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Matthew L. Larson

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CRD#: 1092785
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Matthew Lewton Larson, who also goes by Matt Larson, was a registered financial professional .

Matthew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Matthew had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Matt Larson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
2 CORNELIA ST CONDO ASSOCIATION: BOARD MEMBER; NY, NY; START DATE 06/2008; 1 HR/MTH; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. FINCADIA LLC: DBA; REGISTERED REP/ADVISOR; NY, NY; START DATE 07/2022; FULL TIME; INVESTMENT RELATED. FINCADIA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC: DBA; REGISTERED REP/ADVISOR; NY, NY; START DATE 07/2022; FULL TIME; INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 20, 2022 - October 21, 2025

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44856
New York, NY
Past

July 19, 2022 - January 6, 2025

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145488
New York, NY
Past

December 5, 2019 - July 20, 2022

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 3, 2018 - July 20, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 7, 2017 - October 16, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 1, 2009 - July 10, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 27, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2003 - May 3, 2007

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 12, 1998 - January 3, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 8, 1991 - June 6, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 13, 1987 - October 9, 1991

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 19, 1983 - January 27, 1987

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 1/17/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEYSTONE SECURITIES, LLC. | KEYSTONE SECURITIES, LLC | KEYSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 44856 / SEC#: , 8-50854

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Mailing Address
1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone number
(312) 940-3684
Established
Illinois since 01/20/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ARETE WEALTH INCDIRECT OWNER
BULLA, CHRISTIAN ALEXANDERMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL7067640
CHUNG, UNBOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER6208569
HOCK, DAVID CARLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)2246268
RAYNER, MICAH HARDINGREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL6252596
ROGERS, JOSHUA DEANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3163818

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Civil Event1
Arbitration3

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Company Information


ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 44856

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