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Charles G. Majors

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
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CRD#: 2685420
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Professional summary


Charles Gregory Majors, who also goes by Greg Majors, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Defuniak Springs, Florida and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Defuniak Springs, Florida.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Charles has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Greg Majors

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)MAJORS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.;822 US Highway 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, FL, USA, 32433;4 SALE OF LIFE, HEALTH AND DISABILITY INSURANCE;(DBA SIMERLY AYERS INSURANCE GROUP); START 01/1991; PRESIDENT; 80 HRS/MO; 80 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; 2)Charles 'Greg' Majors; 822 US Highway 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, FL, USA, 32433; Agent; Insurance Sales; start date 5/23/2018; 40 hrs/mo; 40 hrs/mo during trading; Investment Related

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 18, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 822 Us Highway 90 West, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
RIA
CRD#: 145488
Defuniak Springs, FL
Current

December 1, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 822 Us Highway 90 West, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
BD
CRD#: 44856
Defuniak Springs, FL
Past

January 15, 2019 - June 27, 2023

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
DeFuniak Springs, FL
Past

January 3, 2019 - November 30, 2023

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
Past

October 17, 2018 - December 31, 2018

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
Past

March 13, 2008 - December 31, 2018

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
Past

February 9, 2002 - March 14, 2008

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
DE FUNIAK SPRING, FL
Past

February 17, 2000 - February 9, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 12, 1996 - February 24, 2000

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
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
Alabama
(12/1/2023)
IAR
Florida
(4/18/2023)
RR
Florida
(12/1/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(12/1/2023)
RR
Virginia
(12/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/16/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/3/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
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
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

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Company Information


ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145488Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

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