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Kristen K. Crouthamel
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 4648210
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Professional summary
Kristen Kay Crouthamel is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Kristen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Kristen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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- LANDLORD OR RENTAL PROPERTY, 5024 WESTWOOD DR, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 6/2018. NIR - 1/MO - 0/TRADING. -GUTHRIE CENTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, PO Box 193, Guthrie Center IA 50115, United States, START DATE: 01/01/2018, Board Member & Treasurer, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee INV REL, 4 HR/MO - 4 HR/MO TRADING -AWI/Insight Wealth Group dba; 6600 Westown Pkwy Ste 190, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 06/01/2023 AS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. NIR 4/MO - 4/TRADING. -GUTHRIE COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD, 206 W SOUTH ST, PANORA, IA, 10/2018 AS BOARD MEMBER. NIR - 3/MO - 0/TRADING. -PANORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, PANORA, IA, 1/2018 AS BOARD MEMBER. NIR - 4/MO - 0/TRADING. -GUTHRIE CENTER LIONS CLUB, GUTHRIE CENTER, IA, 10/2018 AS SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER. NIR - 6/MO - 1/TRADING. -KRISTEN CROUTHAMEL, 505 E Main St, Panora IA 50216, United States, 10/10/2003, Self- Notary Public for State of Iowa, Notary, NIR, 0 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 2, 2023 - Present
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 6600 Westown Pkwy Suite 190, West Des Moines, IA 50266RIA
CRD#: 145488
West Des Moines, IA
Current
June 2, 2023 - Present
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 6600 Westown Parkway Suite 190, West Des Moines, IA 50266Office #2: 134 W. Main Street, Panora , IA 50216BD
CRD#: 44856
West Des Moines, IA
Past
October 20, 2018 - May 26, 2023
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Panora, IA
Past
October 20, 2018 - May 26, 2023
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
PANORA, IA
Past
June 24, 2014 - October 20, 2018
INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP
RIA
CRD#: 117531
PANORA, IA
Past
January 8, 2014 - October 20, 2018
BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 8073
PANORA, IA
Past
June 25, 2007 - December 31, 2013
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14503
ANKENY, IA
Past
September 13, 2006 - July 3, 2007
DEWAAY FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 30767
CLIVE, IA
Past
July 3, 2003 - September 11, 2006
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14503
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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 | 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
Iowa(6/2/2023)
IAR
Iowa(6/2/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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 | 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)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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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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CRD#: 145488West Des Moines, IA 50266TRUST BUT VERIFY
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