Invested With Arete Wealth Management Broker Walter Nelson? What You Should Know

According to publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck (https://brokercheck.finra.org/) records, Sonn Law Group is reviewing disclosures involving Walter Nelson (CRD# 2275929), a securities broker who was formerly associated with Arete Wealth Management, LLC and Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC. Investors who worked with Mr. Nelson and suffered losses may have questions about their legal options and whether recovery is available.

Who Is Walter Nelson?
FINRA BrokerCheck records indicate that Walter Nelson has been registered in the securities industry since approximately the early 2010s. During his career, he has been associated with several brokerage firms, including:

• Cabin Securities, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas (2025–Present)
• Cabin Advisors, LLC, Rockwall, Texas (2025–Present)
• Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, Rockwall, Texas (2020–2025)
• Arete Wealth Management, LLC, Chicago, Illinois (2020–2025)
• Park Avenue Securities LLC, Dallas, Texas (2019–2020)

This employment history is based on information reported to FINRA through BrokerCheck.

Disclosure Summary
According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Walter Nelson has been the subject of one customer dispute.

The customer complaint was filed in September 2025 and is currently listed as pending. The customer is seeking $100,000 in damages. According to the public disclosure, the complaint involves alternative investments and relates to the period during which Mr. Nelson was registered with Arete Wealth Management, LLC.

The disclosure notes that the broker has stated he has not received a copy of the complaint and has no knowledge of the specific allegations.

Employment Termination Disclosure
FINRA records also reflect that Walter Nelson was terminated from Arete Wealth Management, LLC in 2025. According to the firm’s disclosure, the termination occurred while the firm was actively investigating the representative for potential violations of securities rules, regulations, and firm procedures. The disclosure references concerns including, but not limited to, advocating or potentially soliciting clients to obtain lines of credit to invest in securities and providing inconsistent explanations regarding client participation in this strategy. The disclosure further states that Mr. Nelson resigned shortly before a scheduled mandatory compliance interview.

Firm Supervision and Potential Liability
Under FINRA rules, brokerage firms are responsible for supervising the activities of their registered representatives during the time those representatives are affiliated with the firm. As a result, Arete Wealth Management, LLC may bear responsibility for investor losses suffered during the period in which Walter Nelson was registered with the firm, depending on the facts and circumstances of each case.

What Investors Should Know
Investors who believe they were harmed by unsuitable investment recommendations, improper use of leverage, alternative investment losses, or other misconduct may have the right to pursue recovery through FINRA arbitration (https://www.finra.org/arbitration-mediation/overview). Claims involving broker misconduct and failure to supervise are subject to strict time limitations, making it important to act promptly.

Speak With a Securities Fraud Attorney
Sonn Law Group represents investors nationwide in matters involving securities fraud, broker misconduct, and investment losses. Consultations are confidential and offered with no obligation.

If you invested with Walter Nelson or Arete Wealth Management, LLC and experienced losses, Sonn Law Group can review your situation and help determine whether recovery options may be available.

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