Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC
Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Chicago-based registered investment adviser founded in 2007, and registered with the SEC since January 2009. It operates as an Illinois limited liability company and is part of the Arete Wealth, Inc. family of companies, which includes a broker-dealer affiliate. Arete Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs approximately 130-138 professionals and serves primarily U.S.-based high net worth individuals as well as other retail clients and organizations.
Investment Strategy
Arete Wealth Advisors provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. Its approach begins with a detailed assessment of each client's risk tolerances and investment objectives, often resulting in a tailored Investment Policy Statement (IPS). Investment strategies are designed to meet clients' specific financial goals, including pre-retirement and financial planning, and may incorporate asset allocation, diversification, and ongoing monitoring. Advisers may also offer complementary brokerage services via an affiliated broker-dealer. Arete's philosophy emphasizes personalized service and ongoing communication to align portfolios with each client's individual needs and objectives.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (696)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D DIS | DISNEY WALT CO | 2.87% | $40.4M | 326,487 | $121.00 | $124.01 | +$7.9M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 2.53% | $35.7M | 226,950 | $123.92 | $157.99 | +$8.5M |
R RSP | INVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED FD T | 2.37% | $33.4M | 183,545 | $162.57 | $181.74 | +$8.0M |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 2.13% | $30.0M | 146,287 | $225.98 | $205.17 | -$7.6M |
S SPAB | SPDR SERIES TRUST | 1.97% | $27.8M | 1,085,553 | $25.52 | $25.60 | +$3.3M |