Samantha Crank is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lord Abbett & Co. LLC and Merrill Lynch. In addition to her advisory role, she is a Senior Associate at 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, charitable organizations, and other 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 in its service offerings.

Rebecca Jin is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with several years of experience in the financial services industry. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Golub 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 utilizes both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Joseph Cutler is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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.

Jay Sheth is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with National Asset Management, Inc. and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Anveer Inc., a company unrelated to investment activities. 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 a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service offering.

Graham Falbo is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and B. Riley Wealth Advisors. He is also involved in life and health insurance sales as a licensed 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 utilizes both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations to manage assets.

Henry Zhai is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. He has experience with multiple firms including Hudsonpoint Capital and Cetera, and maintains a separate tax preparation and financial planning practice under Zhai Financial & Tax. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, utilizing discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model allocations, and third-party sub-advisers. The firm integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its comprehensive service offering.

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.

Andrew Mack is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners. 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, integrating affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its 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.

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.

Terron Tidwell is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, Tidwell owns a media business focused on speaking engagements, book publishing, and documentary distribution, and he consults with college athletes on NIL deals. 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 offers comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan services.

James Culp III is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Arete Wealth Advisors and related entities since 2022. Prior to that, he spent 11 years with National Asset Management, Inc. and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he provides consulting services to help individuals and families organize their financial accounts and assets related to estate matters. 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 employs third-party sub-advisers alongside a due-diligence process for recommended investments.

James Kelin is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Golub Capital since 2024 and previously at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC from 2020 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a wholesaler with Golub 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 offers discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and employs third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Ronan Cox is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director for Clothes for Kids, a charitable organization providing clothing to impoverished children in Fairfield County. Arete Wealth Advisors delivers 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 and employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, along with third-party sub-advisers, while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

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.

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 firms including BlackRock Investments LLC and Golub Capital LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Senior Associate at Golub Capital. 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 offers discretionary portfolio management and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations while integrating affiliated financial businesses and third-party managers.

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.

Graham Blackburn is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with approximately eight years of professional experience. His career includes roles at Golub Capital and Liberty Mutual Insurance, as well as positions related to education and office resources. 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 using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, along with access to third-party money managers and comprehensive financial planning.

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.

Juan Matallana is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and COO of SEFT FC Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit semi-professional soccer team. 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 a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels to support its advisory services.

Victoria Pantaleo is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in New York, NY, with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Golub Capital since 2023, following six years at BlackRock and a brief tenure at HightTower Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Golub Capital as a direct lender and credit asset manager. 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 service offerings.

Dastin Mudijana is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in New York, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arete Wealth Management LLC, Creed Equities, Grow Investment, Ayers Asia Asset Management, and Victoria Manajemen Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is a paid plasma donor at Biolife Plasma 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 primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it incorporates third-party sub-advisers and due diligence in its investment process.

Omar Rajjoub is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Ocean Capital and HudsonPoint. 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 advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.