About Us

Mission Statement

To partner with small business owners in achieving their vision—offering keen financial insight, effective strategies, and tailored support to strengthen decision-making. Together, we build efficient, results-driven solutions that drive measurable success and long-term growth.

Firm History and Bio

I started the firm in 2024 with a clear mission: to provide small businesses and their owners with the expertise, tools, and strategies they need to succeed. As we grow, we’re adding complementary skill sets that address the full spectrum of business needs—so our clients can find the right solutions in one place. Below, you’ll find a brief bio along with a few personal insights to help you get to know me better.

The owner of Altruistic Accounting & Business Services.  Inclusion on website is to connect visitors to person behind the company.  A face to the company to humanize an entity
Mike Ruble, CPA
Managing Member

I understand the challenges of running a business because I’ve been in your shoes. Over the years, I’ve launched and sold two full-service fitness centers, led a 700,000-square-foot manufacturing operation, and guided teams through periods of both rapid growth and tough market conditions. These experiences taught me that success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about having the right plan, the right systems, and the right support.

Today, I help entrepreneurs cut through the noise, focus on what truly drives results, and build businesses that don’t just survive—they thrive. My approach is hands-on and collaborative, combining clear goal-setting, practical strategies, and consistent progress tracking. I believe every business owner deserves clarity, confidence, and a trusted partner who understands their vision and works relentlessly to help them achieve it.

If you’re ready to transform your goals into measurable results, you’ll find more about my background in the Why Let Altruistic Help section on our homepage.

In my spare time, I enjoy working out, golfing, traveling, and watching the University of Tennessee Volunteers.

Random bits of information:

  • Grew up in Kodiak, Alaska from age 5 until graduating from Kodiak High School.
Town of Kodiak, Alaska on Kodiak Island, which is where the owner of Altruistic Acctg and Business Services grew up.
  • Ran with the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
Owner with 3 friends before the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain

Experience That helps

Drawing on my diverse business background and extensive CPA experience, I am uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive insights and highly effective solutions when collaborating with business owners. My multifaceted skill set equips me to provide a truly unique perspective that few CPAs can match.

Below is a summary of the companies I have worked for during my career. It includes the skills I have gained at each company, along with brief commentary to provide further context and insights. The companies are listed in chronological order from left to right, top to bottom. You can click on each logo to open and close it. The University of Tennessee is an exception and is located at the end.

Auditor

  • Technical Accounting
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Analytical
  • Due Diligence
  • Microsoft Office
  • Risk Management
Career began, after graduating from University of Tennessee, on the audit side at KPMG in Nashville, TN. Earned CPA designation in 1995. During the 5.5 years at KPMG worked on clients in manufacturing, healthcare (hospital and LTC), distribution, retail, property mgmt, financial services, and restaurants (franchises) to name a few.

Owner

  • Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business management
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Customer service
  • Financial analysis
  • Health & fitness
  • Problem solving
  • Staff management
Started the 1st of 2 full-service fitness centers from scratch while working at KPMG (because working 80 hours per week wasn't enough.😁 ) Started the 2nd fitness center while at Merrill Lynch 4 years later. Owner in fitness centers for 11 years before selling.

Financial Advisor

  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Client relationship management
  • Investment management
  • Sales and marketing
  • Compliance & regulatory knowledge
  • Financial analysis
Worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch managing client's money and providing financial planning. Obtained FINRA Series 7 and 66.

Regional Sales Manager

  • Sales management
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership and team management
  • Financial analysis
  • Business development
Was District Sales Manager at legacy Morgan Stanley covering an 8 state territory. Later became Regional Sales Mgr for the Mid-Atlantic states after the merger with Smith Barney. Obtained additional licenses for FINRA Series 9 and 10 along with a CIMA designation from Wharton Business School. The promotion to Reg Sales Mgr took me from Nashville, TN to Charlotte, NC

Recruiting Director

  • Recruitment & talent acquisition
  • Sales & marketing
  • Data analysis
  • Financial analysis
  • Human resources & compliance
  • Networking & relationship building
Became Recruiting Director for Ameriprise Financial covering the mid-Atlantic states for financial advisors in both the independent and branch channels.

CEO/CFO

  • Leadership & team management
  • Strategic planning
  • Business planning
  • Employee management
  • Safety and risk management
  • Operations management
  • Communication & shareholder management
Moved to Kansas from Charlotte to become the CFO of a manufacturing company in Central Kansas. Was promoted to CEO within 3 months. Spent the next year and a half getting manufacturing back on track, reducing cash burn (closed distribution centers in 4 states) while unwinding legacy lawsuits.

Director

  • Financial analysis
  • Valuation
  • Sales and marketing
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
  • Communication
  • Due diligence
Moved to Scottsdale, AZ after Kansas. Worked at a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm before starting Altruistic ABS. Obtained FINRA Series 79 (Investment Banking Rep) while at IndustryPro.

Student

  • Master of Accountancy
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting Major
Attended University of Tennessee - Knoxville (Go Vols) after graduating from Kodiak High School in Kodiak, Alaska

Continual Learning

In a business landscape transformed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), staying current isn’t optional—it’s essential. At Altruistic ABS, we invest heavily in continual learning so our clients benefit from the latest tools, strategies, and technologies. Every professional on our team follows a tailored learning plan based on their role, ensuring we deliver advice and solutions that are not only relevant today but ready for tomorrow.