Vince Nelson Voluntarily Resigned from Arete Wealth Management Following a Firm Investigation

Vince Nelson (CRD #: 2275929), a broker registered with Cabin Securities, voluntarily resigned from Arete Wealth Management. This is according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on August 3, 2025. Keep reading if you have questions regarding his alleged conduct. 

Employment Separation After Allegations 

On April 1, 2025, Vince Nelson voluntarily resigned from Arete Wealth Management during a firm investigation into alleged violations of securities regulations and firm procedures.

He allegedly solicited clients to obtain lines of credit to invest in securities and offered shifting explanations as to how many clients employed this strategy. 

High Standards of Commercial Honor

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Taking out lines of credit for the purpose of investing may be an overly risky investment strategy, which would violate this rule. 

Background Information 

Vince Nelson has passed the following exams: 

• Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Examination
• Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination 
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination 
• Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination 
• Series 6 Investment Company Products / Variable Contracts Representative Examination 

He is a registered broker in 33 states and Puerto Rico. 

Vince Nelson has registered with the following firms: 

• Cabin Securities (CRD #: 137608)
• Cabin Advisors (CRD #: 312547) 
• Arete Wealth Advisors (CRD #: 145488) 
• Arete Wealth Management (CRD #: 44856) 
• Park Avenue Securities (CRD #: 46173) 
• Copiam Wealth Management (CRD #: 173290)
• Strategic Advisers (CRD #: 104555)
• Fidelity Brokerage Services (CRD #: 7784) 
• Edward Jones (CRD #: 250) 

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Vince Nelson and have concerns about your investments, please contact us today at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation.

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