Michael D. Ruggiero ’91, MBA ’94 honored by The Wall Street Journal

November 2021



Michael D. Ruggiero ’91, MBA ’94 has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top wealth advisors in the country. The recognition from The Wall Street Journal adds to Michael's collection of professional awards as he has been named a Five Star Wealth Manager six times (2013, 2014, 2017, 2019-2021), which has been recognized in Chicago magazine and Forbes.



Michael works as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC with offices based in Chicago, Orland Park, and Ft. Lauderdale. He also serves his alma mater as a member of the Brennan School of Business Advisory Council at Dominican University. 



Locally, he is a regular contributor on WFLD-TV Fox 32 “Good Day Chicago” and nationally on WGN-TV 9 Midday News. Michael's television appearances can be found on his YouTube page.



For 16 years, Michael has been helping his clients with progressive strategies related to investment, estate planning, and business succession. Michael strives to provide a client-focus, diligent approach that establishes clear goals and discipline to help clients work towards their personal investment objectives.



Read more: Chicago Wealth Manager profile (Dec. 15, 2021 issue of The Wall Street Journal)