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Lawrence A. Hardee

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL 60607
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CRD#: 1701419
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Professional summary


Lawrence Alan Hardee is a registered financial professional currently at ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Lawrence is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Lawrence has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Brookwood Wealth Management dba, investment related. FIXED INSURANCE SALES. Start date 2005. 20 hours a week. ETOOLSHQ - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, OWNER, 2012-PRESENT, 5 HOURS A WEEK, LOCATION: HOME ADDRESS, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 14, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
BD
CRD#: 44856
Chicago, IL
Past

June 14, 2023 - March 27, 2024

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145488
Brentwood, TN
Past

March 24, 2015 - June 21, 2023

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

January 21, 2014 - March 23, 2015

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141413
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

November 4, 2011 - November 9, 2023

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

January 25, 2007 - January 20, 2014

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141413
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

April 29, 2005 - December 31, 2005

ESSEX SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46605
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 15, 2000 - April 29, 2005

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 27, 1987 - March 24, 1988

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

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

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Florida
(8/22/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/14/2023)
RR
Illinois
(8/23/2023)
RR
Indiana
(10/5/2023)
RR
Kansas
(10/23/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(8/24/2023)
RR
Michigan
(6/26/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(6/22/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(6/20/2023)
RR
Nevada
(1/2/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(7/6/2023)
RR
Ohio
(6/16/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(6/22/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(6/14/2023)
RR
Washington
(8/30/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/27/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AW
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#: 44856Chicago, IL 60607

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