763
BD
Rockville, MD
September 8, 1989 - October 4, 1990
OSAIC FS, INC.Past·CRD# 3870
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
January 23, 1987 - September 11, 1989

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Current Firm

CI
CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

CREDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CX WEALTH DIRECT | CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

CRD#: 292627 / SEC#: 801-112742
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/1/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

200 East 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706

Phone Number

(260) 927-1830

# of Employees

130

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 42 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

13,723

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,464,692,612

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Other business activities

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Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1) VR DEVELOPMENT LLC, 2632 S 11TH ST KALAMAZOO MI, 01/2006, MEMBER OF VR DEVELOPMENT, REAL ESTATE. NIR, 3 HR/MO 2 HR/MO TRADING 2) JOHN RUZZA CFP, 2632 S 11TH ST KALAMAZOO MI, 08/2009, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL, 40 HR/YR 40 HR/TRADING 3) JOHN RUZZA CFP, TAX PREPARER, 2632 S 11TH ST KALAMAZOO MI, 08/2009, NIR, 30 HR/YR 30 HR/YR TRADING 4) KINGDOM ADVISORS, 5605 GLENRIDGE DR ATLANTA GA, 12/2010, KINGDOM ADVISOR, EDUCATIONAL, NIR. 4 HR/MO 0 HR/MO TRADING 5) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD FAIRFIELD IA, 08/2009, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 1200 HR/YR 1000 HR/TRADING 6) MAIN STREET FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC, 2632 S 11TH ST KALAMAZOO MI, DBA MEMBER, 08/2009, INV REL, 120 HR/YR 120 HR/TRADING

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CI
CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

CREDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CX WEALTH DIRECT | CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

CRD#: 292627 / SEC#: 801-112742
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/1/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Michigan
(9/25/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/25/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1987About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1987About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1987About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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