Rodney Ruh

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Omaha, NE 68154

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

34 years

About

Rodney R. Ruh, CFP®, serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He rejoined Merrill Lynch in May 2025, bringing extensive experience in wealth management, investment planning, and multi-generational estate strategies. Rodney collaborates closely with clients’ legal and accounting professionals to support comprehensive financial planning.

Rodney began his financial advisory career at Merrill Lynch in 1991. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Creighton University School of Law and studied economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Rollins College. He obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2007 and has since worked with UBS Financial Services, Inc. as a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager. He is also a member of the NFLPA Financial Advisor program, assisting NFL athletes throughout their careers and transitions.

Rodney holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the Omaha Estate Planning Council and the Financial Planning Association. He has volunteered for a variety of local schools, charities, and sports organizations. In his current role, Rodney does not provide legal advice.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Multi-generational wealth transfer General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Financial Professional

Demographic focus

Based on Merrill

Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated

Location

13321 California St

Omaha, NE 68154

Most active in

Nebraska · Texas

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2025 - Present (1 year)

Merrill

2024 - Present (2 years)

Wells Fargo Clearing

2021 - 2024 (3 years)

UBS Financial Services INC

2008 - 2021 (13 years)

Disclosures

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