West Des Moines, IA S 68th Street Office

Brenton Collins is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2014. Collins is also president and owner of Collins Capital Management, Inc. 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, proprietary model allocations, and third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Paul Espey is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in West Des Moines, IA. He has worked with Arete Wealth Management and Arete Wealth Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Espey is a partner and investment advisor at Silvercap Wealth Management, Inc., and is involved in tax preparation services through Silvercap Tax Services 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 offers discretionary portfolio management and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, as well as third-party sub-advisers and due diligence processes.

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.

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.

Joshua Cross is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Arete Wealth Management and Arete Wealth Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Silvercap Wealth Management and a partner in Silvercap Tax Services LLC, which provides tax preparation 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 primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, supplemented by third-party sub-advisers and a due-diligence process.