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Paul C. Conner

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
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CRD#: 1061074
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Professional summary


Paul Clayton Conner is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Paul has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Connor Financial. dba. Insurance Agent, approx 40 hours per week. 11/2013 date started. Investment related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 20, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2613 River Grand Circle, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
RIA
CRD#: 145488
Vestavia Hills, AL
Past

March 12, 2020 - June 16, 2023

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
Vestavia Hills, AL
Past

February 18, 2010 - November 5, 2010

WFG ADVISORS, LP

RIA
CRD#: 125073
CLANTON, TX
Past

February 12, 2010 - November 5, 2010

WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22704
CLANTON, AL
Past

November 6, 2008 - February 18, 2010

FIRST LEGACY SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 47079
CLANTON, AL
Past

September 30, 2008 - February 18, 2010

FIRST LEGACY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47079
CLANTON, AL
Past

October 6, 2006 - September 26, 2008

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3538
CLANTON, AL
Past

June 11, 2004 - September 26, 2008

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
CLANTON, AL
Past

April 11, 1989 - December 31, 1989

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

February 9, 1987 - May 22, 1989

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
Past

October 28, 1985 - December 8, 1986

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
Past

August 4, 1983 - January 16, 1984

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
Past

August 26, 1982 - July 28, 1983

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
25 FINANCIAL | WESTERN PORTFOLIO PARTNERS | WEALTH STRATEGIES ADVISORY GROUP | WEALTH SOLUTIONS 360 | THORNHILL FINANCIAL | SILVERCAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHADES CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | SECOND LEVEL CAPITAL | SARANAC ADVISORS | ROBERTS TAX AND RETIREMENT PLANNING | PROGEN FINANCIAL CONSULTING | PINNACLE FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PATHWAY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | OLD GROWTH CAPITAL | NTS BEARING | NARISH FINANCIAL SERVICES | MCKINLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MASTERWORKS.IO | MAJORS FINANCIAL | MAGNOLIA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL | LEBLANC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | KRM FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN GALT WEALTH SOLUTIONS | INSIGHT WEALTH GROUP | IJK FUNDS | HUDSONPOINT CAPITAL | HILL & HILL FINANCIAL | GOVIC CAPITAL | GOLUB CAPITAL | FREEDOM FINANCIAL WEALTH AND TAX, LLC | FINCADIA CAPITAL PARTNERS | FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | DUPRE CARRIER GODCHAUX FINANCIAL SERVICES | CYGNUS CAPITAL | CURA WEALTH PARTNERS | CREATIVE HEALTH CAPITAL, LLC | COOPER TOWER WEALTH | CONNER FINANCIAL LLC | CALIBER FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ARNO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ALVERY BARTLETT GROUP | ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 145488 / SEC#: 801-69827

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2009 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alabama
(6/20/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/2/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
25 FINANCIAL | WESTERN PORTFOLIO PARTNERS | WEALTH STRATEGIES ADVISORY GROUP | WEALTH SOLUTIONS 360 | THORNHILL FINANCIAL | SILVERCAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHADES CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | SECOND LEVEL CAPITAL | SARANAC ADVISORS | ROBERTS TAX AND RETIREMENT PLANNING | PROGEN FINANCIAL CONSULTING | PINNACLE FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PATHWAY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | OLD GROWTH CAPITAL | NTS BEARING | NARISH FINANCIAL SERVICES | MCKINLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MASTERWORKS.IO | MAJORS FINANCIAL | MAGNOLIA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL | LEBLANC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | KRM FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN GALT WEALTH SOLUTIONS | INSIGHT WEALTH GROUP | IJK FUNDS | HUDSONPOINT CAPITAL | HILL & HILL FINANCIAL | GOVIC CAPITAL | GOLUB CAPITAL | FREEDOM FINANCIAL WEALTH AND TAX, LLC | FINCADIA CAPITAL PARTNERS | FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | DUPRE CARRIER GODCHAUX FINANCIAL SERVICES | CYGNUS CAPITAL | CURA WEALTH PARTNERS | CREATIVE HEALTH CAPITAL, LLC | COOPER TOWER WEALTH | CONNER FINANCIAL LLC | CALIBER FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ARNO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ALVERY BARTLETT GROUP | ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 145488 / SEC#: 801-69827

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2009 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 940-3684
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
138

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARETE WEALTH ADV2A - 04.01.2025 (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,837
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,152,167,506

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Company Information


ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145488Vestavia Hills, AL 35243

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