Tom has become one of the most respected financial advisors in the industry, receiving national recognition as a top-performing investment advisor by organizations including:
- InvestmentNews Awards “RIA Team of the Year” – 2024
- 7X Forbes/Shook Research “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” – 2024 (#1 N Florida)
- 12X Barron’s “Top 1200 Financial Advisors” – 2024
- Forbes “Top 250 RIA Firms” – 2023 (#7 Florida)
- InvestmentNews “Top 75 Fastest-Growing Fee-Only RIAS” – 2023
- 12X Financial Advisor Magazine “Top RIA’s/Fastest-Growing Firms” – 2024
- 3X Family Wealth Report Awards Finalist - 2024
- Forbes Finance Council Since 2016
He has also had his insights and thought leadership reflected in articles published in financial media giants including Forbes.com, Crain Currency, and as a monthly contributor to Kiplinger.
The Florida native has served on numerous boards of directors serving for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and foundations. He was appointed by the Governor to the Florida Prepaid College Plan which manages more than $10 billion in assets and serves over 80,000 college students annually and served as its vice-chairman.
In 2013, he and wife Kim created the Tom and Kim Ruggie Family Foundation to support projects that strengthen the bond of families, improve the quality of people’s lives and enhance opportunities for access to life-enriching services such as healthcare and education.
In 2018, Tom was named to the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) Board, which is committed to helping children in Central Florida, especially those most at risk, realize their full potential.
Tom, his wife, son, daughter and son-in-law are ‘addicted’ to CrossFit and working-out in general. In 2020, Tom earned the CrossFit Level 1 Trainer designation.He also enjoys traveling with his family, red wine and has a significant sports’ memorabilia collection.
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