Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC

RIASEC RegisteredEst. 2009

Total AUM

$2.7B

Discretionary

$2.7B

100% of AUM

Avg account

$506K

Accounts

5,424

Employees

135

Advisory reps

144

Firm details

Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
CRD number: 145488
Registered since: January 5, 2009
Website: aretewealth.com
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees, Performance Based Fees, Other
Client types: HNWI74.28%
Individuals19%
Corporations / Businesses6.31%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans0.25%
Charitable Organizations0.16%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPublication of Periodicals

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser organized as an LLC and operating since 2009. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients and acts as a capital allocator, meaning it places client capital with third‑party managers in addition to managing portfolios directly. Its service menu blends traditional advisory work (financial planning, portfolio management for individuals, small businesses and institutions) with pension consulting, manager selection and periodic publications. Arete also conducts broker‑dealer and insurance brokerage activities and sells other financial products. The firm employs multiple fee arrangements — percentage of AUM, fixed and hourly fees, and performance‑based pricing among them — allowing flexibility for different client relationships. Arete reports that it does not prioritize ESG as an active part of its investment process.