James Mota
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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CRD#: 5650574
Professional summary
James Mota, CFP®, who also goes by James Joseph Mota, James Mota, Jay Mota, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Jersey City, New Jersey and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Jersey City, New Jersey.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James Joseph Mota | James Mota | Jay Mota
Other business activities
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(1) MotaVated LLC; investment - related; 50 Tice Blvd #340 Woodcliff Lake NJ 07677; Business is established for accounting purposes; Managing Member; Start date 9/2018; 0 hrs/ month during securities trading hours (2) Divorce Logic LLC; Non Investment - related; 50 Tice Blvd #340 Woodcliff Lake NJ 07677 ; Divorce Financial Analysis, Expert testimony, divorce consultations, and mediation services; Managing Member; Start date November 2022; 15 hrs/ month, 8 during securities trading hours; Managing member. Work with clients planning for or going through divorce complete financial documents, analyze financial statements, and mediate divorce-related cases. (3) The Building Blocks Foundation; Non investment - related; 165 Pascack Rd Hilldale NJ 07642; Nonprofit providing clothing and essentials to homeless students in the NYC Public Schools; Founder and CEO; Start date June 2017; 2 hrs/month devoted during securities trading hours; Founder and CEO (4) New York Divorce University; Non investment - related; 50 Tice Blvd #340 Woodcliff Lake NJ 07677; Divorce education; Educator; Start date November 2022; 2 hrs/month devoted during securities trading hrs (5) Foundation for Financial Planning; Non investment - related; Pro Bono financial planning; Financial Planner; Start date July 2021; 1 hr/ month devoted during securities trading hrs (6) B. Riley Wealth Insurance; Investment - related; 30 Montgomery St #1201 Jersey City NJ 07302; Life, Disability, and Long Term Care Insurance sales; Agent; Start date 2/10/2023; 10 hrs /month devoted during securities trading hrs; Agent - Assess the insurance needs for clients, recommend, and sell insurance products. (7) Hudson Point Capital; Investment related; 30 Montgomery St 12th Floor Jersey City NJ 07302; dba; start date 1/17/2023; 40 hours / week devoted during securities trading hours. (8) The American College of Financial Services Board - Alumni Council; Non investment related; 630 Allendale Rd #400 King of Prussia PA 19406; Alumni council for the American College; Board Member working to enhance programs and opportunities at the college for new and former students; Start date 10/1/2023; 1hr/ month devoted during during securities trading hrs.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
November 14, 2024 - Present
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 30 Montgomery Street Ste 970, Jersey City, NJ 07302RIA
CRD#: 145488
Jersey City, NJ
Current
November 15, 2024 - Present
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 30 Montgomery Street Suite 1201, Jersey City, NJ 07302BD
CRD#: 44856
Jersey City, NJ
Past
January 20, 2023 - November 26, 2024
B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 115927
Jersey City, NJ
Past
January 17, 2023 - November 26, 2024
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BD
CRD#: 2543
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
January 24, 2022 - January 25, 2023
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
New York, NY
Past
January 24, 2022 - January 25, 2023
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
New York, NY
Past
August 25, 2020 - February 1, 2022
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
New York, NY
Past
January 9, 2020 - February 1, 2022
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
New York, NY
Past
June 18, 2013 - January 9, 2020
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
Bardonia, NY
Past
May 9, 2013 - July 2, 2013
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
TARRYTOWN, NY
Past
April 23, 2010 - May 23, 2013
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
MIAMI, FL
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
Alabama(11/15/2024)
RR
Alaska(11/15/2024)
RR
Arizona(11/15/2024)
RR
California(11/15/2024)
RR
Colorado(11/15/2024)
RR
Connecticut(11/15/2024)
RR
Delaware(11/15/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(11/15/2024)
RR
Florida(11/15/2024)
IAR
Florida(12/17/2024)
RR
Georgia(11/15/2024)
RR
Hawaii(11/15/2024)
RR
Idaho(11/15/2024)
RR
Illinois(11/15/2024)
RR
Indiana(11/15/2024)
RR
Iowa(11/15/2024)
RR
Kansas(11/15/2024)
RR
Kentucky(11/15/2024)
RR
Louisiana(11/15/2024)
RR
Maine(11/15/2024)
RR
Maryland(11/15/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(11/15/2024)
RR
Michigan(11/15/2024)
RR
Minnesota(11/15/2024)
RR
Mississippi(11/15/2024)
RR
Missouri(11/15/2024)
RR
Montana(11/15/2024)
RR
Nebraska(11/15/2024)
RR
Nevada(11/15/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(11/15/2024)
RR
New Jersey(11/15/2024)
IAR
New Jersey(11/15/2024)
RR
New York(11/15/2024)
RR
North Carolina(11/18/2024)
RR
North Dakota(11/15/2024)
RR
Ohio(11/15/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(11/15/2024)
RR
Oregon(11/15/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/15/2024)
RR
Rhode Island(11/15/2024)
RR
South Carolina(11/15/2024)
RR
South Dakota(11/15/2024)
IAR
Texas(11/14/2024)
RR
Texas(11/15/2024)
RR
Utah(11/15/2024)
RR
Virginia(11/15/2024)
RR
Washington(11/15/2024)
RR
West Virginia(11/15/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(11/15/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/26/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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
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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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