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Joseph F. Godchaux
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Opelousas, LA 70570
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CRD#: 2219541
JG
Professional summary
Joseph Frederick Godchaux JR, who also goes by Joe Godchaux, Joseph Frederick Jr Godchaux, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Opelousas, Louisiana and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joe Godchaux | Joseph Frederick Jr Godchaux
Other business activities
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DUPRE CARRIER GODCHAUX FINANCIAL SERVICES: DBA; AGENT. DUPRE CARRIER GODCHAUX INSURANCE AGENCY: INSURANCE SALES; OWNER. INVESTAR BANK: BANK/CREDIT UNION; SHAREHOLDER. RENTAL PROPERTIES: OWNER. INTEGRATED INSURANCE SOLUTIONS: INSURANCE SALES; PARTNER. SWAYZE PLANTATION: HUNTING LEASE; OWNER. BDR4G VENTURE LLC: INVESTOR EVANGELINE HOSPITALITY HOTEL; PASSIVE INVESTOR. EVANGELINE HOSPITALITY: HOTEL; SHAREHOLDER. ADVANCE DCG: INSURANCE SALES; PARTNER. CAJUN LAND & INVESTMENTS LLC: FARM; OWNER. GWD HOLDINGS: MORTGAGE ORIENTATION/SERVICES; OWNER.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 2, 2025 - Present
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 4670 I-49 N Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570RIA
CRD#: 145488
Opelousas, LA
Current
February 20, 2012 - Present
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 4670 I-49 N Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570BD
CRD#: 44856
Opelousas, LA
Past
October 14, 2009 - March 1, 2012
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
OPELOUSAS, LA
Past
October 7, 2009 - March 1, 2012
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
OPELOUSAS, LA
Past
June 2, 2005 - October 24, 2009
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4173
OPELOUSAS, LA
Past
April 20, 1993 - January 1, 2002
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
October 5, 1992 - May 16, 2005
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
IAR
California(4/7/2025)
RR
Louisiana(2/20/2012)
IAR
Louisiana(4/2/2025)
IAR
Texas(4/7/2025)
Exams
State Security Law 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,837 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,152,167,506 |
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