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Benjamin R. Carlson
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Park Ridge, IL 60068
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CRD#: 4588060
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Professional summary
Benjamin Robert Carlson, who also goes by Benjamin Robert Carlson Ben, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Park Ridge, Illinois and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Benjamin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 26 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Benjamin Robert Carlson Ben
Other business activities
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THE BIER SHED LLC: STORAGE SHED; 232 3RD ST N SUITE 202, LACROSSE WI 54601; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE = 06/2020; 0 HRS/MTH. BURK AND CARLSON LLC: OWNS PFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL WEALTH STRATEGIES; PARTNER; 160 HRS/MTH; INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE = 12/2021. PFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT: REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR; PARTNER; 240 HRS/MTH; INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE = 01/2022. INSURANCE AGENT: FIXED ANNUITIES & FIXED/TERM LIFE INSURANCE; 10 HRS/MTH; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE = 01/2022. USSA ALPINE SKI COACH: WINTER MONTHS ONLY; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE = 06/2023. SPEAKER: INSURANCE & ANNUITY BUSINESS RELATED TOPICS; 1 HR/MTH; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE = 05/2023.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 3, 2022 - Present
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 626 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068RIA
CRD#: 145488
Park Ridge, IL
Current
January 3, 2022 - Present
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 1900 East Golf Road Suite 675 , Schaumburg, IL 60173BD
CRD#: 44856
Schaumburg, IL
Past
March 6, 2017 - January 5, 2022
BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 285300
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
June 9, 2015 - March 6, 2017
METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past
November 9, 2007 - April 27, 2015
RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 139135
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
November 15, 2002 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
November 15, 2002 - November 9, 2007
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MAPLE GROVE, MN
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
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 | 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
Arizona(8/19/2024)
RR
Arkansas(1/3/2022)
RR
California(1/3/2022)
RR
Colorado(1/3/2022)
IAR
Colorado(12/20/2024)
RR
Florida(1/3/2022)
IAR
Florida(3/1/2022)
RR
Illinois(1/3/2022)
IAR
Illinois(2/23/2022)
RR
Kansas(1/3/2022)
RR
Kentucky(1/3/2022)
RR
Louisiana(3/8/2022)
RR
Maryland(1/3/2022)
RR
Minnesota(3/30/2022)
RR
New Jersey(3/30/2022)
RR
New York(1/3/2022)
RR
North Carolina(3/29/2022)
RR
Tennessee(3/8/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(1/3/2022)
IAR
Wisconsin(2/23/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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 | 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,837 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,152,167,506 |
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