Christopher A. Ruta
CFP®, CPA
Financial Advisor
CFP®, CPA
Financial Advisor
Christopher “Chris” Ruta is a financial advisor in Savant’s Rockland, Massachusetts, office. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he focuses on comprehensive financial planning and investment management for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, executives, young professionals, and retirees. Chris believes in a holistic approach to wealth management, ensuring that his clients not only understand their options but also feel empowered to make informed decisions.
Originally from Norton, Massachusetts, Chris grew up with a passion for sports, especially basketball. He played for a local AAU team that traveled nationally to compete in tournaments. After earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fairfield University in Connecticut, he launched his career in Ernst & Young’s Boston financial services office, auditing financial institutions, banks, and broker-dealers.
Chris moved to Heritage Financial in 2017 to pursue work that allowed for deeper, more lasting client relationships. He joined Savant in 2026 when Heritage joined the firm. He remains active in the professional community and serves as chair on different committees within the Boston Estate Planning Council and is a member of the Croí Health Board of Trustees.
Chris lives in Norwell, Massachusetts, and enjoys spending time on the golf course or hiking with his dog, Ollie. He is an avid NBA fan and rarely misses an opportunity to talk about the Boston Celtics.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.