Matthew Edward Roberson, CFP | Financial Professional | Los Gatos, California | ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Professional summary

Matthew Edward Roberson, CFP®, who also goes by Matthew Edward Roberson, Matthew Roberson, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Los Gatos, California and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Los Gatos, California.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Matthew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Matthew Edward Roberson | Matthew Roberson

Other business activities

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1) MATT ROBERSON 2105 S BASCOM AVENUE, SUITE 245 CAMPBELL, CA CATEGORY: INSURANCE INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES TITLE: AGENT DUTIES: OFFERING ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, INDEXED ANNUITIES, LIFE SETTLEMENT, PREMIUM FINANCING, TRADITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE, LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE, CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE. START DATE: 05/24/10 HOURS PER MONTH: 5 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 5. 2) MATT/KRISTI ROBERSON LOS GATOS, CA CATEGORY: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT, RENTAL OR DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT-RELATED:YES TITLE: OWNER DUTIES: COLLECT RENT; MANAGE RENTAL, YARD MAINTENANCE AT 228 SILVER OAK DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA. START DATE: 07/2013 HOURS PER MONTH: 2 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0. 3) KING ARTHUR PROPERTIES, LLC. LOS GATOS CA CATEGORY: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT, RENTAL OR DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES TITLE: MANAGER/CO-OWNER WITH SPOUSE DUTIES: MANAGE THE RENTAL PROPERTY AT 228 SILVER OAK DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA. START DATE: 11/2013 HOURS PER MONTH: 2 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0. 4) C.S. INSURANCE INFORMATIONAL SERVICES, LLC. LOS GATOS CA CATEGORY: INSURANCE INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES TITLE: AGENT DUTIES: OFFER TRADITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE. START DATE: 03/2016 HOURS PER MONTH: 5 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 5. 5) 88 ANGUS, LLC. LOS GATOS, CA CATEGORY: CATTLE RAISING FOR MEAT & SEED STOCK SALES INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO TITLE: OWNER DUTIES: CATTLE INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT. START DATE: 03/2025 HOURS PER MONTH: 5-10 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0. 6) MATTHEW ROBERSON 2105 S. BASCOM AVENUE, SUITE 245 CAMPBELL, CA CATEGORY: INSURANCE INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES TITLE: AGENT DUTIES: OFFER PREMIUM FINANCING, LIFE INSURANCE. START DATE: 03/2018 HOURS PER MONTH: 2 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 2. 7) MATTHEW ROBERSON LOS GATOS, CA CATEGORY: SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO TITLE: AGENT DUTIES: NONE CURRENTLY START DATE: 10/2019 HOURS PER MONTH: 0. HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 2. 8) JPM Ag Services, LLC, Partner, introducing solar companies to landowners, Los Gatos, CA, Not Investment Related, 4 hours per month, 1-2 during trading hours. Start date: 2/2025.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2003

Experience

Current

May 3, 2019 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 718 University Avenue Suite 116, Los Gatos, CA 95032

RIA

CRD#: 145488

Los Gatos, CA

Current

May 3, 2019 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 718 University Avenue Suite 116, Los Gatos, CA 95032

BD

CRD#: 44856

Los Gatos, CA

Past

October 11, 2000 - May 8, 2019

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

CAMPBELL, CA

Past

October 11, 2000 - May 19, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

October 11, 2000 - May 8, 2019

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD

CRD#: 3978

CAMPBELL, CA

Past

August 25, 1999 - October 9, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

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

Arizona
(10/14/2020)

RR

California
(5/3/2019)

IAR

California
(5/7/2019)

RR

Colorado
(5/3/2019)

IAR

Florida
(12/16/2021)

RR

Florida
(3/30/2022)

RR

Georgia
(10/28/2021)

RR

Hawaii
(5/8/2019)

RR

Idaho
(6/16/2021)

RR

Illinois
(6/11/2025)

RR

Nevada
(5/3/2019)

RR

New York
(5/3/2019)

RR

Ohio
(6/6/2023)

RR

Oregon
(5/3/2019)

RR

Texas
(5/3/2019)

IAR

Texas
(5/3/2019)

RR

Utah
(1/26/2021)

RR

Washington
(10/2/2020)

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.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/8/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

RR

Series 63

Date: 9/2/1999

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 7

Date: 8/24/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

RR

FINRA

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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Matthew E. Roberson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Matthew Edward Roberson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

OSAIC FA, INC.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/8/1999

Series 63

Date: 9/2/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/24/1999

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

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ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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