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Chafen S. Delao

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Dallas, TX 75201
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CRD#: 6132281
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Professional summary

Chafen Scott Delao, CFA, who also goes by Chafen Delao, is a registered financial professional currently at ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Chafen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Chafen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Chafen Delao

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.
FROM 3/2022 TO PRESENT, PARTNER IN CLE PROPERTIES, LLC AT 1600 GENESSEE ST., SUITE 961, KANSAS CITY, MO 64102-1039. DUTIES ARE NOT PERFORMED DURING TRADING HOURS AND ARE NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. TIME SPENT IS APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS PER MONTH. FROM 10/2020 TO PRESENT, MEMBER OF EIOD, LLC AT 5761 CORD AVENUE, SPRINGDALE, AR 72762. DUTIES ARE NOT PERFORMED DURING TRADING HOURS AND ARE NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. TIME SPENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER MONTH. FROM 3/2018 TO PRESENT, MEMBER OF LADYBUG CAPITAL, LLC AT 655 HAVENWOOD ROAD, SALEM, AR 72576. DUTIES ARE NOT PERFORMED DUTING TRADING HOURS AND ARE NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. TIME SPENT IS APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS A MONTH.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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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®
CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

September 9, 2022 - Present

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 2601 Olive Street, Suite 2150, Dallas, TX 75201
BD
CRD#: 119546
Dallas, TX
Past

August 9, 2021 - September 26, 2022

FEDERATED GLOBAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 106277
New York, NY
Past

January 23, 2020 - September 26, 2022

MDT ADVISERS, A DIVISION OF FEDERATED MDTA LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109355
Boston, MA
Past

January 21, 2020 - September 26, 2022

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 5009
Grapevine, TX
Past

January 21, 2020 - September 26, 2022

FEDERATED INVESTMENT COUNSELING

RIA
CRD#: 105325
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

January 21, 2020 - September 26, 2022

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 22, 2016 - December 31, 2019

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 14, 2014 - July 20, 2016

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

December 7, 2012 - October 28, 2013

R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 14974
SUMMIT, NJ

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(9/9/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(9/9/2022)
RR
Colorado
(9/9/2022)
RR
Georgia
(7/11/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(9/9/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(9/9/2022)
RR
Texas
(9/9/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/19/2013
Uniform Combined 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: 12/5/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AW
ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | REAL ESTATE INCOME SECURITIES, LLC | DIVIDEND CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | BLACK CREEK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 119546 / SEC#: , 8-65199

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

Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite #2900, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
1200 17th Street Suite #2900, Denver, CO 80202
Phone number
(303) 869-4600
Established
Colorado since 12/21/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DOUBLE DIAMOND LLCSOLE MEMBER
ADAMSON, CHRISTINA CARSONDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL / CO-CEO5372006
GALLIGAN, CASEY DDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL / CO-CEO4022954
MAGNER, BRIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3069172
MARRONE, MICHAEL THOMASFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4859949

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Company Information

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 119546Dallas, TX 75201

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