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Adam C. Kruger

MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS
St. Louis, MO 63105
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CRD#: 5949504
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Professional summary


Adam Charles Kruger is a registered financial advisor currently at MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Adam has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Server Hope, LLC. - Not Investment Related - 1202 Chavaniac Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011. Web services and media design and distribution. No Longer Active but LLC still exists, winding down. 10/2011 - 0 hours/month - No duties as of 12/2014, previously managed software development. 2) EI.BO - Not Investment Related - 4069 Botanical Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110. 501c3 Non-Profit - Improving Computer Programming opportunities in the Midwest. President; Board Member. 04/2014 - 10 hours/month, 0 during securities hours. Duties: Raise funds, connect with local educators, host camps, review and support existing opportunities in the community. 3) Laclede's LAN - Not investment related - www.lacledeslan.com - Hosting charitable computer gaming events in the Midwest - Business Development - 8/15/2004 - 8 hours/month, 0 during securities hours - This is a marketing component of EI.BO, networks with charities in St. Louis and I.T. professionals to grow events and improve the local benefit of our events. 4) Wings of Hope, Inc.(Board) - Not Investment Related - 18370 Wings of Hope Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63005 - 501c3 Non-profit organization that helps the poor with sustainable programs for a more peaceful world - Member of the Board of Directors - 5/2019 - 6 hours/month, 0 during securities hours. Consult on the overall business of the non-profit organization, and ensure the officers are achieving the mission statement.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC - Registered Investment Advisory firm

Version Date: Fri Mar 29 2024

Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC (“Moneta”) is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser. Investment advisory services and fees differ from those of a broker-dealer, and it is important for you to understand the differences. Free and simple tools are available to research firms and financial professionals at Investor.gov/CRS, which also provides educational materials about the differences between investment advisers and broker-dealers, as well as basic tutorials on investing. We have also created an online resource to help you discern the important differences between investment advisers and broker-dealers, available at www.monetagroup.com/Reg-BI.

Types of Services Offered:

  • Moneta is a fiduciary and offers investment advisory services, including financial, tax, estate and retirement planning; business consulting; family office services; financial education; and concierge services (e.g., bill pay and bookkeeping) to individual investors and institutions. Clients often engage us for comprehensive financial management as their “Family CFO.”

  • As part of our standard account management services, we will discuss your goals with you and help design a strategy to achieve them. We regularly monitor your portfolio and meet with you at least annually to address any changes in your financial situation and review any recommended changes to your portfolio, if appropriate.

  • You may allow us to buy and sell investments in your account(s) without asking you in advance (a “discretionary relationship”), or we may give you advice and you make the final decision regarding what investments to purchase or sell (a “non-discretionary relationship”). If we have a discretionary relationship with you, we will seek your consent prior to substantially changing the agreedupon investment strategy or asset allocation for your account(s). You may also contact us to impose reasonable restrictions on the management of your account(s).

  • We do not offer proprietary investment products, with the exception of collective investment trusts that we sub-advise and make available to certain retirement plan clients. We generally seek to manage client accounts using an array of investments, which may include domestic and international Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), mutual funds, fixed income securities, Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), hedge funds, separately managed accounts and private equity funds.

  • We have no formal account minimums, size restrictions or other requirements to open or maintain account(s), and we seek clients who prefer a long-term investment focus.

  • For additional information, please see Items 4 and 7 of our Form ADV, Part 2A Brochure.


Questions to ask your Professional:
  • Given my financial situation, should I choose an investment advisory service? Why or why not?
  • How will you choose investments to recommend to me?
  • What is your relevant experience, including your licenses, education, and other qualifications? What do these qualifications mean?
  • We generally charge an asset-based fee (a percentage of the assets in your account(s)) and typically bill on a quarterly basis in advance, subject to negotiation. We may also charge fees for additional services that you request such as for concierge services.

  • The more assets you have under our management, the more you will pay in fees, so we may have an incentive to encourage you to increase your assets under our management. For example, if deemed appropriate and in the best interest of the client, we may recommend that clients withdraw assets from an employer’s retirement plan (or other qualified account) and roll the assets over to an individual retirement account (an “IRA”) that we manage. This presents a potential conflict of interest because it may increase the amount of assets under our management and subject to our billing.

  • Clients may also expect to pay the following fees to third parties (not Moneta): a) brokerage fees for securities transactions; b) fees charged by ETFs, mutual funds, and any other investment companies in which they invest; and c) fees to third-party advisers if they engage one.

You will pay fees and costs whether you make or lose money on your investments. Fees and costs will reduce any amount of money you make on your investments over time. Please make sure you understand what fees and costs you are paying. For additional information, please see Item 5 of our Form ADV, Part 2A Brochure.


Questions to ask your Professional:
  • Help me understand how these fees and costs might affect my investments. If I give you $10,000 to invest, how much will go to fees and costs, and how much will be invested for me?

When we act as your investment adviser, we must act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. At the same time, the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. You should understand and ask us about these conflicts because they can affect the investment advice we provide you. Here are some examples to help you understand what this means:

  • Several of our Partners also own Argent Capital Management, LLC (“Argent”), an investment adviser with proprietary investment companies that charge fees. Because of this affiliation, we may be perceived as having an incentive to recommend that clients engage Argent, and if the client agrees they may pay fees to both Moneta and Argent, unless one or both parties agrees to waive its fee(s).

  • Certain custodians make services and technology available to us at no cost, including consulting, access to research, and attendance to conferences on practice management. These services may give Moneta an incentive to recommend that clients open or maintain accounts with these custodians.

For additional information, please see Items 10, 11, and 12 of our Form ADV, Part 2A Brochure.


Questions to ask your Professional:
  • How might your conflicts of interest affect me, and how will you address them?

Our advisors are either Partners or employees of Moneta. Employees are paid a salary and may receive additional compensation based on a variety of factors, including business development. Partners are paid from firm profits (derived from advisory fees less expenses). Generally, compensation is related to the amount of client assets serviced by our professionals. This presents a potential conflict of interest in that our professionals are incentivized to encourage you to increase the amount of assets in your account(s) managed by us or to otherwise transition accounts/assets to our management.

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, 2022 - Present

MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1 North Brentwood Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
RIA
CRD#: 104727
St. Louis, MO
Past

November 18, 2015 - August 10, 2022

MBM WEALTH CONSULTANTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169091
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

October 26, 2015 - August 8, 2022

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Chesterfield, MO
Past

January 2, 2014 - October 16, 2015

SAXONY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122692
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past

November 1, 2011 - October 16, 2015

SAXONY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 115547
ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MONETA GROUP | MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 104727 / SEC#: 801-34723

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/1989 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Missouri
(8/23/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/24/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/31/2012
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MONETA GROUP | MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 104727 / SEC#: 801-34723

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/1989 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 1200, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 726-2300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
538

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE 2025 (11/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts44,504
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 42,795,577,115

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/09/2024
Cover Page
11/20/2023
01/03/2023

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Company Information


MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 104727St. Louis, MO 63105

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