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Joseph A. Ruff

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CRD#: 5084886
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joseph Andrew Ruff was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Joseph had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 27, 2017 - December 31, 2025

THE GARRETT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 145451
San Diego, CA
Past

December 12, 2007 - December 31, 2016

THE GARRETT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 145451
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 21, 2007 - April 9, 2008

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
CARDIFF, CA
Past

May 11, 2007 - April 9, 2008

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CARDIFF, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/18/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


TG
THE GARRETT GROUP
TGG MANAGEMENT CO | THE GARRETT GROUP | TGG MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC. | TGG MANAGEMENT CO DBA THE GARRETT GROUP

CRD#: 145451 / SEC#: 801-68550

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2011 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1496 Neptune Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 697-1033
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,357,937

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Company Information


THE GARRETT GROUP

CRD#: 145451

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