Alpha Dog Advisors, Ruff
Registered investment adviser · Cranston, RI · CRD #152001
Form ADV data as of 2026-09-01Regulatory assets
$153.6 million
Total accounts
618
Employees
3
Disclosure events
3
Firm details
- Website: https://twitter.com/eduardgea
- Telephone: 401-351-4900
- SEC file number: 801-122502
- Most recent Form ADV filing: 2026-08-10
- SEC record: View this firm on the SEC's IAPD site
Disciplinary disclosures
This firm reports 3 disclosure questions answered Yes, covering 3 reported events. Form ADV Item 11 covers charges and pending proceedings as well as findings, so a Yes answer is not itself a finding of wrongdoing. The underlying detail is filed with the SEC.
- SEC or CFTC found a false statement or omission
- SEC or CFTC found a violation of its regulations or statutes
- SEC or CFTC imposed a civil money penalty or a cease-and-desist order
Assets and accounts
| Provides continuous and regular supervisory or management services | Yes |
| Discretionary regulatory assets under management | $142.6 million |
| Non-discretionary regulatory assets under management | $11.0 million |
| Total regulatory assets under management | $153.6 million |
| Discretionary accounts | 615 |
| Non-discretionary accounts | 3 |
| Total accounts | 618 |
| Regulatory assets under management attributable to non-U.S. persons | $0 |
People
| Total employees (excluding clerical) | 3 |
| Employees performing investment advisory functions (including research) | 2 |
| Employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer | 0 |
| Employees registered as investment adviser representatives with a state | 2 |
| Employees registered as IARs for another investment adviser | 0 |
| Employees who are licensed insurance agents | 1 |
| Firms or persons who solicit advisory clients on the firm's behalf | 0 |
Custody
| Has custody of client cash or bank accounts | No |
| Has custody of client securities | No |
| A related person has custody of client cash or bank accounts | No |
| A related person has custody of client securities | No |
| The firm acts as a qualified custodian | No |
| A related person acts as a qualified custodian | No |
How the firm is compensated
Advisory services offered
Other business activities
Reported conflicts of interest
Form ADV Items 8 asks advisers to disclose arrangements that may create a conflict with client interests. This firm answered Yes to:
- Buys or sells for itself securities it also recommends to clients
- Recommends brokers or dealers to clients
- Compensates a non-employee for client referrals
Client types
| Type of client | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 246 | $47.6 million |
| High net worth individuals | 75 | $95.0 million |
| Other investment advisers | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Insurance companies | 2 | $8.5 million |