Kenneth James New | Financial Professional | Merritt Island, Florida | ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Professional summary

Kenneth James New, who also goes by Kenneth J New, New, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Merritt Island, Florida and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Merritt Island, Florida.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Kenneth has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kenneth J New | New

Other business activities

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1) PINNACLE FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC/PINNACLE FINANCIAL NETWORK. dba. - 1351 N. COURTENAY PKWY, SUITE BB, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953 - PERSONAL COMPANY STARTED 05/2001. APPROXIMATELY 80 HOURS MONTHLY. OWNER OF BUSINESS WORK WITH CLIENTS WITH FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS, FOR COMPENSATION.

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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

October 12, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1351 N Courtenay Pkwy Suit Bb, Merritt Island, FL 32953

RIA

CRD#: 145488

Merritt Island, FL

Current

June 14, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1351 N Courtenay Pkwy Suit Bb, Merritt Island, FL 32953

BD

CRD#: 468

BOSTON, MA

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

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)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
(11/15/2023)

RR

Arizona
(2/7/2024)

RR

California
(1/11/2024)

RR

Colorado
(11/29/2023)

RR

Florida
(10/12/2023)

IAR

Florida
(10/12/2023)

RR

Georgia
(10/18/2023)

RR

Kansas
(10/16/2023)

RR

Maryland
(10/23/2023)

RR

North Carolina
(11/15/2023)

RR

Pennsylvania
(11/1/2023)

RR

Tennessee
(11/3/2023)

RR

Texas
(1/25/2024)

RR

Utah
(11/8/2023)

RR

Virginia
(1/2/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Current Firm

AW

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, 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)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARETE WEALTH ADV2A - 04.01.2025 (4/1/2025)

ARETE WEALTH WRAP FEE BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,837
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,152,167,506

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Kenneth J. New

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kenneth James New's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

PINNACLE FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/28/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/13/1999

Series 6

Date: 1/20/1997

Series 24

Date: 10/25/1999

FINRA

Current Firm

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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