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David C. Hock

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Lake Oswego, OR
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CRD#: 2246268
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Professional summary


David Carl Hock, who also goes by David Hock, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Lake Oswego, Oregon and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. David has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Hock

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) REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE WITH ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS WHICH IS AN AFFILIATED COMPANY OF THE BROKER DEALER. 2) MEMBER OF GREEN LLC. GREEN IS A PRIVATE EQUITY SPONSOR THAT MANAGES ISSUING ENTITIES THAT INVEST IN PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. CURRENTLY THERE IS NO COMPENSATION. 3) MANAGING MEMBER OF ARETE WEALTH INC., A FINANCIAL SERVICES HOLDING COMPANY. 4) MANAGER OF ARETE GROWTH PARTNERS LLC, AN INVESTMENT HOLDING COMPANY. 5) ARETE SHIELD INSURANCE AGENCY: 1475 SCOTT AVE 3RD FLOOR, CHICAGO IL 60607; INSURANCE SALES; OWNER; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE = 07/2020. 6) MANAGER OF AREH II, LLC, A REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

June 7, 2010 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145488
Lake Oswego, OR
Current

November 17, 2008 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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

February 17, 2022 - November 16, 2023

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
Lake Oswego, OR
Past

October 11, 2021 - November 14, 2023

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

November 17, 2008 - December 15, 2009

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145488
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 23, 2001 - September 15, 2008

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 45053
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

February 7, 2001 - September 15, 2008

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45053
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

October 17, 2000 - February 6, 2001

NTB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7425
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO
Past

May 15, 1996 - October 18, 2000

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36487
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

November 21, 1995 - December 31, 1997

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

February 9, 1995 - October 31, 1995

FIRST ASSOCIATED SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20597
CHICO, CA
Past

July 10, 1993 - February 13, 1995

CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7929
LITTLETON, CO
Past

March 26, 1993 - November 11, 1994

CAPWEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30002
GREELEY, CO

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
California
(11/18/2008)
RR
Colorado
(6/8/2010)
RR
Illinois
(4/27/2018)
IAR
Illinois
(4/27/2018)
RR
Oregon
(12/11/2008)
IAR
Oregon
(6/7/2010)
RR
Wyoming
(1/4/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/26/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 145488Lake Oswego, OR

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