Alex Perez Andrade is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Principal Securities Inc., and Principal Life Insurance Company. 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 employs a comprehensive due-diligence process for recommended managers and private investments.

Adam Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked previously at National Securities Corp and Arete Wealth Management, LLC, and has experience in graphic design and videography outside of his advisory roles. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary, rule-based model allocations, and it incorporates third-party sub-advisers and ongoing account monitoring.

Peter Marshall is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves on the investment committee of St. John's of Lattingtown Episcopal Church. 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 rule-based model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Christopher Ortiz is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Arete in 2022, Ortiz worked at National Asset Management, Inc. and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Carol's Army Inc., a charitable organization. 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 into its services.

Elizabeth Wright is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Moloney Securities Co., Inc. and Vance Capital Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Equity Marketing Group in a wholesaler support capacity. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and regularly monitors accounts while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Leslie Moise is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Management LLC in 2022, Leslie worked at National Securities Corp for 11 years. Outside of investment advising, Leslie is the owner and president of LIANMAC, Inc., a small accounting and tax-related business. 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 integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Richard Spatola is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp before joining Arete in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a clothing recycling business and a partner in a recruitment firm. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. 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 within its service offerings.

Robert Geller is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors and Primerica. Outside of advisory roles, he also provides life insurance and annuities services through Personal Financial Strategies, Inc. Arete Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pensions, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model-based portfolio management and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels into its offerings.

James Keegan is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Astound Broadband and St. John's University. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business 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 third-party managers in its service offerings.

Kenneth Bonal is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a holding company for business expenses. Arete Wealth Advisors provides a wide range of investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis and employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, while also offering access to third-party money managers and acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Danielle Vandehaar is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Arete Wealth Management LLC and SilverCap Wealth Management since 2012. 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 services with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Kristen Crouthamel is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Broker Dealer Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several community boards including the Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce and the Guthrie County Conservation Board, and acts as a notary public in Iowa. 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 and integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Shih Hua Liu is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Portsmouth Financial Services, Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Advisors, he managed his own DBA, SWM Financial. 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 and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Robert Fratkin is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 55 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with the American Political Items Collectors, a 501(c)(3) educational organization, where he served as past president and executive editor. 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 a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations and uses third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Damany Henry is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at National Securities Corporation for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns DEH Advisors, a business used solely for tax and bill pay purposes. 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 a mix of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Mariana Vega Ortega is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete, she worked at H & Co LLP for four years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Blackbull Holding Group LLC, a business involved in the import and export of classic cars. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Steven Mogul is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 17 years and at Miramar Capital for 3 years. He serves on the board of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Children’s Research Fund. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it employs third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Dianne Larson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at National Asset Management and Oppenheimer. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Helm Private Client Group, a pass-through entity for tax purposes. 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 it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service offering.

Stanley Goldring is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. and National Asset Management. Goldring serves as a trustee managing investment and administrative decisions for two personal trusts. 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 primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it employs third-party sub-advisers and due diligence processes for recommended managers and private investments.

Melissa Shaw Patino is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in New York, NY, with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Neuberger Berman for five years before joining Arete Wealth Management and Golub Capital. 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 primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels into its service offerings.