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John L. Ruth

BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT
Jefferson City, MO 65109
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CRD#: 5753265
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Professional summary


John L. Ruth, who also goes by John L Ruth, John Landrum Ruth, is a registered financial advisor currently at BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John L Ruth | John Landrum Ruth

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.
1) Build Asset Management, LLC; Investment Related; Jefferson City, MO; RIA; Co-Founder, CEO & CCO; Start 10/2018; 200 hours per month with 0 during trading hours 2) Berry Barn Farms, LLC; Non-Investment Related; Jefferson City, MO; Farm and Venue Rental; Farm & Property Manager, Member of LLC; 10 hours per month with 0 during trading hours 3) Ruth Ridge Properties, LLC; Non-Investment Related; Jefferson City, MO; Rental Property; Property Manager, Member of LLC; 2 hours per month with 0 during trading hours 4) Baker Gordon Syndrome; Non- Investment Related; Jefferson City, MO; Non for profit; Director; Start Date 3/2023; 5 hours a month; 5 hours during trading hours; finding treatments for Baker Gordon Syndrome 5) Genetic Autism Alliance; Non- Investment Related; Jefferson City, MO; Non for Profit; Director; Start Date 3/30; 5 hours a month; 5 hours during trading hours; finding treatments for genetically caused autism 6) Build Secured Income Fund I GP; Investment Related; Jefferson City, MO; Private Fund; President; Start Date 4/2023; 10 hours per month; Private Fund General Partner

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 5, 2019 - Present

BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 3608 West Truman Blvd. Suite 200, Jefferson City, MO 65109
RIA
CRD#: 298354
Jefferson City, MO
Past

November 24, 2021 - October 11, 2023

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Jefferson City, MO
Past

September 30, 2011 - December 31, 2018

CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152974
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Past

September 30, 2011 - December 31, 2018

CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152974
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Past

March 15, 2010 - October 3, 2011

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Past

February 26, 2010 - October 3, 2011

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
JEFFERSON CITY, MO

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".
BA
BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT
BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT | GET BUILDING | BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 298354 / SEC#: 801-122911

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2021 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2021 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2022 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Missouri
(4/5/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/16/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/13/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BA
BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT
BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT | GET BUILDING | BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 298354 / SEC#: 801-122911

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2021 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2021 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3608 West Truman Blvd. Suite 200, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Mailing Address
Phone number
(833) 852-8453
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC (4/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 44,176,663

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Company Information


BUILD ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 298354Jefferson City, MO 65109

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