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FRUTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

SEC Registered

Building long-term investments in great companies since 1992

HOUSTON, TXhttps://rjfruth.com713-464-2283
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Year Founded
1992
Employees
3
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
403

About the firm

Fruth Investment Management is a Houston-based, SEC-Registered Investment Advisor founded in 1992 to serve high net worth individuals, families, and trusts. Today, the firm manages over $400 million in assets across a diverse client base, using a preservation-focused, low-turnover investment strategy. As fiduciaries, they invest primarily in individual stocks, bonds, and money market funds rather than mutual funds or ETFs.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net Worth

Areas of expertise

Wealth PreservationIndividualized Portfolio ConstructionFiduciaryLong-term InvestingDividend-paying StocksBondsLow-turnover StrategyHigh Net WorthSec-registered Investment AdvisorMulti-generational Wealth

Services

Individualized portfolio construction using a disciplined mix of stocks, bonds, and cash; wealth preservation strategy with a conservative, low-turnover approach prioritizing dividend-paying stocks; fiduciary-driven, unbiased financial guidance; and holistic wealth management with tailored strategies for high net worth clients.

Who they serve

High net worth individuals, families, and trusts

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)70$32M
High Net Worth Individuals102$379M
Investment Companies0
Pooled Investment Vehicles0$0
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans0$0
Charitable Organizations0$0
State/Municipal Entities0
Insurance Companies0
Sovereign Wealth Funds0
Corporations0$0

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Richard John Fruth
PRESIDENT /CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
TX
HOUSTONHQ

Advisors at this firm

3 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#107273
SEC Number
801-40948
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Flat Fee
Minimum: $500,000 (waivable)
Asset tierAnnual rate
First $500,0001.25%
$500,000 to $5,000,0001.00%
$5,000,000 to $10,000,0000.75%
Above $10,000,0000.50%

Data as of March 31, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

Editorial disclosure

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