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Erica M. Blue

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL 60607
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CRD#: 5754585
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Professional summary

Erica Marie Blue, who also goes by Erica Marie Blue, Erica Marie Nicholson, is a registered financial professional currently at ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Erica is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Erica has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Erica Marie Blue | Erica Marie Nicholson

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 17, 2023 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
BD
CRD#: 44856
Chicago, IL
Past

June 15, 2021 - July 5, 2023

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152550
Newport Beach, CA
Past

January 6, 2021 - June 15, 2021

PACIFIC OAK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 309350
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

November 24, 2020 - December 31, 2020

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44856
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 31, 2018 - November 25, 2020

THE M & A GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 144909
SARASOTA, FL
Past

May 2, 2016 - July 30, 2018

SELECT CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 145997
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 6, 2015 - March 4, 2016

CABIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137608
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

May 19, 2010 - February 22, 2013

TNP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149178
COSTA MESA, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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Alaska
(7/17/2023)
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Louisiana
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Mexico
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North Dakota
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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South Dakota
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Texas
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Utah
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Washington
(7/17/2023)
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Wyoming
(7/17/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/3/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/18/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEYSTONE SECURITIES, LLC. | KEYSTONE SECURITIES, LLC | KEYSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 44856 / SEC#: , 8-50854

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Mailing Address
1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone number
(312) 940-3684
Established
Illinois since 01/20/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ARETE WEALTH INCDIRECT OWNER
BULLA, CHRISTIAN ALEXANDERMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL7067640
CHUNG, UNBOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER6208569
HOCK, DAVID CARLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)2246268
RAYNER, MICAH HARDINGREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL6252596
ROGERS, JOSHUA DEANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3163818

Disclosures

Regulatory Event2
Civil Event1
Arbitration3

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Company Information

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 44856Chicago, IL 60607

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