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Young Choi
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Melville, NY 11747
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CRD#: 2453451
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Professional summary
Young Choi is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Melville, New York and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Melville, New York.
Young is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Young has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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.
FINCADIA LLC: DBA; REGISTERED REP/ADVISOR; MELVILLE, NY; START DATE 07/2024; FULL TIME; INVESTMENT RELATED. FINCADIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC: DBA; REGISTERED REP/ADVISOR; MELVILLE, NY; START DATE 07/2024; FULL TIME; INVESTMENT RELATED. FINCADIA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC: DBA; REGISTERED REP/ADVISOR; MELVILLE, NY; START DATE 07/2024; FULL TIME; INVESTMENT RELATED. FINCADIA TAX, DBA, TAX SERVICES, BREWSTER NY; START DATE 7/2024. Fixed Insurance Agent, offer fixed insurance products, 20 hours per week. Began in 1998. Saranac Advisors Inc., DBA, Wealth Management Services 160 hours per month during trading hours, Start Date: 10/2024. Saranac Tax Services LLC., DBA - Partner, Tax Preparation Services, 50 hours per month total, 40 hours per month during trading hours, Start Date: 10/2024.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 8, 2024 - Present
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 425 Broadhollow Road Suite 325, Melville, NY 11747RIA
CRD#: 145488
Melville, NY
Current
August 12, 2024 - Present
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 425 Broadhollow Rd. Suite 325, Melville, NY 11747BD
CRD#: 44856
Melville, NY
Past
August 6, 2007 - October 22, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 1, 2007 - October 22, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 20, 2004 - October 18, 2006
NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7569
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 7, 2000 - January 29, 2004
CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.
BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY
Past
May 18, 1999 - April 11, 2000
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 18, 1999 - April 11, 2000
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
February 8, 1999 - May 19, 1999
TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 36130
NEW YORK, NY
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
Connecticut(10/31/2025)
RR
Florida(10/2/2025)
RR
Illinois(10/31/2025)
RR
New Jersey(10/31/2025)
IAR
New York(8/8/2024)
RR
New York(11/15/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(10/2/2025)
RR
Washington(10/31/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/12/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product 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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