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Tom Ruggie Selected to Elite Forbes Finance Council

 

ruggie-web-showcase-forbesfcWe’re pleased to announce our President Tom Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP® has been selected as a member of the Forbes Finance Council, and will have the opportunity to share financial insights on Forbes.com with tens of millions of monthly readers.

The Forbes Finance Council is an invitation-only community for executives in accounting, financial planning, wealth and asset management, and investment firms. Members are hand-selected by the Council’s community team, who look for executives whose success in a given industry has been recognized publicly by industry organizations, trade publications and other professional peers.

“I’m excited to share my views and expertise with Forbes readers,” said Tom. “This opportunity gives me a wider audience to talk about the unique programs and services we have developed for Ruggie Wealth clients. At the same time, it helps me keep an ear to the ground to learn what’s on the minds of others in the financial industry.

“I look forward to discussing pressing challenges and opportunities and to share insights with the rest of the world that could help to shape it for the future.”

Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, says, “We are honored to welcome Tom into the community. Our mission with Forbes Councils is to curate successful professionals from every industry, creating a vetted, social capital-driven network that helps every member make an even greater impact on the business world.”

“The Buck Starts Here” – Tom and Christopher Ruggie in Healthy Living magazine

Tom Christopher RuggieRuggie Wealth Management President Tom Ruggie and his son Christopher appear on the front cover of Healthy Living magazine published by Akers Media.

In an article titled “The Buck Starts Here,” written by James Combs (Photos by Fred Lopez), Tom shares insights on how he and his wife Kim have raised their children (Gina and Christopher) to make sound decisions and to be intentional with their financial fitness.

This easy to read article provides a refreshing perspective with many practical applications parents will find helpful and encouraging.

Ruggie Rule #1: “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” (Video)

Ruggie Rule #1: "If it seems too good to be true, it probably …

Ruggie Rule #1: "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is." – Today we kick off our new video series based on Tom's popular new book "Ruggie Rules for choosing and working with a financial advisor." Watch this short video where Tom explains the premise of Ruggie Rules and how to avoid financial strategies that are "too good to be true." To learn more about how to set up an initial free consultation and obtain your copy of Ruggie Rules, please visit www.RuggieWealth.com/ruggie-rules or call us at (352) 343-2700. Ruggie Rules is also available for purchase online at Amazon.com.

Posted by Ruggie Wealth Management on Monday, March 7, 2016

Ruggie Rule #1: “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” – Today we kick off our new video series based on Tom’s popular new book “Ruggie Rules for choosing and working with a financial advisor.” Watch this short video where Tom explains the premise of Ruggie Rules and how to avoid financial strategies that are “too good to be true.” To learn more about how to set up an initial free consultation and obtain your copy of Ruggie Rules, please visit www.RuggieWealth.com/ruggie-rules or call us at (352) 343-2700. Ruggie Rules is also available for purchase online at Amazon.com.

Check Out The Ruggie Wealth Management Facebook Video Archive

Would you like to see Tom’s quarterly analysis and opinion on the markets? How about learning more, directly from him, about his new book “Ruggie Rules”? You can do all of that by watching the videos we have uploaded and organized on the Ruggie Wealth Management Facebook video archive. The RWM video channel is another resource that Tom and the staff want to provide current and future clients. These videos will keep you current on relevant information that may affect your financial strategy. After watching a few of the videos, let us know what you think!

What Are Ruggie Rules?

3DBookThe Ruggie Rules are the rules I live by professionally and insist my team live by as well. They are not just part of our firm’s culture. They are part of our lives.

Whether you use our services or not, we want you to be able to benefit from the Ruggie Rules. Use them as a basis of comparison before you select an advisor. If you’re considering making a change from your current advisor, use them to develop a checklist or to frame the questions you want answered. I won’t deny that these rules place the way we do business in a good light. Once you understand what’s behind them, we think you will agree that they make companies that adhere to them the types of firms you WANT to do business with.

Ruggie Rules advocate on behalf of investors. In the case of those nearing or entering retirement, they don’t just address growing and preserving your wealth, they look at growing and preserving your quality of life and peace-of-mind throughout your golden years.

To Your Continued Success!
Thomas Ruggie

To learn more about receiving a copy of Ruggie Rules, call us at 352.343.2700 or simply fill out the online form in the sidebar on the Ruggie Rules landing page.

Ruggie Wealth Founder Debuts Second Book: “Ruggie Rules”

tom“Ruggie Rules,” the second book by Ruggie Wealth Management Founder and President Thomas Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP®, shares important guideposts for planning for a secure financial future, whether you’re retiring “some day,” nearing retirement or already retired. It lays out 25 rules to help you feel more confident in choosing the right financial advisor to help you make financial decisions that really matter.

“This book details why I believe it matters that you are intentional in picking an unbiased financial advisor who has a fiduciary responsibility to put your interests ahead of his or her own, addresses why I feel only 15% of investors should handle their own investments, underscores my opinion of the importance of a well-thought-out strategic financial plan created specifically for you, shines a light on how advisors are compensated and why that matters to you, and then ties all of these to a groundbreaking approach to financial planning that is all about taking action,” said Ruggie. Copies of the book, along with a free consultation, are available upon request by contacting [email protected] or calling 352.343.2700, or may be purchased on Amazon.

3DBook“Our four-step Ruggie WealthCareSM approach to retirement explores where you are now, where you want to be in the future and gives you a roadmap for getting there,” said Ruggie, who in 2020 was honored as one of Barron’s Top 1200 Advisors, a recognition he earned for the eighth time, and as one of the Forbes/Shook Research Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, a recognition he has won the past two years.

“Our WealthCare process looks at what you are trying to accomplish, what you have to work with, when it might make sense to make adjustments, and helps measure and report your progress. Everyone deserves the peace of mind that comes with having a good financial plan. You don’t want to outlive your money.

Ruggie Rules” are not just a part of our corporate culture. They are the rules we live by every day. They are the guideposts that help us help put you on the right track to setting and keeping your financial goals, so you can have the financial peace of mind you deserve.”

ABOUT TOM RUGGIE, ChFC®, CFP®
Tom Ruggie is the Founder and President of Ruggie Wealth Management, and has served the needs of individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations in Central Florida since 1991. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, who has been featured as a financial expert in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Investment News, Business Week and on CNN Money, Fox Business and more.

Rankings and/or recognition by unaffiliated rating services and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if Ruggie Wealth Management is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services, nor should it be construed as a current or past endorsement of Ruggie Wealth Management by any of its clients. Rankings published by magazines, and others, may base their selections on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized adviser.

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Ruggie Rules #3 – “Experience Counts”

Transcript: “Hi, I’m Tom Ruggie with Ruggie Wealth Management, a local investment advisory firm providing customized financial planning for more than 25 years, here with Ruggie Rule #3 from our latest book.

Experience counts.

Whether an advisor has spent many years in the business matters. Part of the value we bring to our clients is the perspective we’ve gained from working with OTHER clients. You don’t want your advisor using your money to learn on the job.

Call today for your free consultation and copy of our new book, Ruggie Rules. Experience the Ruggie Wealth difference.”

To learn more about receiving a copy of Ruggie Rules, call us at 352.343.2700 or simply fill out the online form in the sidebar on the Ruggie Rules landing page.