Karlton Kleis
Managing Director, Capital Markets
Karlton Kleis is a Founder and Partner of Insight Wealth Group. Karlton received a degree in accounting from Northwestern College and an MBA from the University of Iowa with an emphasis in structured finance. He began his career as an auditor in the health care field, but soon moved to work at a Top 100 Independent […]
Casey Cotton
Chief Technology Officer
Casey Cotton comes to Arete Wealth with over 20 years of experience with the last 14 years being spent in the financial services industry. He has served in a similar capacity throughout his career at an independent Broker Dealer, Registered Investment Advisory firm, and Insurance Field Marketing Organization. As an expert in the design and […]
Bob Chung
Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel
Before joining Arete in 2013, UnBo (Bob) Chung was Senior Regional Counsel for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for nearly a decade. While with FINRA, Bob investigated hundreds of cases and brought over 150 enforcement actions against firms and individuals for violations of FINRA Rules and Federal Securities Laws. Prior to FINRA, Bob was […]
David Levine
Chief Operating Officer
David brings over 20 years of wealth management experience having served as the National Sales Manager, Chief Sales Officer, and Chief Executive Officer at two large independent broker-dealers and investment advisors. David’s primary responsibilities were to recruit wealth managers, build product offerings and platform solutions, grow assets under management and revenues, and enhance advisor and […]
David C. Hock
Chief Financial Officer & Financial Operations Principal
David Hock comes to Arete Wealth Management with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. His fascination with the complexity of the markets and building profits through in-depth analysis led him to the independent broker-dealer and RIA niche, where he developed expertise in financial planning and investment products, as well as an interest in […]
Cristina Terrana
Transition Manager & Operations Specialist
Arete Wealth is pleased to welcome Cristina as of November, 2022. Cristina brings many years of both regional and wire house experience to the firm. Having facilitated transitions of over 100+ financial advisors and teams, she is an asset as Arete Wealth continues to grow and advance. She has also managed new office openings, relocations, […]
