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Chris Gruler

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Smart Money Rating: 93 out of 100

Partner and President, Altrus Capital

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Altrus Capital
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Partner and President
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Partner
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Record updated 4 October 2026

About

Chris Gruler is a seasoned marketing and branding professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He is the former owner and operator of Protege Branding, a family marketing and advertising firm. From there, Protege took a life on its own, including executing creatives and marketing strategies for Fortune 100 companies to the ever-impressive local small business community in the Valley. Chris joined the Altrus Capital team in 2021 bringing a high-level focus on branding, marketing and communication to their investors. As of January 2023, Chris accepted the role of Partner and President of Altrus Capital and sold his Protege book.

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