Tom Ruggie,

Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Christina Mucciolo


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Registered Rep: Describe your ideal client in three words or less.

Tom Ruggie: Wealthy, decisive and appreciative.

RR: Piece of sports memorabilia you most cherish?

TR: Two: an autographed photo of Babe Ruth, and a large “Team of the Century” photo with a collection of autographs of all the living and nonliving members.

RR: Key turning point in your career?

TR: After graduating from college, I became convinced I should become a financial advisor instead of an insurance claims adjuster.

RR: A perfect Saturday consists of?

TR: Making pancakes with my son, swimming all day in the pool, and a casual cookout with family and friends.

RR: One sports event you wish you could have attended?

TR: Muhammad Ali versus George Foreman.

RR: Last sports event you attended?

TR: UFC Knights winning in the conference title football game.

RR: Best family vacation?

TR: On a client's yacht in the Florida Keys, or Bahamas with my family and good friends.

RR: Proudest moment as a father?

TR: Seeing the hard work of my two wonderful children pay off.


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