Christopher’s Approach
Christopher A. Ruta
CFP®, CPA
Financial Advisor
Overview
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 of 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.
Areas of Focus
Comprehensive Wealth Management
Integrated guidance for your full financial life, bringing together investment, tax, estate, and retirement planning to support your goals.
Financial Planning
Our planning process helps you evaluate key areas of your financial life, uncover opportunities, and make decisions aligned with your goals.
Investment Management
Evidence-based investing designed to help you stay focused on long-term goals while navigating changing market conditions.
Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
Thoughtful estate planning guidance to help organize your affairs, support your wishes, and prepare for future generations.
Trust Services
Comprehensive trust administration supported by integrated investment, tax, estate, charitable, and business succession planning services.
Accounting & Consulting Services
Integrated accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services that help business owners navigate complexity, evaluate opportunities, and plan for the future.
Education
- Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Certified Public Accountant
Affiliations
- Boston Estate Planning Council – committee member
- Croi Health Board of Trustees – member
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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Safeguarding Your Wealth: Essential Asset Protection Strategies in Estate Planning
Discover key asset protection strategies, from liability insurance and homestead declarations to trusts and business entities, that can…
10 Ways to Put Annual Exclusion Gifts to Good Use
Discover 10 creative ways to use the 2026 annual gift tax exclusion to share wealth, support loved ones,…
Thoughtful Ways to Gift to Your Adult Children: Financially and Beyond
Explore thoughtful ways to gift to your adult children, from annual gift tax exclusions and Roth IRAs to…
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) 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.