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Mark E. Schrader

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Melville, NY 11747
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CRD#: 1386624
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Professional summary


Mark Everett Schrader is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Melville, New York and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Melville, New York.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Mark has worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1) PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ISLAND'S END GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB. SEMI PRIVATE GOLF COURSE AND NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. I WAS ELECTED TO THE BOARD MAY 2009 AND HAVE HELD 20 SHARES OF STOCK IN THE COMPANY SINCE 1995 WHICH IS LESS THAN 1% OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES. MY DUTIES ARE TO OVERSEE THE BUSINESS POLICIES OF THE GOLD COURSE AND MANAGE THE STAFF IN PLACE TO HANDLE DAY TO DAY BUSINESS. DEVOTE 20 HOURS PER MONTH, MOST OF THESE HOURS ARE NOT DURING THE SECURITIES TRADING DAY BUT OCCASIONALLY AN ISSUE ARISES THAT REQUIRES MY ATTENTION DURING THE DAY. I ESTIMATE THAT TIME TO BE 1-2 HOURS PER MONTH....(2) INSURANCE AGENT, INVESTMENT RELATED, BRANCH ADDRESS, START DATE: 08/2016, 15 HOURS/MONTH, 2 HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS,ADVISE ON INSURANCE PRODUCTS...(3) THE SCHRADER GROUP INC PRESIDENT START 2017 2 HRS PER MONTH ZERO DURING TRADING HRS, CORPORTATION SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING EXPENSES FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES...(4) MARKSCHRADER.COM DOMAIN START AUG 2016 3 HRS PER MONTH ALL DURING TRADING HRS...(5) FINCADIA LLC: DBA; REGISTERED REP/ADVISOR; MELVILLE, NY; START DATE 07/2022; FULL TIME; INVESTMENT RELATED... (6) FINCADIA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC: DBA; REGISTERED REP/ADVISOR; MELVILLE, NY; START DATE 07/2022; FULL TIME; INVESTMENT RELATED... (7) FINCADIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC: DBA; REGISTERED REP/ADVISOR; MELVILLE, NY; START DATE 07/2022; FULL TIME; INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Mark Everett Schrader's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 20, 2022 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 425 Broad Hollow Road, Ste 325, Melville, NY 11747
RIA
CRD#: 145488
Melville, NY
Current

July 21, 2022 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 425 Broadhollow Rd. Suite 325, Melville, NY 11747
BD
CRD#: 44856
Melville, NY
Past

September 9, 2016 - July 20, 2022

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
MELVILLE, NY
Past

August 5, 2016 - July 20, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
MELVILLE, NY
Past

June 27, 2008 - August 8, 2016

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

June 26, 2008 - August 8, 2016

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

May 29, 2007 - July 8, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SYOSSET, NY
Past

May 29, 2007 - July 8, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SYOSSET, NY
Past

December 6, 2004 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
JERICHO, NY
Past

December 11, 2002 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
JERICHO, NY
Past

May 1, 2002 - November 4, 2002

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 20, 2001 - May 1, 2002

DIME SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28955
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

October 1, 2000 - September 14, 2001

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 17, 2000 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 12, 1996 - May 1, 2000

DIME SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28955
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

July 31, 1995 - February 9, 1996

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

February 1, 1995 - July 20, 1995

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 6, 1991 - February 1, 1995

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

May 29, 1990 - March 8, 1991

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

March 11, 1989 - January 27, 1990

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 11, 1989 - January 27, 1990

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

April 20, 1988 - February 13, 1989

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

November 17, 1987 - April 28, 1988

J. T. MORAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15655
Past

October 18, 1985 - December 23, 1987

INVESTORS CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14670
Past

July 23, 1985 - September 30, 1985

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11691

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".
AW
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.
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
Connecticut
(8/17/2022)
RR
Florida
(7/21/2022)
IAR
Florida
(1/20/2023)
RR
Maryland
(7/21/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(7/21/2022)
IAR
New York
(7/20/2022)
RR
New York
(7/21/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(9/13/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/21/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(11/28/2022)
RR
Virginia
(8/8/2022)
RR
Washington
(5/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AW
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145488Melville, NY 11747

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