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Daniel A Claps

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Jersey City, NJ
·CRD# 1841040·38 years registered

Professional Summary

Daniel A Claps is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Jersey City, New Jersey and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Daniel has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7,...

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Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

38 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLCCurrent·CRD# 145488
RIA
30 Montgomery Street Suite 1201, Jersey City, NJ 07302
November 14, 2024 - Present
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCCurrent·CRD# 44856
BD
30 Montgomery Street Suite 1201, Jersey City, NJ 07302
November 14, 2024 - Present

Past

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENTPast·CRD# 2543
BD
Jersey City, NJ
July 22, 2022 - November 26, 2024
B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 115927
RIA
Jersey City, NJ
March 5, 2009 - November 26, 2024
NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 7569
BD
Jersey City, NJ
April 21, 2008 - July 22, 2022
JOSEPH STEVENS & CO., INC.Past·CRD# 35459
BD
New York, NY
September 18, 2001 - April 25, 2008
CELADON FINANCIAL GROUP LLCPast·CRD# 36538
BD
Morristown, NJ
October 12, 2000 - October 4, 2001
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIESPast·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
April 18, 1995 - December 6, 1995
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 18487
BD
Holbrook, NY
June 25, 1991 - September 9, 1993
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 305
BD
Edison, NJ
June 8, 1988 - March 15, 1991

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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 | SEREIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | 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 | AVENA IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | 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 - SEC (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - District of Columbia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607

Phone Number

(312) 940-3684

# of Employees

135

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARETE WEALTH WRAP FEE BROCHURE - 01.30.2026 (2/6/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,424

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,745,378,945

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Other business activities

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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) INSURANCE AGENT; 06/2009; 0 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HRS; SELLING FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS.
(2) HUDSONPOINT CAPITAL D/B/A/ JERSEY CITY, NJ OSJ PRINCIPAL START 8/2015 160 HRS PER MONTH...
(3)DANIEL CLAPS INC PASS THROUGH FOR BILLS & TAXES, OWNER START 8-2016 ZERO HRS PER MONTH.

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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 | SEREIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | 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 | AVENA IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | 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 - SEC (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - District of Columbia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alaska
(11/19/2024)
RR
Arizona
(11/14/2024)
RR
California
(11/19/2024)
RR
Colorado
(11/19/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(11/14/2024)
RR
Delaware
(11/19/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/19/2024)
RR
Florida
(11/14/2024)
IAR
Florida
(11/20/2024)
RR
Georgia
(11/19/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(11/19/2024)
RR
Idaho
(11/19/2024)
RR
Illinois
(11/19/2024)
RR
Indiana
(11/19/2024)
RR
Iowa
(11/19/2024)
RR
Kansas
(11/19/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(11/19/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(11/19/2024)
RR
Maine
(11/19/2024)
RR
Maryland
(11/19/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/19/2024)
RR
Michigan
(11/19/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(11/19/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(11/19/2024)
RR
Missouri
(11/19/2024)
RR
Montana
(11/19/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(11/19/2024)
RR
Nevada
(11/19/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/19/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(11/14/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(11/15/2024)
RR
New York
(11/14/2024)
IAR
New York
(11/18/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(11/26/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(11/19/2024)
RR
Ohio
(11/19/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/19/2024)
RR
Oregon
(11/19/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/19/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/19/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(11/19/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(11/19/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/14/2024)
IAR
Texas
(11/14/2024)
RR
Utah
(11/19/2024)
RR
Virginia
(11/19/2024)
RR
Washington
(11/19/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(11/19/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/19/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2008About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2000About the Series 63 exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Jul 2008About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1988About the Series 6 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2008About the Series 4 exam

Series 30 — NFA Branch Manager Examination

Passed Sep 2008About the Series 30 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Feb 2004About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Feb 2004About the Series 9 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2004About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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