# Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff

> 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.

- CRD: 152001
- Filed as: ALPHA DOG ADVISORS, RUFF
- Legal name: GEA Sphere, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Cranston, RI
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 10, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/152001
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/alpha-dog-advisors-ruff-cranston-ri-152001

## Quick answers

**How is Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff compensated?**
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.

**Where is Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff located?**
Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff's principal office is in Cranston, RI, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff registered with the SEC or a state?**
Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 152001.

**How much does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff manage?**
Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff reports $153,574,000 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 10, 2026 (93% discretionary).

**How have Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff's assets and staff changed since 2022?**
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.

**What types of clients does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff serve?**
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).

**Which custodians does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff use?**
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.

**Does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff report any disciplinary disclosures?**
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

**Does Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff state an account minimum?**
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."

**What changed in Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $131,383,843 to $153,574,000 (+17%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Other

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 10, 2026)

- Account minimum: $500,000

> 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.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Schwab

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.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $153,574,000
- Discretionary: $142,574,000
- Non-discretionary: $11,000,000

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 246 | $47,574,000 |
| High net worth individuals | 75 | $95,000,000 |
| Other investment advisers | 1 | $2,500,000 |
| Insurance companies | 2 | $8,500,000 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Other

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2021 (4 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: FL, MA, RI
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports 3 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Item 11 questions answered yes
- 11.C(1): Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?
- 11.C(2): 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?
- 11.C(5): 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?

Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates: its current employees other than clerical staff, its officers, partners, and directors, and anyone who controls the firm or is controlled by it. One event can produce yes answers to several questions. SEC-registered advisers and exempt reporting advisers may leave out events more than ten years old, and may answer 11.A(2) and 11.B(2) for pending charges only. The detail of each yes answer is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/152001

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- alphadogadvisors.com
- Facebook @GeaSphere-Advisors-255747641107893
- LinkedIn @geasphere-llc
- X @EduardGEA

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2022 | $115,950,004 | 2 | March 11, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $85,700,000 | 2 | April 11, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $168,100,000 | 2 | July 22, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $131,383,843 | 3 | March 25, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $153,574,000 | 3 | August 10, 2026 |

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.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $131,383,843 to $153,574,000 (+17%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Alpha DOG Advisors, Ruff (CRD 152001): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.