Michael R. Ruff

RAINIER FAMILY WEALTH

TACOMA, WA 98402

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CRD#: 3148321

Professional summary

Michael Robert Ruff, who also goes by Michael Ruff, is a registered financial advisor currently at RAINIER FAMILY WEALTH, INC. located in Tacoma, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Ruff

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 5, 2024 - Present

RAINIER FAMILY WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 1102 Broadway Suite 312, Tacoma, WA 98402

RIA

CRD#: 332062

TACOMA, WA

Past

November 7, 2022 - September 2, 2024

FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 108797

TACOMA, WA

Past

December 1, 1998 - April 29, 2016

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 21771

SEATTLE, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RAINIER FAMILY WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 332062 / SEC#: 801-130876

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2024 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Washington
(9/5/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/4/1998

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 4/29/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 9/27/1999

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/25/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

RAINIER FAMILY WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 332062 / SEC#: 801-130876

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1102 Broadway Suite 312, Tacoma, WA 98402

Mailing Address

Phone number

(253) 448-2107

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RFW ADV PART 2A & 2B (2/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	292
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 237,668,000

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Michael R. Ruff

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

RAINIER FAMILY WEALTH, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/4/1998

SIE

Date: 4/29/2016

Series 3

Date: 9/27/1999

Series 7

Date: 11/25/1998

Current Firm

RAINIER FAMILY WEALTH, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

RAINIER FAMILY WEALTH, INC.

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