Manuel Ruiz has been Managing Member / Managing Partner of Compass Private Wealth Group since November 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it.
Compass Private Wealth Group LLC is a Short Hills, NJ firm with $113M under management, 80 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its June 2026 filing.
Manuel Ruiz is Co-Founder of Compass Private Wealth. He established the firm, and is a former Vice President at Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan, where he managed complex portfolios.
Manuel Ruiz’s longest registration is the current one, 4 years at Compass Private Wealth Group since 2021. Before joining Compass Private Wealth Group in 2021, Manuel Ruiz was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.
- – present · 4 yearsShort Hills, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 316785
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 3 yearsFlorham Park, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC– · 4 yearsEdison, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 79
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 1 yearNorth Brunswick, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by Compass Private Wealth Group
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Manuel Ruiz is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from November 2021; the most recent is Texas, in June 2026.
- New JerseySince 10 November 2021
- TexasResidentSince 3 June 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 25 March 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 20 April 2012 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 29 March 2012 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 25 January 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 17 November 1998 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
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- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
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- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
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- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- CRD
- 3139277
- Firm
- Compass Private Wealth Group · CRD 316785
- Role
- Managing Member / Managing Partner
- Office
- 51 JFK PARKWAY, 1ST FL W, SUITE 107, Short Hills, NJ 07078
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2011
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- compasspw.com
Where does Manuel Ruiz work?
Manuel Ruiz has been Managing Member / Managing Partner of Compass Private Wealth Group LLC since November 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Manuel Ruiz a financial advisor?
Yes. Manuel Ruiz has a current investment-adviser registration in New Jersey and Texas, through Compass Private Wealth Group since November 2021.
How many years of experience does Manuel Ruiz have?
Manuel Ruiz has 15 years in the financial industry, since June 2011, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Manuel Ruiz passed?
Manuel Ruiz has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 7, Series 66 and Series 7TO. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in November 1998. FINRA credited Manuel Ruiz with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Manuel Ruiz work before Compass Private Wealth Group?
Before Compass Private Wealth Group, Manuel Ruiz was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, September 2018 to November 2021; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, January 2014 to September 2018; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, April 2012 to January 2014.
Where is Manuel Ruiz based?
Manuel Ruiz’s registered office is in Short Hills, NJ.
Is Manuel Ruiz registered with FINRA?
No. Manuel Ruiz has no current broker registration.
Is Manuel Ruiz a CFP?
Compass Private Wealth Group lists Manuel Ruiz with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Manuel Ruiz’s record?
Search CRD 3139277 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Manuel Ruiz’s full registration record.
