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Christopher Thomas Ruggiero

Advisor at Ruggiero Investments — Port Jefferson, NY

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

22 years

Location

Port Jefferson, NY 11777

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Ruggiero Investments

Team

Total advisors

5

Across 2 offices

Clients per advisor

78 High

Avg AUM per client

$297,501 Very Low

HNW client ratio

7% Very Low

About

Christopher Ruggiero is a financial advisor with Ruggiero Investments and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at firms such as SW Financial and Capital One Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates an entertainment business and is involved in real estate as a licensed agent and broker. Ruggiero Investments provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, non-profits, trusts, and families. The firm focuses on long-term, discretionary management and creates client-specific plans using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Client services

Based on Ruggiero Investments

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Ruggiero Investments

Annuities Wealth management General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving tax strategies

Occupation focus

Based on Ruggiero Investments

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning fixed fee $50,000 (negotiable); Estate Planning project fees from $1,000.

Percentage

$25,000+: Up to 2.50% annually (Portfolio Management Services) $25,000 - $2,999,999: 2.50% annually (Pension Consulting Services) $3,000,000+: 1.25% annually (Pension Consulting Services)

Project-based

$2,000 per hour for Financial Planning (negotiable). Pension consulting may also include hourly rates as determined.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 (waivable) Fee-only: Financial Planning fixed fee $50,000 (negotiable); hourly rate $2,000/hour (negotiable). Estate planning project fees start at $1,000.

Location

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Port Jefferson, NY

407 E. Main St., Suite 3

Port Jefferson NY 11777

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Florida · New Jersey · New York

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Finalis Securities LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

New York, NY

Ruggiero Consulting, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Port Jefferson, NY

SW Financial

2020 - 2023 • 3 years

Melville, NY

Ruggiero Investments Inc

2019 - Present • 7 years

New York, NY

Retirement Services Of America

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Melbourne, FL

UnEmployed

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

New York, NY

National Asset Management

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

New York, NY

National Securities Corporation

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

New York, NY

UnEmployed

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

Farmingville, NY

Capital one advisors, llc

2015 - 2016 • 1 year

Seattle, WA

Capital One Financial Advisors Llc

2013 - 2015 • 2 years

Melville, NY

Harrisdirect LLC

2012 - 2013 • 1 year

Arlington, VA

TD Ameritrade, INC.

2010 - 2012 • 2 years

Huntington Station, NY

TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC

2010 - 2012 • 2 years

Melville, NY

Woodstock Financial Group, Inc.

2010 - 2010 • 1 year

Chase Investment Services Corp.

2010 - 2010 • 1 year

NY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Jason H

CFP®, Series 7, Series 66

Hauppauge, NY

Oppenheimer

Jason Huang is a Financial Advisor at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., where he helps individuals and families achieve financial security through personalized guidance in insurance, investment strategies, and retirement planning. Prior to his current role, Jason served as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual and a Senior Associate at Premier Financial Alliance. His early career includes technical positions at Henry Schein and Verizon, reflecting a diverse professional background. Jason is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional since 2024. He has also obtained the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designation in 2024, and the Wealth Management Certified Professional® (WMCP®) designation in 2022, both through The American College of Financial Services. Additionally, he holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA licenses. Jason earned his B.A. in International Relations, Global Political Economy from the State University of New York at Geneseo. Committed to community service, Jason is an Eagle Scout Award recipient and is still active in his local Scouting Council. He has been recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for over 400+ hours of service. In his personal life, Jason enjoys hiking and camping in nature during the spring and alpine sports in winter. He is passionate about environmental issues. Jason currently resides with his wife and son in Stony Brook, NY.

Passive / index investing Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses General tax planning Executive Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Technology Professional Retired Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995) Established Professionals Approaching retirement Career Changers
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John A

Series 63, Series 65

Saint James, NY

Advanced Portfolio Services LLC

John Agoglia is the sole advisor at Advanced Portfolio Services LLC in Saint James, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at E D & F Man Capital Markets Inc since 2013 and operates JDA Trading LLC, a personal investment vehicle focused on trading and analyzing investment opportunities. Advanced Portfolio Services LLC is a state-registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management and consultation services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, and corporations. The firm employs a global macro investment approach combining technical and qualitative analysis, with portfolios that may include index exposure, selective hedging, and options or margin strategies.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management

Daniel Z

Series 66

Port Jefferson Station, NY

CAMBA Capital, LLC

Dan Zimon is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies aimed at growing and protecting their wealth. He emphasizes simplifying complex financial matters to provide clarity and build confidence, enabling clients to achieve their financial goals and preserve their legacies. He has held various roles in the financial industry, including Portfolio Manager at MS Discovery, LLC from 2023 to 2025, Research Analyst and Trader at Millennium Management, LLC from 2015 to 2023, and Associate at Zimmer Lucas Capital from 2012 to 2015. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dan engages in cooking and baking, participates in family activities, maintains fitness, enjoys parenthood, reads, and travels.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Financial Professional Parents
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Daniel S

Series 65

Shirley, NY

Freemind Financial Advisory

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor at Freemind Financial Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, Jefferies, and Wolfe Research. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Freemind Consumer Products LLC, an online retail business unrelated to investment services. Freemind Financial Advisory serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and charitable organizations by offering asset management, financial planning, estate planning, retirement plan services, accounting, tax, and fractional CFO services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-based investment approach and combines retirement plan consulting with accounting and CFO services, managing approximately $7 million for a specialized client base.

General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner
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Gina G

Series 65

Dix Hills, NY

Life Planning Agency, Inc

Gina Giannou is the sole advisor at Life Planning Agency, Inc, an independent registered investment adviser. She holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to founding her firm, she worked at Ronald Seroda CPA PC for seven years and currently owns and operates GIGL Accounting Inc., a tax preparation and bookkeeping business. Life Planning Agency, Inc provides discretionary portfolio management and securities-based investment advice to individuals, families, closely held pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $4 million in client assets and employs a diversified investment approach emphasizing fundamental analysis and dividend-paying companies.

Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Christopher W

Series 65

Commack, NY

First Shelbourne

Christopher Wargas is a financial advisor with First Shelbourne LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to founding First Shelbourne in 2020, he spent 20 years with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. His background includes a long tenure as a police sergeant. First Shelbourne is an independent registered investment adviser that manages portfolios for individuals, high net worth clients, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses proprietary tiered model portfolios composed of low-cost exchange-traded funds and generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis.

Passive / index investing ESG / Sustainable investing
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