Craig Bodden is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Arete Wealth Advisors and its predecessor, Arete Wealth Management, since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a family limited partnership. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business 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 third-party money managers in its service approach.

Ronan Cox is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Asset Management, Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. He serves as a director for Clothes for Kids to Fairfield County, a nonprofit organization providing clothing to impoverished children. Arete Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model-based investment strategies and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Andrew Brower is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 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 Corp. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved with HudsonPoint Capital as an investment executive and owns The Brower Group, a non-investment-related entity. 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 discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model allocations, leveraging affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its integrated approach.

Germaine Broussard is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Broussard is the founder and president of Troop Treats, a nonprofit organization. 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 employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations and uses third-party sub-advisers, regularly monitoring accounts while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Anthony Hanley is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fairfax Global Investment Management LLC and Center Street Securities, Inc. He is also the founder, along with his spouse, of Matthew’s Hope Children’s Ministries, 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 employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model-based investment strategies and offers access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Edmond Ducett is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Arete Wealth Management LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Ducett Consulting and is a managing partner and part owner of Equity Markets Group, a capital-raising distribution firm. He is also involved as a placement agent and wholesaler for Cunat Multi-Family Investment Fund 1 and supports administrative and marketing efforts at Vieste Group. 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 services, employing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations while integrating affiliated financial businesses and third-party managers.

Scott Cantor is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Sovereign Global Advisors. 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 for discretionary portfolio management and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Isaiah Aponte is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Securities Corporation and Arete Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management supported by proprietary models, third-party managers, and regular account monitoring.

Brandon De Otaduy Nam is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at BlackRock Investments LLC and Golub Capital LLC. 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 both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Michael Blueweiss is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and National Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a charity advisor for The Coltrane Home of Dix Hills. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive planning services.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in West Des Moines, IA, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Arete Wealth Management since 2018 and also has experience at Insight Tax & Accounting Services and Broker Dealer Financial Services. 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 rule-based model allocations and uses third-party sub-advisers, acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

James Johnston is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Financial Resource Management, Inc. in addition to his long tenure with Arete Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an officer and owner of Financial Resource Management and is chief manager of Resource Exchange Services, which acts as a qualified intermediary for 1031 exchanges. 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 and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, while also utilizing third-party sub-advisers and maintaining a due-diligence process for recommended managers and private investments.

James Mota is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including B. Riley Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Prudential Insurance, and Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Mota is the founder and CEO of The Building Blocks Foundation, a nonprofit providing clothing and essentials to homeless students in NYC public schools, and he serves on the Alumni Council for The American College of Financial Services. 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 model-based investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management along with access to third-party money managers.

David Mar is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Arete Wealth Management since 2009 and also works as a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and health insurance. 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 employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Roshan Loungani is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vienna, VA, with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Arete Wealth Advisors and its predecessor Arete Wealth Management since 2008. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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 rule-based model allocations, and provides access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Graham Blackburn is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Advisors in 2025, he worked at Golub Capital and Liberty Mutual Insurance. He also attended the University of Michigan from 2016 to 2020. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to 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 allocation and proprietary model portfolios, and it incorporates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

John Burnham is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in White Plains, NY. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation services through a partnership at Saranac Tax Services LLC. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers with ongoing account monitoring.

Benjamin Weber is an advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Anchored Wealth Advisors, Anduril Industries, and served in the US Navy for 14 years. He is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. 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 discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Riley Francis is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including D.A. Davidson & Co. and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant varsity boys basketball coach for ADM Community School District. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service offering.

Nathanael Mannone is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Arete Wealth Management. His background includes roles in academia and international organizations prior to entering the financial sector. 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.