David Ruff

David Ruff, CFA®, is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Advisors Capital Management, LLC, based in Oakland, CA. In his current role, he specializes in international strategies and small/mid-cap equities, managing portfolios that cater to both capital appreciation and preservation objectives for a diverse client base. He is a key member of the investment team, contributing to the development and execution of ACM’s global equity investment strategies.

Prior to joining Advisors Capital Management in 2018, David held senior positions at Salient as a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, where he co-managed the Dividend Signal Strategy® portfolios. His earlier roles include serving as Chief Investment Officer at both Berkeley Capital Management and London Pacific Advisors, as well as presiding over the Security Analysts of Sacramento from 1998 to 2001. These experiences demonstrate his deep expertise in portfolio management, equity analysis, and the oversight of international and small/mid-cap strategies.

David graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Iowa State University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and an active member of professional organizations such as the CFA Institute and the Security Analysts of San Francisco. His notable industry contributions include shaping dividend and equity allocation frameworks and chairing investment committees at previous firms, establishing him as a specialist in international equities and portfolio construction for sophisticated investors.