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Bryson S. Walker

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
San Antonio, TX
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CRD#: 7793646
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Professional summary


Bryson Scott Walker, who also goes by Bryson S Walker, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in San Antonio, Texas and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bryson is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Bryson has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bryson S Walker

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 (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Bryson Scott Walker's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

November 13, 2025 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145488
San Antonio, TX
Current

November 13, 2025 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 555 Marriott Drive Suite 275, Nashville, TN 37214
BD
CRD#: 44856
Nashville, TN
Past

June 4, 2025 - October 30, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
San Antonio, TX
Past

October 4, 2023 - October 30, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
San Antonio, TX

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".
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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.
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
(11/13/2025)
RR
Alaska
(11/13/2025)
RR
Arizona
(11/13/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(11/13/2025)
RR
California
(11/13/2025)
RR
Colorado
(11/13/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(11/13/2025)
RR
Delaware
(11/13/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/13/2025)
RR
Florida
(11/13/2025)
RR
Georgia
(11/13/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(11/13/2025)
RR
Idaho
(11/13/2025)
RR
Illinois
(11/13/2025)
RR
Indiana
(11/13/2025)
RR
Iowa
(11/13/2025)
RR
Kansas
(11/13/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(11/13/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(11/13/2025)
RR
Maine
(11/13/2025)
RR
Maryland
(11/13/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/13/2025)
RR
Michigan
(11/13/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(11/13/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(11/13/2025)
RR
Missouri
(11/13/2025)
RR
Montana
(11/13/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(11/13/2025)
RR
Nevada
(11/13/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/13/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(11/13/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(11/13/2025)
RR
New York
(11/13/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(11/13/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(11/13/2025)
RR
Ohio
(11/13/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/13/2025)
RR
Oregon
(11/13/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/13/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/13/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(11/13/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(11/13/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(11/13/2025)
RR
Texas
(11/13/2025)
IAR
Texas
(11/13/2025)
RR
Utah
(11/13/2025)
RR
Vermont
(11/13/2025)
RR
Virginia
(11/13/2025)
RR
Washington
(11/13/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(11/13/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/13/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(11/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/16/2025
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/4/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2009 Terminated)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARETE WEALTH WRAP FEE BROCHURE - 01.30.2026 (2/6/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,424
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,745,378,945

Red Flags


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Company Information


ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145488San Antonio, TX

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