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 ranks as one of the top Independent Broker-Dealers in alternative investment revenues from InvestmentNews. Headquartered in Chicago, Arete Wealth investments and services are offered through 35 offices and 145 registered advisors nationwide. Find out more at www.aretewealth.com.