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Mark A. Ruhe

POTOMAC
Avon, OH
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CRD#: 3020471
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Professional summary


Mark A Ruhe, who also goes by Mark Anthony Ruhe, is a registered financial advisor currently at POTOMAC located in Avon, Ohio and PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS located in Denver, Colorado.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Mark has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark Anthony Ruhe

Other business activities


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.
Potomac Fund Management, Investment-related, 7373 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 750 Bethesda MD 20814, Start date 7/31/2023, External Sales, Full Time 160 hours permonth/160 hours per month during trading hours, Support and grow Potomac's investment strategies to financial intermediaries.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 23, 2023 - Present

POTOMAC

RIA
CRD#: 105413
Avon, OH
Current

October 24, 2025 - Present

PARALEL DISTRIBUTORS

Office #1: 1700 Broadway Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80290
BD
CRD#: 316115
Denver, CO
Past

May 2, 2025 - October 24, 2025

ARBOR COURT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143839
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Past

July 7, 2022 - March 30, 2023

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Avon, OH
Past

February 8, 2018 - July 6, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Avon, OH
Past

February 8, 2018 - August 1, 2023

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

January 19, 2017 - January 26, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 19, 2017 - January 26, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 19, 2016 - January 11, 2017

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

February 19, 2016 - January 11, 2017

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

September 14, 2015 - November 25, 2015

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 11, 2015 - November 25, 2015

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 15, 2014 - October 3, 2014

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 169804
CONCORD, CA
Past

December 4, 2013 - August 15, 2014

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 1, 2008 - November 20, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 10, 2005 - October 7, 2014

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 19, 2002 - April 1, 2008

ASSETMARK CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 37583
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 18, 2002 - November 18, 2002

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

August 4, 1998 - January 16, 2002

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 5, 1998 - April 15, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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POTOMAC
INVESTWISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POTOMAC FUND MANAGEMENT INC | POTOMAC FUND MANAGEMENT | POTOMAC

CRD#: 105413 / SEC#: 801-31311

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/4/1988 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Illinois
(10/24/2025)
RR
Indiana
(10/24/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(10/24/2025)
RR
Michigan
(10/24/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(8/23/2023)
RR
Ohio
(10/24/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/2/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PO
POTOMAC
INVESTWISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POTOMAC FUND MANAGEMENT INC | POTOMAC FUND MANAGEMENT | POTOMAC

CRD#: 105413 / SEC#: 801-31311

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/4/1988 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7373 Wisconsin Ave. Suite #750, Bethesda, MD 20814
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 901-3466
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
33

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

POTOMAC FORM ADV PART 2A (7/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,573
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,406,097,311

Red Flags


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Company Information


POTOMAC

CRD#: 105413Avon, OH

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