Manuel Ruiz CFP®
Manny Ruiz is a nationally recognized voice in wealth management and the Co-Founder of Compass Private Wealth. A veteran of the financial services industry, Manny is a former Vice President at Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan, where he managed complex portfolios during some of the most volatile periods in market history.
He established Compass Private Wealth to provide high-net-worth individuals and corporate executives with the same caliber of risk management and strategic depth typically reserved for institutional clients.
Manny is an "advisor to the advisors." He is a sought-after speaker at major industry forums, including the National CFP® Conference, and the author of "Why Not Me." His expertise lies in architecting sophisticated solutions for concentrated equity, executive compensation, and multigenerational wealth transfer. He doesn't just manage assets; he engineers financial clarity.
Beyond the Boardroom
While Manny operates with the precision of a Wall Street veteran, his "Why" is rooted closer to home. A proud "Girl Dad" and dedicated husband, Manny understands that the ultimate goal of wealth is to protect the people who matter most.
He lives in Clinton Township, NJ, with his wife Paola, their daughter Brooke, and their boxer, Miles. When he isn’t analyzing markets, you will find him cheering loudly on the sidelines of Brooke’s lacrosse games, snowboarding, or playing live music with his trusted Gibson Les Paul where he brings the same passion to his family that he brings to his firm.
Manny is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professional.