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Alex S. Shaw

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Houston, TX 77036
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CRD#: 2740121
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Professional summary


Alex S Shaw, who also goes by Alex Shaw, is a registered financial professional currently at ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Alex is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Alex has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Alex Shaw

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 5, 2024 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 6901 Corporate Drive #128, Houston, TX 77036
BD
CRD#: 44856
Houston, TX
Past

October 4, 2013 - December 31, 2024

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 22, 2012 - November 11, 2013

EAST / WEST SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 157346
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 26, 2004 - March 3, 2010

D.B. FRANK INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 115304
BELLAIRE, TX
Past

August 21, 2002 - December 3, 2003

1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39164
LAKE WORTH, FL
Past

January 9, 2002 - August 21, 2002

ACUMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7661
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 12, 2000 - March 9, 2012

WHITE PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42505
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 18, 1997 - July 12, 2000

ACUMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7661
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 16, 1996 - September 17, 1997

YOUNGBLOOD SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 21697
HOUSTON, TX

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

RR
California
(1/2/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(1/2/2025)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2025)
RR
Texas
(12/5/2024)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/3/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 44856Houston, TX 77036

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