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Nandan J. Shah

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Chicago, IL 60601
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CRD#: 2946965
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Professional summary


Nandan Jagdish Shah is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and CURA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Nandan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Nandan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
4/17/2019 - No Business Name - Investment Related - Home Based - Non-Practicing Attorney - Attorney - Started 05/06/2010 - - Time Spent 1% - Non Practicing Attorney Licensed in State of Illinois. DNX VENTURES: EARLY STAGE ENTERPRISE SAAS VC; 55 E 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO CA 94401; STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT PARTNER; SUPPORT DNX'S BUSINESS RELATED ACTIVITIES IN DEVELOPING AND FOSTERING LIMITED PARTNERS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE = 10/2019; 10 HRS/MTH. DECEPTION AND TRUTH ANALYSIS: ENTERPRISE SAAS PLATFORM; 2340 ARDEN DR, SARASOTA FL 34232; CO-FOUNDER/COO; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE = MARCH 2021; 20-30 HRS/MTH.

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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

September 23, 2021 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: Two Prudential Plaza; Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60601
RIA
CRD#: 145488
Chicago, IL
Current

August 16, 2024 - Present

CURA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 180 North Stetson Ave Ste 3500, Chicago, IL 60601
RIA
CRD#: 332511
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 2, 2019 - September 23, 2021

IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171481
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 5, 2019 - August 20, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 19, 1999 - November 20, 2009

MAUKA CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 112146
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 6, 1997 - August 11, 1998

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL

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".
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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(9/30/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(9/23/2021)
IAR
Texas
(9/24/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/29/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/5/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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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#: 145488Chicago, IL 60601

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