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Mark A. Nerney

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL 60607
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CRD#: 2327950
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Professional summary


Mark Andrew Nerney, who also goes by Andrew Mark Nerney, Andrew Nerney, Andy Nerney, Mark Andrew Nerney, is a registered financial professional currently at ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Mark has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Andrew Mark Nerney | Andrew Nerney | Andy Nerney | Mark Andrew Nerney

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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

April 3, 2025 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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

September 26, 2022 - March 26, 2025

ORCHARD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133378
PLEASANT GROVE, UT
Past

December 3, 2021 - September 27, 2022

SHOPOFF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 142866
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 15, 2019 - December 6, 2021

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
ORLANDO, FL
Past

January 28, 2019 - May 29, 2019

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

June 26, 2017 - June 29, 2018

STIRA CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141277
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 14, 2013 - April 29, 2017

ORCHARD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133378
PLEASANT GROVE, UT
Past

June 18, 2012 - August 28, 2013

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST PETERS, MO
Past

May 10, 2011 - June 19, 2012

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 26, 2006 - May 9, 2011

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 13, 2004 - April 6, 2006

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 6, 2002 - October 17, 2003

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 30, 2001 - November 27, 2001

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 1, 1998 - December 7, 2000

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

March 1, 1995 - May 28, 1998

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 13, 1993 - March 1, 1995

COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 25929

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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Connecticut
(4/3/2025)
RR
Delaware
(4/3/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/3/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/3/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/3/2025)
RR
Maine
(4/3/2025)
RR
Maryland
(4/3/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/3/2025)
RR
Michigan
(4/3/2025)
RR
Missouri
(4/23/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/3/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/3/2025)
RR
New York
(4/3/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(4/24/2025)
RR
Ohio
(4/3/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/3/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/3/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/3/2025)
RR
Vermont
(4/3/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/12/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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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