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Gregory J. Gelinas
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL 60607
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CRD#: 2473334
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Professional summary
Gregory J Gelinas, who also goes by Gregg Gelinas, is a registered financial professional currently at ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.
Gregory is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Gregory has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Gregg Gelinas
Other business activities
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*483058 - Rental Property; Investment related - Yes; Jupiter, Florida; Real Estate; Sole Proprietor/Owner (proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent); 11/2014; During business hours: 0; After business hours: 1; Property Management *492536 - Pucker Street Properties LLC; Investment related - Yes; Jupiter, Florida; Real Estate; Sole Proprietor/Owner (proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent); 08/2021; During business hours: 0; After business hours: 1; Property Management
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 26, 2025 - Present
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607BD
CRD#: 44856
Chicago, IL
Past
August 4, 2015 - March 19, 2025
EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 104859
BOSTON, MA
Past
July 31, 2015 - March 19, 2025
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past
August 31, 2009 - July 6, 2015
BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 38642
PRINCETON, NJ
Past
August 25, 2009 - July 6, 2015
BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC
RIA
CRD#: 107105
PRINCETON, NJ
Past
December 20, 2005 - August 20, 2009
CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 137028
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 1, 2005 - August 20, 2009
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 109064
SAN MATEO, CA
Past
March 19, 2003 - December 16, 2005
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past
November 28, 1997 - September 1, 1998
SALOMON BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 740
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 4, 1997 - December 1, 2005
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 31, 1995 - November 21, 1997
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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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Alabama(3/26/2025)
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Alaska(3/26/2025)
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Arizona(3/26/2025)
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Arkansas(3/26/2025)
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California(3/26/2025)
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Colorado(3/26/2025)
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Connecticut(3/26/2025)
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Delaware(3/26/2025)
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District of Columbia(3/26/2025)
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Florida(3/26/2025)
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Georgia(3/26/2025)
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Hawaii(3/26/2025)
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Idaho(3/26/2025)
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Illinois(3/26/2025)
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Indiana(3/26/2025)
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Iowa(3/26/2025)
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Kansas(3/26/2025)
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Kentucky(3/26/2025)
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Louisiana(3/26/2025)
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Maine(3/26/2025)
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Maryland(3/26/2025)
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Massachusetts(3/26/2025)
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Michigan(3/26/2025)
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Minnesota(3/26/2025)
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Mississippi(3/26/2025)
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Missouri(3/26/2025)
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Montana(3/26/2025)
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Nebraska(3/26/2025)
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Nevada(3/26/2025)
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New Hampshire(3/26/2025)
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New Jersey(3/26/2025)
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New Mexico(3/26/2025)
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New York(3/26/2025)
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North Carolina(3/31/2025)
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North Dakota(3/26/2025)
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Ohio(3/27/2025)
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Oklahoma(3/26/2025)
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Oregon(3/26/2025)
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Pennsylvania(3/26/2025)
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Rhode Island(3/26/2025)
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South Carolina(3/26/2025)
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South Dakota(3/26/2025)
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Tennessee(3/26/2025)
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Texas(3/26/2025)
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Utah(3/26/2025)
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Vermont(3/26/2025)
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Virginia(3/26/2025)
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Washington(3/26/2025)
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West Virginia(3/26/2025)
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Wisconsin(3/26/2025)
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Wyoming(3/26/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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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)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| ARETE WEALTH INC | DIRECT OWNER | |
| BULLA, CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER | MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL | 7067640 |
| CHUNG, UNBO | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6208569 |
| HOCK, DAVID CARL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP) | 2246268 |
| RAYNER, MICAH HARDING | REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL | 6252596 |
| ROGERS, JOSHUA DEAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 3163818 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
| Civil Event | 1 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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