Widmayer Jacques is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at National Securities Corp and Arete Wealth Management LLC prior to his current role. He is also involved with Jerusalem SDA, an organization he has been connected with since 2010. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Merlin Ames is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Asset Management, National Securities Corporation, and Edward Jones. Ames also owns Ames Investment and Retirement, a financial services business. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based portfolio models, uses third-party sub-advisers, and offers a range of planning and administrative services.

Paul Conner is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Center Street Advisors, Inc., and founded Connor Financial, where he also works as an insurance agent. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing proprietary model allocations and third-party managers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Wynton Blount is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Stephens Inc., Riddell Sports Group, Suffolk Construction, and Cornerstone Investment Management and Consulting. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Matthew Roberson is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2019, following a 19-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and manages a cattle raising operation and is involved as a partner in a company that connects solar companies with landowners. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, alongside third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Nandan Shah is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple firms including Cura Wealth Advisors, IHT Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Shah is a non-practicing attorney licensed in Illinois and is involved as a strategy and engagement partner with DNX Ventures, a SaaS venture capital firm, as well as co-founder and COO of Deception and Truth Analysis, an enterprise SaaS platform. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using proprietary model allocations and third-party sub-advisers, and offers services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory.

Kenneth New is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pinnacle Financial Network since 2001 and Center Street Securities, Inc. since 2017. He is also the owner of Pinnacle Financial Wealth Management, LLC, where he works with clients on fixed insurance products. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model-based investment strategies, utilizes third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Matthew Parker is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Synovus Securities Inc. and CREATIVE Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate at HILL & HILL FINANCIAL LLC in Woodstock, GA. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Henry Zhai is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at several firms including Hudsonpoint Capital and Charterhouse Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Zhai Financial & Tax, providing tax preparation and financial planning services. Arete Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, employing a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and utilizes third-party sub-advisers and a structured due-diligence process.

David Roberts is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Arete Wealth Advisors since 2023. Prior to this, he was with Center Street Advisors, Inc. and has operated his own tax and retirement planning business since 2010. Roberts is also an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University, teaching a business course. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, utilizes third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Erik Olson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2010. Olson serves as a board member and investment committee chair for the Converge Foundation and owns Olson Analytics, a data analysis and consulting business. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, utilizes third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Kinta Smith is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Polymath Investments, Larson Financial Group, and Aspiriant. Beyond his advisory work, he also spends a small portion of his time as a licensed insurance agent. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, employing both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels within its service offerings.

Edward Patrick Jr. is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Oppenheimer & Co and National Asset Management. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Avi Bialo is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is a self-employed musician. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations and uses third-party sub-advisers, regularly monitoring accounts while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Daniel Claps is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including B. Riley Wealth Advisors and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and serves as an OSJ principal for HudsonPoint Capital. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Jacqueline Gibson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Management, she worked at Golub Capital, Beacon Hill Staffing Group, and held roles in public health and medical organizations. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations to manage assets on a discretionary basis and employs third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Benjamin Carlson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Brighthouse Securities, LLC and METLIFE Investors Distribution Company. Outside of his advisory role, Carlson serves as an alpine ski coach during the winter months. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and integrates its services with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Amadeus Christian Wijatkowski is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC based in New York, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry for less than a year, with prior experience at firms including Fincadia LLC, Langham Hall LLC, and Quaan Capital. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages discretionary portfolios using advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it employs third-party sub-advisers while fulfilling ERISA fiduciary responsibilities when applicable.

Adrian Nicholson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Arete Wealth Advisors since 2020, previously working at Arete Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-hosts the investment-related podcast Retirement Lifestyle Show. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers and due diligence processes in its investment approach.

Anthony James Hunt is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Cygnus Capital and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cygnus Capital as a fund wholesaler. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its operations.