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Donald E. Platz

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL 60607
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CRD#: 364501
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Professional summary


Donald Edward Platz is a registered financial professional currently at ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Donald is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1972. Donald has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1, F04 and Series 40 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 14, 2024 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
BD
CRD#: 44856
Chicago, IL
Past

August 27, 2001 - May 14, 2007

U-TRADE BROKERAGE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 111108
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ
Past

January 29, 1997 - June 24, 2024

THE WINDMILL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8384
SOMERS, NY
Past

December 16, 1994 - June 29, 2000

BENCH SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15938
FORT LEE, NJ
Past

September 30, 1987 - April 5, 1988

BENCH SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15938
Past

February 18, 1982 - June 21, 1989

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 31, 1979 - March 8, 1983

VERRILLI ALTSCHULER SCHWARTZ INC.

BD
CRD#: 7203
Past

January 21, 1977 - December 19, 1994

FIRST EASTERN EQUITY CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7331
ARMONK, NY
Past

January 16, 1973 - July 29, 1974

HALE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5011
Past

December 21, 1972 - March 7, 1973

CUSTODIAN SECURITY BROKERAGE CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5692

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
New Jersey
(5/14/2024)
RR
New York
(5/14/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/10/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/18/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
F04
Date: 11/4/1976
Financial Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 10/28/1976
Registered Principal Examination
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#: 44856Chicago, IL 60607

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