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  "crd_number": 152001,
  "slug": "alpha-dog-advisors-ruff-cranston-ri-152001",
  "primary_business_name": "ALPHA DOG ADVISORS, RUFF",
  "legal_name": "GEA SPHERE, LLC",
  "dbas": [],
  "city": "Cranston",
  "state": "RI",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "39300",
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    "common_name": "Providence",
    "msa_name": "Providence-Warwick, RI-MA",
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  },
  "registration_type": "sec",
  "registration_status": "Approved",
  "registration_date": "2021-10-08",
  "years_registered": 4,
  "period": "2026-10-01",
  "filing_date": "2026-08-10",
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  "raum_band_label": "$100 million to $500 million",
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    "percentage_of_aum"
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  "wrap_fee_participant": false,
  "disclosure_yes_count": 3,
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    "MA",
    "RI"
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  "websites": [
    "https://alphadogadvisors.com",
    "https://facebook.com/GeaSphere-Advisors-255747641107893",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/geasphere-llc/about",
    "https://twitter.com/EduardGEA"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/152001",
  "disclosure_items": [
    {
      "item": "11.C(1)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.C(2)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.C(5)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever imposed a civil money penalty on the firm or an advisory affiliate, or ordered the firm or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from an activity?"
    }
  ],
  "city_as_filed": "CRANSTON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/alpha-dog-advisors-ruff-cranston-ri-152001",
  "display_name": "Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff",
  "summary": "Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Cranston, RI, registered since 2021, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 10, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff (CRD 152001): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Other"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients",
    "Other"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; other."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff located?",
      "a": "Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff's principal office is in Cranston, RI, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 152001."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff manage?",
      "a": "Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff reports $153,574,000 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 10, 2026 (93% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff's assets and staff changed since 2022?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff: Regulatory assets under management: $115,950,004 in the October 2022 data and $153,574,000 in the October 2026 data, up 32%. Total employees: 2 in October 2022 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (246); high net worth individuals (75); insurance companies (2)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff use?",
      "a": "Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Schwab as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports 3 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.C(1) (SEC or CFTC finding of a false statement or omission), 11.C(2) (SEC or CFTC finding of a violation), and 11.C(5) (SEC or CFTC civil money penalty or cease-and-desist order). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/152001"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 10, 2026 says: \"Alpha Dog Advisors’ services are subject to a minimum account size. The minimum account is typically $500,000 or more; however, Alpha Dog Advisors retains its right to accept clients with less funds on an individual basis.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $131,383,843 to $153,574,000 (+17%)."
    }
  ],
  "filing_history": [
    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 115950004.0,
      "total_employees": 2,
      "filing_date": "2022-03-11"
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    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 85700000.0,
      "total_employees": 2,
      "filing_date": "2023-04-11"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 2,
      "filing_date": "2024-07-22"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 3,
      "filing_date": "2025-03-25"
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    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 153574000.0,
      "total_employees": 3,
      "filing_date": "2026-08-10"
    }
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  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $131,383,843 to $153,574,000 (+17%)."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 10, 2026",
    "tiers": [],
    "flat_rate": null,
    "stated_range": null,
    "stated_maximum": null,
    "account_minimum": "$500,000",
    "account_minimum_may_be_waived": false,
    "minimum_annual_fee": null,
    "figures": [
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        "label": "Account minimum",
        "statements": [
          "Account minimum: $500,000"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "Alpha Dog Advisors’ services are subject to a minimum account size. The minimum account is typically $500,000 or more; however, Alpha Dog Advisors retains its right to accept clients with less funds on an individual basis."
        ]
      }
    ],
    "quotes": [
      "Alpha Dog Advisors’ services are subject to a minimum account size. The minimum account is typically $500,000 or more; however, Alpha Dog Advisors retains its right to accept clients with less funds on an individual basis."
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
  },
  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "Schwab",
      "name_as_filed": "SCHWAB",
      "affiliated": false
    }
  ],
  "custodians_note": "Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.",
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  "clients": [
    {
      "type": "individuals",
      "label": "Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)",
      "count": 246,
      "fewer_than_5": false,
      "raum": 47574000.0
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      "type": "high_net_worth_individuals",
      "label": "High net worth individuals",
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    {
      "type": "other_investment_advisers",
      "label": "Other investment advisers",
      "count": 1,
      "fewer_than_5": true,
      "raum": 2500000.0
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    {
      "type": "insurance_companies",
      "label": "Insurance companies",
      "count": 2,
      "fewer_than_5": true,
      "raum": 8500000.0
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  "disclosure_line": "Reports 3 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
  "indexable": true,
  "suppressed": false,
  "claimed": false,
  "enhanced": false,
  "provided_by_the_firm": null,
  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/152001",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
  }
}