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Derek Ruiz

17 Years of Experience
Atlanta, GA
BrokerSells Insurance

Derek Ruiz is a registered investment advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, based in Atlanta, GA, with 17 years of industry experience. Derek operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 12,091 clients with $3.9B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
209 advisors
Number of Clients
12,091 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$319K average
Assets Under Management
$3.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$125
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K2.00%
$250K - $500K1.75%
$500K+1.50%

Existing clients may have different fee schedules based on agreements prior to March 2021. Clients at NFS will be charged a minimum fee of $10.42 monthly. Fees may be negotiable.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

1827 Powers Ferry Rd. Bldg 14, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30339

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Derek owns real estate property and is a member of Building 14 at 1827 LLC, both requiring minimal time. He is also a partner at Strive Financial Solutions LLC, where he develops financial strategies, manages investment accounts, and provides insurance services, taking up nearly all of his time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Arkadios CapitalBroker
June 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Arkadios Wealth Advisors
June 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
May 2018 - June 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
May 2018 - June 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Foresters Advisory Services, LLC
November 2013 - May 2018 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Foresters Financial Services, INC.Broker
November 2008 - May 2018 · 9 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations17 states
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Exams
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