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William A. Oherron

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL 60607
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CRD#: 1935449
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Professional summary


William Alexander Oherron, who also goes by Bill Oherron, William Oherron, is a registered financial professional currently at ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. William has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 62, SIE, Series 7, Series 55 and Series 3 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Oherron | William Oherron

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 12, 2021 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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

July 30, 2019 - August 30, 2021

AGES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 15427
Atlanta, GA
Past

March 26, 2017 - September 9, 2019

ASCENDANT ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 283881
Austin, TX
Past

June 5, 2013 - March 29, 2017

AXIOM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26580
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 1, 2012 - June 5, 2013

DIVINE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 118212
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 13, 2012 - September 28, 2012

IMS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35567
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 6, 2011 - February 14, 2012

TFS DERIVATIVES LLC

BD
CRD#: 30395
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 23, 2010 - July 14, 2011

TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28269
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 6, 2007 - November 4, 2008

PULSE TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104022
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 27, 1996 - March 26, 1997

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 20, 1990 - May 17, 1995

REFCO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14094
NEW YORK, NY

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
Texas
(10/12/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/21/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 1/2/2023
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/28/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader 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

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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#: 44856Chicago, IL 60607

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