Erik Craig Olson, CFP | Financial Professional | Crystal Lake, Illinois | ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Professional summary

Erik Craig Olson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Crystal Lake, Illinois and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Erik has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) CONVERGE FOUNDATION: BOARD MEMBER & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR. 2) INSURANCE SALES: VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES, ACCESSED IN SOME CASES VIA CRUMP, SAGE INSURANCE PARTNERS, ETC.; AGENT. 3) OLSON ANALYTICS: DATA ANALYSIS & CONSULTING; OWNER. 4) TrueNorth Wealth Planning LLC-Commercial real estate ownership and leasing, Partner, 3 hours per month, 2 hours during trading hours, 8924 Mica Dr., Zeeland MI, 49464, Start date 3/15/2024. 5) Arete Wealth Planning LLC- Provide financial planning practice support services - advertising, software leasing, staff compensation, travel costs, space leasing, technology purchases and leasing, etc., 8924 Mica Dr. Zeeland MI, 49464, 80 Hours per month, 15 during trading hours, Start date: 11/6/2018. 6) Avena Impact Wealth Advisors-dba-Start date 5/2025.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

April 1, 2010 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1 North Virginia St Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

RIA

CRD#: 145488

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL

Current

March 31, 2010 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1 North Virginia St Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

BD

CRD#: 44856

Crystal Lake, IL

Past

August 4, 2004 - April 7, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Past

July 23, 2004 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

July 23, 2004 - April 7, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD

CRD#: 6363

DOWNERS GROVE, IL

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

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)

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.

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

IAR

Florida
(12/21/2012)

IAR

Illinois
(4/1/2010)

RR

Illinois
(1/11/2021)

RR

Iowa
(7/14/2021)

RR

Michigan
(3/1/2018)

IAR

Michigan
(3/5/2018)

IAR

Texas
(4/11/2017)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

RR

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/3/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 79TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 7

Date: 7/22/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

RR

FINRA

Current Firm

AW

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, 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)

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).

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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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARETE WEALTH ADV2A - 04.01.2025 (4/1/2025)

ARETE WEALTH WRAP FEE BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,837
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,152,167,506

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Erik C. Olson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Erik Craig Olson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/3/2004

Series 79TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/22/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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