Compass Private Wealth Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Compass Private Wealth Group reports 80 clients. They include 67 high-net-worth individuals and 13 individual clients. Of its assets, 96.6% ($110M across 246 accounts) are managed with discretion; $3.82M across 13 accounts are not. It advised 4 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 16% | 5% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 84% | 95% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 13 | $6M | 5.3% | $462K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 67 | $107M | 94.7% | $1.6M |
| Total | 80 | $113M | 100% | $1.42M |
- Clients
- 13
- Regulatory AUM
- $6M
- AUM share
- 5.3%
- Avg. per client
- $462K
- Clients
- 67
- Regulatory AUM
- $107M
- AUM share
- 94.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.6M
Total
- Clients
- 80
- Regulatory AUM
- $113M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.42M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 4
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Compass Private Wealth Group charges 0.50%–2.00% a year for its Wealth Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Services
- Standalone financial planning is billed hourly at up to $300 per hour, or as a fixed engagement fee based on the expected hours.
- Retirement Plan Advisory Services
- Retirement plan advisory fees are an annual asset-based fee ranging from 0.25% to 1.00%, based on plan size and scope of services.
Manuel Ruiz owns 50% to 75% of Compass Private Wealth Group. The leadership team of Compass Private Wealth Group includes Chief Operating Officer Dorota Pietryka. It has 3 employees.
Leadership
Dorota PietrykaChief Compliance Officer and Chief Operating Officer- William CicconeManaging Member / Managing Partner
Manuel RuizManaging Member / Managing Partner
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 2 insurance agents
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 50% to 75% of Compass Private Wealth Group LLC
Manuel Ruiz
Control person · since November 2021
- Owns 50% to 75% of Compass Private Wealth Group LLC
William Ciccone
Control person · since November 2021
Compass Private Wealth Group’s regulatory assets grew from $101M (March 2025) to $113M (June 2026); clients fell from 128 to 80 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $113M | 80 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $101M | 128 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Compass Private Wealth Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in New Jersey.
New Jersey · 1 listed address
- 51 JFK Parkway, 1st FL W, Suite 107, Short HillsHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Compass Private Wealth Group LLC
- Headquarters
- 51 JFK Parkway, 1st FL W, Suite 107, Short Hills, NJ 07078
- Website
- compasspw.com
- Phone
- 908-615-2249
- @compass-private-wealth-group
- SEC file
- 801-132197
- Structure
- New Jersey LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Compass Private Wealth Group uses Charles Schwab ($113M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Compass Private Wealth Group has custody of $11.1M in client assets for 28 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $113M100%
At year end, Compass Private Wealth Group’s separately managed accounts were largely in funds (48%) and stocks (29%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks29%
- Funds48%
- Bonds17%
- Investment grade corporate bonds15%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash6%
How many clients does Compass Private Wealth Group have?
Compass Private Wealth Group has 80 clients and manages $113 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 67 high-net-worth individuals and 13 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 June 2026
What services does Compass Private Wealth Group offer?
Compass Private Wealth Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Compass Private Wealth Group charge?
Compass Private Wealth Group charges 0.50%–2.00% a year for its Wealth Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: CPW DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS, AND PRIVACY POLICY, filed 11 June 2026
Which custodians does Compass Private Wealth Group use?
Compass Private Wealth Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $113M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 11 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Compass Private Wealth Group have?
Compass Private Wealth Group has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Compass Private Wealth Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Compass Private Wealth Group’s separately managed accounts held 48% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 29% exchange-traded equities, 15% investment grade corporate bonds, 6% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Compass Private Wealth Group?
Compass Private Wealth Group’s direct owners are Manuel Ruiz (50% to 75%) and William Ciccone (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 June 2026
How does Compass Private Wealth Group get paid?
Compass Private Wealth Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Compass Private Wealth Group?
Compass Private Wealth Group’s main office is at 51 JFK Parkway, 1st FL W, Suite 107, Short Hills, NJ 07078. Its phone number is 908-615-2249. Its website is compasspw.com.