Dale Rippo is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Fincadia for four years and National Securities Corporation for five years. 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 offers discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Timothy Pelan is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work background includes roles at Fincadia, Primerica, and American Beech, among others. 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 using third-party sub-advisers and conducting regular account monitoring.

Michael Dandrea is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Sovereign Global Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner and president of Camille Inc., a bill-paying business. 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 manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it offers access to third-party money managers and comprehensive financial planning services.

David Lynn is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 57 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2023. 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, utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers and due diligence in its investment approach.

Michael Black is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2022, following six years at National Securities Corp. 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, along with third-party sub-advisers and a due-diligence process for recommended managers and private investments.

Brandon Murphy is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has worked at Arete Wealth Management since 2022 and previously at National Securities Corporation. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Glunta's Meat Farms since 2017. 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 primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, supported by third-party sub-advisers and a thorough due-diligence process.

Young Choi is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation, as well as Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Advisors in 2024, Mr. Choi worked at TIAA-CREF for 15 years and has additional experience at Microsoft and InterGen Data. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance products and partners in tax preparation services. Arete Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based portfolio allocations and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels into its service model.

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.

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.

Peter Marshall is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and National Asset Management. 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 individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and 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.

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.

Kenneth Bonal is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent insurance agent and contractor for several registered investment advisory firms. 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, uses third-party sub-advisers, and offers comprehensive portfolio management with regular account monitoring.

Dianne Larson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Oppenheimer. 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, employing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

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.

Emiliano Avalos Paiz is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete, he worked at Fincadia and has a background in education, having taught at various schools including W.C. Mepham High School and Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School. 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, employing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Katelyn Della Porta is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in catering and retail, as well as positions at Florida International University. 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 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 service offerings.

Mark Schrader is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked with National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the board of directors for Island's End Golf & Country Club. 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 focuses on discretionary portfolio management using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels within its service offerings.

Ronald Rothchild is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Arete in 2022, he worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp from 2017 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several related investment and insurance businesses under the Fincadia name. 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 integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service approach.

Scott Cantor is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including 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, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service offering.

Isaiah Aponte is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Arete Wealth Advisors since 2020, with prior experience at National Securities Corporation. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations while offering access to third-party money managers and acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

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.

Robert Abramowitz is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Oppenheimer. Outside of his advisory role, Abramowitz is the owner of CARA Corp for tax purposes. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing 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 incorporates third-party sub-advisers and due diligence in its investment approach.

Michael Tretola is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., Inc. and National Securities Corporation. He is involved with the Port Washington Business Improvement District. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it offers access to third-party money managers and comprehensive financial planning services.

Christopher Bond 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 worked with firms including National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns 007 Industries Inc., a flow-through S-corporation 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 manages assets primarily 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 approach.