Firm profile

Ruggaard & Associates

HUDSON, OHCRD 107489Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since March 31, 1993SEC # 801-43618Latest ADV March 30, 2026

Ruggaard & Associates is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Hudson, OH. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated March 30, 2026, reports $369M in regulatory assets under management, 10 employees, 4 offices, and 998 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$369M
Employees
10
Offices
4 offices
Total Clients
314

Associated firm names

4 names listed
  • RUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES
  • RUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES, LLC
  • RUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES, INC.
  • RUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES INC

Leadership

1 roles identified
CCORyan P. Ruggaard

Advisory services offered

3 types reported
Financial Planning Services
Other advisory services
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Performance-based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

HUDSON, Ohio, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

Ohio

HUDSONPrimary office

Illinois

OAK BROOK · CHICAGO

3 office records listed · 4 total offices reported. 1 additional office addresses are undisclosed and are not mapped. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$369Mas of March 30, 2026
Discretionary94.9%
$350M
95% of total RAUM94.9%
Non-discretionary5.1%
$19M
5% of total RAUM5.1%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 66.6% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
66.6%
209
2
HNWI
33.4%
105
Categories with <5 clients
Charitable Organizations<5 clients
Corporations or other businesses not listed above<5 clients
INVESTMENT CLUB<5 clients

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$369M
Total Accounts998
10Y AUM Change+$202M (+121.5%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Ruggaard & Associates

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees10
Clients per Employee31:1
10Y Employee Change+6 (+150.0%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
RM GROUP HOLDINGS LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in RUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES
25% to < 50%
SANDY BAY, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in RUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES
10% to < 25%
J 3 CAPITAL, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in RUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES
10% to < 25%
SAMSO CAPITAL, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in RUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES
10% to < 25%
RYAN PHILIP RUGGAARDDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in RUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES
< 5%
Randall Paul RuggaardIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in RM GROUP HOLDINGS LLC
75%+
DAVID ADAM SLEETERIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in SANDY BAY, LLC
75%+
JOHN DEAN MAYIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in J 3 CAPITAL, LLC
75%+
RYAN PHILIP RUGGAARDIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in SAMSO CAPITAL, LLC
75%+

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Ruggaard & Associates.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-30 · Schedules A and B

12 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1Randall Paul RuggaardPRESIDENT, PORTFOLIO MANAGERIndividualRUGGAARD & ASSOCIATESLess than 5%Code NAYesPRESIDENT, PORTFOLIO MANAGER08/2004Schedule APDF page 20
2RM GROUP HOLDINGS LLCMEMBERDomestic entityRUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES25% to less than 50%Code CYesMEMBER01/2022Schedule APDF page 20
3JOHN DEAN MAYVICE PRESIDENT, CO- PORTFOLIO MANAGERIndividualRUGGAARD & ASSOCIATESLess than 5%Code NAYesVICE PRESIDENT, CO- PORTFOLIO MANAGER07/2022Schedule APDF page 20
4RYAN PHILIP RUGGAARDMEMBER, CCO, VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCHIndividualRUGGAARD & ASSOCIATESLess than 5%Code NAYesMEMBER, CCO, VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH07/2022Schedule APDF page 20
5DAVID ADAM SLEETERVICE PRESIDENT, CO- PORTFOLIO MANAGERIndividualRUGGAARD & ASSOCIATESLess than 5%Code NAYesVICE PRESIDENT, CO- PORTFOLIO MANAGER01/2023Schedule APDF page 20
6SANDY BAY, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityRUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES10% to less than 25%Code BYesMEMBER01/2023Schedule APDF page 20
7J 3 CAPITAL, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityRUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES10% to less than 25%Code BNoMEMBER12/2024Schedule APDF page 20
8SAMSO CAPITAL, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityRUGGAARD & ASSOCIATES10% to less than 25%Code BYesMEMBER01/2026Schedule APDF page 20
9Randall Paul RuggaardMEMBERIndividualRM GROUP HOLDINGS LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER01/2022Schedule BPDF page 21
10DAVID ADAM SLEETERMEMBERIndividualSANDY BAY, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER01/2023Schedule BPDF page 21
11JOHN DEAN MAYMEMBERIndividualJ 3 CAPITAL, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER12/2024Schedule BPDF page 21
12RYAN PHILIP RUGGAARDMEMBERIndividualSAMSO CAPITAL, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER11/2025Schedule BPDF page 21

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 3/30/2026 9:50:38 AM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that none of the events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseNo
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions5 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No

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