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FILED AS OF DATE: 20141114
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20141114
EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20141114
FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001600151
IRS NUMBER: 261314502
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 13F-HR
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 028-15999
FILM NUMBER: 141221750
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1699 E WOODFIELD RD
STREET 2: SUITE 565
CITY: SCHAUMBURG
STATE: IL
ZIP: 60173
BUSINESS PHONE: 847-658-8366
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1699 E WOODFIELD RD
STREET 2: SUITE 565
CITY: SCHAUMBURG
STATE: IL
ZIP: 60173
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