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Frederick M. Kort
CURA WEALTH ADVISORS
CHICAGO, IL 60601
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CRD#: 5376727
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Frederick Maximilian KortCURA WEALTH ADVISORS
Professional summary
Frederick Maximilian Kort, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by F. Maximilian Kort, Frederick M Kort, Maximilian Frederick Kort, is a registered financial advisor currently at CURA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.
Frederick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Frederick has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.
At a Glance
Always Fiduciary
Aliases
F. Maximilian Kort | Frederick M Kort | Maximilian Frederick Kort
Other business activities
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Cura Wealth, dba, RIA-Chicago, IL-Owner/Advisor-160 hours per month during trading hours, Start date: 08/2024.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2011
Experience
Current
April 29, 2025 - Present
CURA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 180 North Stetson Ave Ste 3500, Chicago, IL 60601RIA
CRD#: 332511
CHICAGO, IL
Current
September 25, 2026 - Present
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 180 N. Stetson Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60601RIA
CRD#: 145488
Chicago, IL
Past
September 29, 2021 - January 8, 2026
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 145488
Chicago, IL
Past
May 21, 2018 - September 24, 2021
IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 171481
CHICAGO, IL
Past
May 10, 2018 - May 18, 2018
INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5611
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past
September 11, 2007 - June 6, 2018
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 22, 2007 - June 6, 2018
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
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 | 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Illinois(4/29/2025)
IAR
Ohio(9/25/2026)
Exams
What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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 | 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,424 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,745,378,945 |
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Company Information
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 145488Chicago, IL 60601TRUST BUT VERIFY
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