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Stephen F. Shea

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CRD#: 3274649
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Stephen Fitzgerald Shea, who also goes by Stephen F Shea, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Stephen had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stephen F Shea

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 20, 2016 - August 16, 2017

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44856
Orinda, CA
Past

February 11, 2015 - April 4, 2016

PENSERRA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145994
ORINDA, CA
Past

September 24, 2012 - September 30, 2014

GORDIAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 158611
Orinda, CA
Past

March 23, 2012 - September 4, 2012

INTERNET SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 102800
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 23, 2012 - March 16, 2012

WHITE PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42505
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 14, 2009 - July 8, 2010

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 39056
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 20, 2009 - August 25, 2009

WINDFALL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 147779
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 16, 2006 - April 12, 2007

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 13, 2001 - March 7, 2001

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 20, 1999 - January 13, 2001

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC

BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 1/7/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEYSTONE SECURITIES, LLC. | KEYSTONE SECURITIES, LLC | KEYSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 44856 / SEC#: , 8-50854

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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#: 44856

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