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Scott E. Beaty

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Knoxville, TN 37902
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CRD#: 5234436
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Professional summary


Scott Eric Beaty is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Knoxville, Tennessee and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Scott has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP - TITLE: AGENT - BUSINESS NATURE: INSURANCE SALES 2) LEGACY FIRMS THE LE BLANC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE OF COMPANIES - TITLE: INSURANCE AGENT - BUSINESS NATURE: INSURANCE SALES - 30% TIME SPENT 3) Center Street ADVISORS - Investment Advisory - INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE - Investment Related: Yes - Start Date: 6/2017 - Located at 900 SOUTH GAY ST STE 2109, KNOXVILLE TN 37902 4) UNITED HEALTHCARE POSITION: Health Insurance Agent NATURE: Sales of Medicare Suppliment plans as well as Prescription Drug Plans and Low Income Subsidy Plans for United Healthcare. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 10/2016 ADDRESS: 900 S. Gay St., Suite 2109, Knoxville TN 37902 DESCRIPTION: Educate consumers on health insurance options. Make sales to qualified consumers. Conduct community meetings regarding health insurance options.

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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

April 3, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 900 S Gay Street Suite 2109, Knoxville, TN 37902
RIA
CRD#: 145488
Knoxville, TN
Current

April 3, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 900 S Gay Street Suite 2109, Knoxville, TN 37902
BD
CRD#: 44856
Knoxville, TN
Past

June 2, 2017 - November 8, 2023

CENTER STREET ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169329
Knoxville, TN
Past

June 1, 2017 - December 1, 2023

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

March 20, 2017 - June 5, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

October 27, 2014 - March 21, 2017

USADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158108
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

January 24, 2012 - December 5, 2012

USADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158108
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

August 1, 2011 - October 28, 2014

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

July 29, 2011 - June 5, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

July 23, 2009 - November 16, 2011

LEGACY TAX AND FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149500
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

February 4, 2009 - December 31, 2009

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

February 4, 2009 - August 26, 2011

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

February 19, 2008 - January 5, 2009

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

November 7, 2007 - January 5, 2009

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
KNOXVILLE, TN

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 | 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
California
(4/3/2023)
RR
Florida
(4/3/2023)
IAR
Florida
(4/19/2023)
RR
Georgia
(4/3/2023)
RR
Idaho
(4/3/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(4/3/2023)
RR
Maryland
(4/3/2023)
RR
Michigan
(4/3/2023)
RR
Missouri
(4/3/2023)
RR
Montana
(4/3/2023)
RR
Ohio
(4/5/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(4/3/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(4/3/2023)
IAR
Tennessee
(4/3/2023)
RR
Virginia
(12/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/14/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 | 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)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,837
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,152,167,506

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Company Information


ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145488Knoxville, TN 37902

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