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Edward Zane Sornstein

CRD# 430868·Registered 1968 - 2021
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Edward 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.

Professional Summary

Edward Zane Sornstein was a registered financial advisor. Edward was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1968 - 2021. Edward had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

58 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 145488
RIA
San Francisco, CA
March 23, 2009 - December 31, 2021
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCPast·CRD# 44856
BD
San Francisco, CA
March 23, 2009 - December 31, 2021
PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 148144
RIA
San Fransciso, CA
January 13, 2009 - March 19, 2009
PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Past·CRD# 45053
BD
Portland, OR
July 31, 2006 - March 19, 2009
PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Past·CRD# 45053
RIA
Santa Rosa, CA
July 31, 2006 - December 31, 2008
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
RIA
Santa Rosa, CA
October 11, 2001 - August 4, 2006
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
BD
Santa Rosa, CA
July 14, 1998 - August 4, 2006
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIESPast·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
August 7, 1981 - August 7, 1998
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 2881
BD
December 1, 1976 - February 6, 1985
GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPast·CRD# 3963
BD
December 12, 1969 - August 30, 1976
INVESTMENT MARKETING, INC.Past·CRD# 2322
BD
March 26, 1968 - December 31, 1971

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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 | SEREIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | 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 | AVENA IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | 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 - SEC (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - District of Columbia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (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).

Contact Information

Main Address

1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607

Phone Number

(312) 940-3684

# of Employees

135

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARETE WEALTH WRAP FEE BROCHURE - 01.30.2026 (2/6/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,424

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,745,378,945

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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25 FINANCIAL | WESTERN PORTFOLIO PARTNERS | WEALTH STRATEGIES ADVISORY GROUP | WEALTH SOLUTIONS 360 | THORNHILL FINANCIAL | SILVERCAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHADES CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | SEREIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | 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 | AVENA IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | 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 - SEC (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - District of Columbia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (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.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1988About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1968

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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