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Michael Ruff

Rainier Family Wealth · Tacoma, Washington

Michael Ruff is a fee-only financial advisor at Rainier Family Wealth in Tacoma, Washington, who holds the CFA credential. Michael focuses on estate & legacy planning and tax planning. Rainier Family Wealth reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmRainier Family Wealth
Based in Tacoma, Washington
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets
Assets under management$331.5M across 446 accounts
CredentialsCFA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in WA · CRD 3148321
Exams passedSeries 66 (1998)
Firm size5 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.rainierfamilywealth.com

How Michael's firm compares

  • Rainier Family Wealth's average account is about $743,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 446 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in Washington

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Questions about Michael

Is Michael Ruff a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michael holds no broker registration, and Rainier Family Wealth reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Michael charge for financial advice?

Michael's firm, Rainier Family Wealth, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Michael Ruff based?

Michael Ruff is based in Tacoma, Washington.

What does Michael specialize in?

Michael's specialties include estate & legacy planning and tax planning.

What credentials does Michael Ruff hold?

Michael Ruff holds the CFA credential.

Is Michael Ruff registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michael Ruff is registered as an investment adviser representative in WA (CRD 3148321), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Rainier Family Wealth manage?

Rainier Family Wealth reports $331.5M across 446 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Michael Ruff?

Through Michael's website, www.rainierfamilywealth.com.

What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms

Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
  • Rainier Family Wealth website : specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026
  • SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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