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Tom Sleeter

Ruggaard & Associates · Hudson, Ohio

Tom Sleeter is a fee-only financial advisor at Ruggaard & Associates in Hudson, Ohio. Tom focuses on tax planning and estate & legacy planning. Ruggaard & Associates reports charging a percentage of assets and performance-based fees on its Form ADV.

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FirmRuggaard & Associates
Based in Hudson, Ohio
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Performance-based fees
Accepting new clientsYes
Assets under management$368.6M across 998 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in IL, TX · CRD 3176055
Exams passedSeries 66 (1999)
Firm size10 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.ruggaard.net
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How Tom's firm compares

  • Ruggaard & Associates's average account is about $369,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 998 accounts).

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Questions about Tom

Is Tom Sleeter a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Tom holds no broker registration, and Ruggaard & Associates reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Tom charge for financial advice?

Tom's firm, Ruggaard & Associates, reports charging a percentage of assets and performance-based fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Tom Sleeter based?

Tom Sleeter is based in Hudson, Ohio.

What does Tom specialize in?

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

Is Tom Sleeter registered with the SEC?

Yes. Tom Sleeter is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL and TX (CRD 3176055), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Ruggaard & Associates manage?

Ruggaard & Associates reports $368.6M across 998 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Tom Sleeter?

Through Tom's website, www.ruggaard.net.

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
  • Ruggaard & Associates 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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