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Bruce E. Johnson

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
San Rafael, CA 94903
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CRD#: 1126862
BJ

Professional summary


Bruce Edward Johnson is a registered financial professional currently at ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in San Rafael, California.

Bruce is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Bruce has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 10, 2024 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 100 Smith Ranch Road Suite 110, San Rafael, CA 94903
BD
CRD#: 44856
San Rafael, CA
Past

June 19, 2006 - December 31, 2024

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
San Francisco, CA
Past

October 1, 1999 - June 30, 2006

ROBERT VAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29581
OAKLAND, CA
Past

September 13, 1999 - November 26, 1999

PASSPORT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38720
BURLINGAME, CA
Past

September 29, 1995 - September 7, 1999

PACIFIC GENESIS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37429
ALAMEDA, CA
Past

April 4, 1990 - September 29, 1995

FIRST CALIFORNIA CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16116
Past

June 1, 1983 - March 14, 1990

WULFF, HANSEN & CO.

BD
CRD#: 908
SAN RAFAEL, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(12/10/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/25/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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

BD
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#: 44856San Rafael, CA 94903

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