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Kelly Ruggles serves as the president of American Reliance Group, a Spokane, Washington, financial advisory company he founded in 1998. In addition to helping his clients plan their financial future, Kelly Ruggles has shared his expertise with residents of the Spokane area by writing articles for the Journal of Business.

A leading source of business news in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, the biweekly Journal of Business provides comprehensive, multi-industry coverage to a readership that comprises influential Inland Northwest business figures. 

Since publishing its first issue in 1986, the Journal of Business has garnered hundreds of awards for its reporting. The newspaper relies on the leadership of publisher Paul Read and editor Linn Parish, both of whom bring decades of journalism experience to their positions. To learn more about the Journal of Business, visit www.spokanejournal.com.

Opinions expressed herein are solely those of American Reliance Group, Inc. and our editorial staff. Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representations as to its accuracy or completeness. All information and ideas should be discussed in detail with your individual adviser prior to implementation. Fee-based financial planning and investment advisory services are offered by American Reliance Group, Inc. Insurance products and services are offered through Kelly Ruggles, Spokane. American Reliance Group, Inc. and Kelly Ruggles, Spokane are affiliated companies.

New CDC Surveillance System to Analyze Data on Multiple Sclerosis

Kelly Ruggles has provided financial advice to clients of his Spokane, Washington, firm since 1998. Charitably active in the Spokane community, Kelly Ruggles has served in leadership roles for the Salvation Army and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

November 2018 brought good news for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the launch of the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System (NNCSS). The project aims to leverage data to develop a better understanding of neurologic conditions such as MS.

The NNCSS project will begin with the CDC analyzing data for MS and Parkinson’s disease. In the future, the CDC intends to expand the NNCSS to include other neurologic conditions. Going forward, the National MS Society intends to collaborate with the CDC and use the collected data to hone research efforts that may result in better treatment options or perhaps even a cure for MS.

Opinions expressed herein are solely those of American Reliance Group, Inc. and our editorial staff. Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representations as to its accuracy or completeness. All information and ideas should be discussed in detail with your individual adviser prior to implementation. Fee-based financial planning and investment advisory services are offered by American Reliance Group, Inc. Insurance products and services are offered through Kelly Ruggles, Spokane. American Reliance Group, Inc. and Kelly Ruggles, Spokane are affiliated companies.