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Integrity. Boldness. Excellence.

At Arete, our reputation reflects quality in both the products we offer as well as the high-touch service between our team and you, our advisors. As a licensed
Broker-Dealer/RIA/Insurance firm, we have all the tools and the right platform to build your business better.

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ARETE WEALTH GUIDING PRINCIPLES

When you consider Arete, you’re pursuing an investment approach powered by these principles: the Arete Approach.

We define integrity as doing what we say we’re going to do. It’s that simple. Just as you have the fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of your clients, we take the same responsibility very seriously when partnering with your firm. “Say” to us really means “do” – meaning we keep both you and your clients at the center of all we do.

In addition to traditional wealth management, alternative investment strategies are a significant area of growth for Arete. This includes our work with over 30 alternative product firms representing over 50 sectors across sectors such as asset finance, energy, managed funds, operating companies and real estate. You want the unique deals that get you noticed. 

We’re bold in our pursuit of opportunities where others in our industry tend to dismiss anything not in the ‘conventional box.’ Our commitment to this boldness isn’t reckless; rather, our unique offerings have been vetted with the highest level of intellectual rigor.

Arete offers a comprehensive operational and regulatory infrastructure that allows you the freedom to focus on giving exceptional financial advice. Our customized service and support model means you have access to everything – and everyone – you need to reach new levels of growth. We’re big enough to get you where you need to be but small enough to care. We’re with you, in sync with the day-to-day needs of your firm, all the while ensuring your long-term growth strategy is realized. It’s what we do.

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JOB OPENING

Arete Wealth Inc.
Position: Full-time
Title: Compliance Principal

The Company

Through its full-service broker-dealer, registered investment advisor, and insurance units, Arete Wealth Inc. has offered comprehensive and sophisticated wealth management services for investors, clients, and partners since 2007. The Nashville-based firm offers high-net-worth investors access to a unique suite of alternative investments in addition to providing services that include investment banking, private equity programs, and other traditional financial planning.

Arete Wealth is one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the country with its services offered across 100 offices and 300+ advisors.  The company office in Chicago has been recognized as one of “Chicago’s Coolest Offices” by Crain’s Chicago and is known for its elevated style and impressive private art collection. The firm is also known for its fast-paced environment, extremely competent staff, and the great care taken with advisors, clients, and employees.

In addition to the Chicago office, the firm has its headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee.  This posted role is based in Nashville.

The Role

Center Street, a division of Arete Wealth Inc., has an opening for a Compliance Principal in Nashville, TN. As titled, this position has duties related to compliance and supervision of the business, which is primarily focused on supporting our financial advisors and their clients. Candidates should be interested in working in a self-driven, fast-paced environment. Previous financial services industry experience will be given preference.

Position Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and approving new account applications through use of electronic imaging and workflow system
  • Reviewing and approving account maintenance requests including but not limited to transfers and cashiering items.
  • Reviewing and approving investment suitability and recommendations
  • Request supporting documentation, corrections or further suitability information from the advisor or field management regarding account document paperwork
  • Assist in high level problem solving that arises in the course of processing client and rep business
  • Reviewing daily new account status and follow-up on outstanding items
  • Address supervisory issues and discrepancies with the Compliance Dept. as necessary to assure compliance with FINRA rules and ensuring compliance with AML program regarding new account opening
  • Reviewing daily/weekly/monthly exception reports
  • Maintain a current understanding of all company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory rules and initiatives that apply to our business
  • Help develop and maintain procedures, processes and assist in the maintenance of applicable department IOP’s and WSP’s
  • Work with other department groups as needed
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned or that become necessary to fulfill the firm’s supervisory responsibilities and needs.

Qualifications

  • FINRA Registrations: Series 7, 24, 66 (or 63 & 65)
  • Advanced knowledge of FINRA & SEC Regulation
  • Excellent skills and experience with working with and Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Excellent written, verbal, listening and fact-finding skills. Ability to take initiative
  • Proven analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage internal teams with regards to project scope and specific delivery
  • The successful candidate must have an aptitude for technology, embrace change, and have a desire to learn
  • Willing to enhance education through training and industry education and additional licensing if desired.
  • Experience preferred in the financial services industry, including general knowledge of products, clients, regulations, and competitors, knowledge of the alternative asset industry also a plus
  • Ability to work at varying speeds and under timeframe pressure, performing as a self-driven executive while maintaining extremely high standards
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

Benefits offered:

  • Generous PTO schedule
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with partial premium coverage provided by the firm
  • 401K after six months
  • Salary range of $70,000-80,000 depending on the successful candidate’s experience.

Email your resume to [email protected]

only at arete

Our firm offers tailored partnership packages for our affiliated advisors and branches. Not only will you have access to a unique combination of institutional investments as well as alternative investments, you will also be invited to ‘only-at-Arete’ experiences and excursions. Those are just a few of the ways we attract and retain high performers.