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Michael R. Ruff
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CRD#: 1988736
MR
Professional summary
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Michael Rodney Ruff, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Ruff, was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Mike Ruff
Other business activities
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***INSURANCE SALES AGENT - INVESTMENT RELATED - START DATE: 2/1990 - LOCATED AT 2225 PERRYTON PARKWAY, PAMPA, TX 79065 ***KANSAS CITY LIFE POSITION: GENERAL AGENT- NATURE: LIFE INSURANCE SALES - START DATE: 01/01/1998 - LOCATED AT 2225 PERRYTON PARKWAY, PAMPA, TX 79065 ***NAVIGATION FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: AGENT NATURE: INSURANCE SALES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 04/01/2016 ADDRESS: 2225 Perryton Pkwy, Pampa TX 79065 DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE SALES ***UNITED LIFE INSURANCE POSITION: Regional General Agent NATURE: INSURANCE SALES INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 11/01/2011 ADDRESS: 2225 PERRYTON PKWY, PAMPA TX 79065 DESCRIPTION: Life insurance agent ***SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS - INVESTMENT ADVISORY - IAR - INDEPENDENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE - INVESTMENT RELATED - START DATE: 11/2014 - LOCATED AT 2225 PERRYTON PARKWAY, PAMPA, TX 79065, United States INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 166 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 166 START DATE: 11/01/2014 ADDRESS: 2225 Perryton Pkwy, Pampa TX 79065, United States DESCRIPTION: Investment Advisory - Independent Advisory Representative
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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Experience
Past
November 14, 2014 - June 30, 2022
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
PAMPA, TX
Past
November 14, 2014 - June 30, 2022
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
PAMPA, TX
Past
January 2, 1998 - November 14, 2014
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3538
PAMPA, TX
Past
January 2, 1998 - November 14, 2014
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3538
PAMPA, TX
Past
September 16, 1992 - December 31, 1997
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past
September 20, 1989 - August 9, 1996
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
SA
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
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CRD#: 110518 / SEC#: 801-45628
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Contact information
Main Address
12325 Port Grace Blvd., La Vista, NE 68128-8204
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 460001, Papillion, NE 68046
Phone number
(402) 399-9111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4,468
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 211,150 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 40,420,443,233 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2024 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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