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Ricardo J. Ruiz
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Princeton, NJ 08540
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CRD#: 5288814
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Professional summary
Ricardo Jose Ruiz, CIMA®, who also goes by Ricky Ruiz, is a registered financial advisor currently at BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Princeton, New Jersey and BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Princeton, New Jersey.
Ricardo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Ricardo has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ricky Ruiz
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
September 29, 2022 - Present
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540RIA
CRD#: 108928
Princeton, NJ
Current
September 27, 2022 - Present
BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC
Office #1: 1 University Square Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540BD
CRD#: 38642
Princeton, NJ
Past
October 23, 2014 - August 16, 2022
CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 137028
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 22, 2014 - August 16, 2022
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 109064
STAMFORD, CT
Past
May 19, 2011 - August 6, 2014
LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110391
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
April 19, 2011 - August 6, 2014
LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC
BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
January 25, 2011 - April 5, 2011
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 103863
DUBLIN, OH
Past
April 27, 2007 - February 9, 2009
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
GAHANNA, OH
Past
March 29, 2007 - February 9, 2009
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
GAHANNA, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | QA ADVISERS LLC | MERRILL LYNCH QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS, LLC | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS - FIXED INCOME | MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL SECURITIES FINANCING | BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 108928 / SEC#: 801-56972
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/1999 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.RR
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Alabama(9/27/2022)
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Alaska(9/27/2022)
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Arizona(9/27/2022)
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Arkansas(9/27/2022)
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California(9/27/2022)
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Colorado(9/27/2022)
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Connecticut(9/27/2022)
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Delaware(9/27/2022)
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District of Columbia(9/27/2022)
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Florida(9/27/2022)
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Georgia(9/27/2022)
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Hawaii(9/27/2022)
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Idaho(9/27/2022)
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Illinois(9/27/2022)
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Indiana(9/27/2022)
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Iowa(9/27/2022)
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Kansas(9/27/2022)
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Kentucky(9/27/2022)
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Louisiana(9/27/2022)
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Maine(9/27/2022)
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Maryland(9/27/2022)
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Massachusetts(9/27/2022)
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Michigan(9/27/2022)
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Minnesota(9/27/2022)
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Mississippi(9/27/2022)
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Missouri(9/27/2022)
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Montana(9/27/2022)
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Nebraska(9/27/2022)
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Nevada(9/27/2022)
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New Hampshire(9/27/2022)
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New Jersey(9/27/2022)
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New Jersey(9/29/2022)
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New Mexico(9/27/2022)
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New York(9/27/2022)
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North Carolina(9/27/2022)
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North Dakota(9/27/2022)
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Ohio(9/27/2022)
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Oklahoma(9/27/2022)
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Oregon(9/27/2022)
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Pennsylvania(9/27/2022)
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Puerto Rico(9/27/2022)
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Rhode Island(9/27/2022)
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South Carolina(9/27/2022)
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South Dakota(9/27/2022)
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Tennessee(9/27/2022)
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Texas(9/27/2022)
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Utah(9/27/2022)
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Vermont(9/27/2022)
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Virgin Islands(9/27/2022)
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Virginia(9/27/2022)
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Washington(9/27/2022)
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West Virginia(9/27/2022)
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Wisconsin(9/27/2022)
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Wyoming(9/27/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
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BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | QA ADVISERS LLC | MERRILL LYNCH QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS, LLC | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS - FIXED INCOME | MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL SECURITIES FINANCING | BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 108928 / SEC#: 801-56972
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
Mailing Address
Phone number
(609) 282-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,457
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 48,659 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 508,159,772,327 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | ||
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 01/26/2024 |
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Company Information
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 108928Princeton, NJ 08540TRUST BUT VERIFY
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