Arete Wealth is a family of financial companies including a full-service Broker-Dealer (BD), Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), and Insurance firm. The firm’s asset management for high-net worth individuals and institutions comes through investment banking, alternative investment access and private equity programs. Annually, the firm has ranked as one of the top Independent Broker-Dealers in alternative investment revenues. Headquartered in Chicago, Arete Wealth investments and services are offered through 100 offices and 265 registered advisors nationwide.