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Karim W. Antoni

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Miami, FL 33131
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CRD#: 4318431
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Professional summary


Karim William Salazar Antoni, who also goes by Karim William Salazar, Karim William Salazar-antoni, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Miami, Florida and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Karim is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Karim has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 31, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Karim William Salazar | Karim William Salazar-Antoni

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 17, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 777 Brickell Avenue Suite 1201, Miami, FL 33131
RIA
CRD#: 145488
Miami, FL
Current

September 21, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 555 Marriott Drive Suite 275, Nashville, TN 37214
BD
CRD#: 44856
Nashville, TN
Past

April 28, 2022 - September 6, 2023

LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122836
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 2022 - September 6, 2023

LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 129119
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 17, 2007 - April 26, 2022

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108928
MIAMI, FL
Past

October 13, 2006 - April 26, 2022

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
MIAMI, FL
Past

September 9, 2005 - October 12, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS LP

RIA
CRD#: 105068
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 25, 2001 - October 13, 2006

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4100
NEW YORK, NY

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 | 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 - (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.
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
Alabama
(9/21/2023)
RR
Alaska
(9/21/2023)
RR
Arizona
(9/21/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(9/21/2023)
RR
California
(9/21/2023)
RR
Colorado
(9/21/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(9/21/2023)
RR
Delaware
(9/21/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/21/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/21/2023)
RR
Georgia
(9/21/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(9/21/2023)
RR
Idaho
(9/21/2023)
RR
Illinois
(9/21/2023)
RR
Indiana
(9/21/2023)
RR
Iowa
(9/21/2023)
RR
Kansas
(9/21/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(9/21/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(9/21/2023)
RR
Maine
(9/21/2023)
RR
Maryland
(9/21/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/21/2023)
RR
Michigan
(9/21/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(9/21/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(9/21/2023)
RR
Missouri
(9/21/2023)
RR
Montana
(9/21/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(9/21/2023)
RR
Nevada
(9/21/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/21/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(9/21/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(9/21/2023)
RR
New York
(9/21/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(9/22/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(9/21/2023)
RR
Ohio
(9/21/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/21/2023)
RR
Oregon
(9/21/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/21/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/21/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(9/21/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(9/21/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(9/21/2023)
RR
Texas
(9/21/2023)
IAR
Texas
(11/17/2023)
RR
Utah
(9/21/2023)
RR
Vermont
(9/21/2023)
RR
Virginia
(9/21/2023)
RR
Washington
(9/21/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(9/21/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/21/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(9/21/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/8/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/12/2022
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AW
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 | 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 - (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
135

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,424
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,745,378,945

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Company Information


ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145488Miami, FL 33131

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