Michael Robert Dandrea | Financial Professional | Melville, New York | ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Professional summary

Michael Robert Dandrea is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Melville, New York and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Melville, New York.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CAMILLE INC, NON INVESTMENT RELATED,106 RED MAPLE DR N LEVITTOWN, NY 11756,BILL PAYING ENTITY, OWNER/PRESIDENT,START DATE: 06/2014,2 HOURS/MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS, PAY BILLS.. FINCADIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC: DBA; NEW YORK, NY; START DATE 02/2024 160 Hours a Month. (15) Saranac Advisors Inc., DBA, Wealth Management Services 160 hours per month during trading hours, Start Date: 11/5/2024. (16) Saranac Tax Services LLC., DBA - Partner, Tax Preparation Services, 50 hours per month total, 40 hours per month during trading hours, Start Date: 11/5/2024. (17) Saranac Wealth, DBA, Wealth Management Services, 160 hours per month during trading hours. Start date: 11/5/2024.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 21, 2024 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 425 Broadhollow Road Suite 325, Melville, NY 11747

RIA

CRD#: 145488

Melville, NY

Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 425 Broadhollow Rd. Suite 325, Melville, NY 11747Office #2: 425 Broadhollow Rd Suite 300, Melville, NY 11747

BD

CRD#: 44856

Melville, NY

Past

September 13, 2016 - February 23, 2024

SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 167663

Melville, NY

Past

March 21, 2016 - February 23, 2024

SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

BD

CRD#: 167663

Melville, NY

Past

November 5, 2015 - March 23, 2016

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 115927

WESTBURY, NY

Past

April 16, 2012 - March 23, 2016

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD

CRD#: 7569

WESTBURY, NY

Past

June 29, 2011 - April 4, 2012

TRIDENT PARTNERS LTD.

BD

CRD#: 41258

WOODBURY, NY

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

RR

California
(2/22/2024)

RR

Colorado
(3/20/2024)

RR

Connecticut
(2/22/2024)

RR

Florida
(2/22/2024)

RR

Georgia
(2/22/2024)

RR

Illinois
(10/30/2025)

RR

Indiana
(2/22/2024)

RR

Iowa
(2/20/2025)

RR

Kentucky
(3/21/2024)

RR

Louisiana
(2/22/2024)

RR

Maryland
(2/22/2024)

RR

Massachusetts
(10/10/2025)

RR

Michigan
(2/22/2024)

RR

Minnesota
(2/23/2024)

RR

Mississippi
(2/22/2024)

RR

Missouri
(2/22/2024)

RR

New Hampshire
(2/22/2024)

RR

New Jersey
(2/22/2024)

IAR

New Jersey
(2/23/2024)

IAR

New York
(2/21/2024)

RR

New York
(2/22/2024)

RR

North Carolina
(2/22/2024)

RR

North Dakota
(2/22/2024)

RR

Ohio
(2/22/2024)

RR

Oklahoma
(2/22/2024)

RR

Pennsylvania
(2/22/2024)

RR

South Carolina
(11/21/2024)

RR

Tennessee
(4/1/2024)

RR

Texas
(3/12/2024)

RR

Utah
(3/13/2024)

RR

Virginia
(2/22/2024)

RR

Washington
(2/22/2024)

RR

Wisconsin
(3/13/2024)

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: 10/25/2015

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

RR

Series 63

Date: 8/29/2011

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: 6/28/2011

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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Michael R. Dandrea

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

TRIDENT PARTNERS LTD.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/25/2015

Series 63

Date: 8/29/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/28/2011

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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