Arete Wealth Launches Arete Capital Partners, Expands Investment Banking Capabilities

Dedicated division expands Arete's capital markets capabilities and integrated financial services platform

CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arete Wealth, Inc., a national financial services firm, has announced the launch of Arete Capital Partners, a dedicated investment banking division designed to significantly expand the firm's capabilities in capital formation, capital markets, and corporate advisory services.

The launch represents an important expansion of Arete Wealth's diversified financial services platform. While the firm has historically provided select investment banking services based on individual client and transaction needs, Arete Capital Partners establishes a dedicated platform with expanded capabilities, resources, and leadership focused on serving growth-oriented companies, private businesses, financial sponsors, and institutional clients.

Leading the division is Renny Kuruvilla, an investment banking and capital markets executive with more than two decades of experience across investment banking, equity capital markets, institutional sales and transaction execution.

Kuruvilla's career includes senior leadership positions with B. Riley Securities, Newbridge Securities Corporation, NOBLE Capital Markets, IFS Securities, Euro Pacific Capital and Roth Capital Partners. He most recently served as Managing Director at Newbridge Securities and previously spent four years as Managing Director of Investment Banking at B. Riley Securities.

"Arete Capital Partners represents an important next stage in the growth of our firm," said David Levine, CEO of Arete Wealth. "We have built a financial services platform focused on providing investors with access to compelling investment opportunities via curated relationships  with best in class Sponsors and Issuers.  Establishing a dedicated investment banking division under Renny's leadership expands Arete's corporate finance and capital formation capabilities while creating new and differentiated investment opportunities for our investors.    

An Integrated Approach to Investment Banking

Arete Capital Partners will provide investment banking and strategic advisory services across a range of corporate and capital markets needs, including:

• Capital Markets: IPO's, follow-on offerings, registered direct offerings and other public-market transactions
• Private Markets: Private placements, debt financing, structured capital, mezzanine financing, PIPEs and convertible securities
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Buy-side and sell-side advisory, divestitures, management buyouts and cross-border transactions
• Corporate Advisory: Strategic alternatives, valuations, capital structure optimization, shareholder optimization and board advisory

The division's position within Arete Wealth provides a key point of differentiation from a traditional standalone investment bank. With over $8 billion under management, Arete's broader platform encompasses and draws strength from its broker-dealer, registered investment advisory business, alternative investment platform, capital markets resources, and national network of internal and external financial professionals.

"Companies today need more than just access to capital. They need experienced partners who understand how capital strategy, transaction structure and long-term growth fit together," said Renny Kuruvilla, Head of Corporate Finance, Arete Capital Partners. "Arete has built a unique platform from which we can provide senior-level investment banking expertise while drawing upon a much broader financial services ecosystem. I see tremendous opportunity to build Arete Capital Partners into a differentiated investment banking platform and trusted long-term partner to our clients."

Built for Growth

Arete Capital Partners will focus on emerging growth companies across industries and verticals including technology, healthcare, financial services, real estate, consumer, industrials, energy, business services, alternative asset management, and specialty finance.

The division will emphasize senior banker involvement, customized transaction structures, access to institutional and Arete's private capital, and a relationship-driven approach that extends far beyond individual transactions.

"Arete has always been entrepreneurial in how we identify opportunities in ever changing capital markets in order to best serve the investment needs of our wealth management clients." Levine added. "We are excited to bring new investment opportunities via Arete Capital Partners to our clients.  Investors should contact their Representative or call Arete's Home Office at 312-940-3684 for additional information about Arete Capital Partners or to establish a new relationship."

About Arete Capital Partners

Arete Capital Partners is the investment banking division of Arete Wealth, providing strategic advisory, capital formation and transaction execution services to growth-oriented companies, private businesses, institutional investors, and financial sponsors. Led by experienced senior investment banking professionals, Arete Capital Partners helps clients raise capital, evaluate strategic alternatives, execute complex transactions, and pursue long-term growth objectives.

About Arete Wealth

Arete Wealth is a diversified financial services firm with more than $8 billion in assets under management, serving financial advisors, institutions, and high-net-worth investors across the United States. Founded in 2007, the firm provides an integrated platform spanning wealth management, capital markets, investment banking, alternative investments, insurance, and specialty advisory services, delivering institutional access and structured opportunities that help advisors and investors advance wealth creation.

Arete combines the foundation of traditional wealth management with the selectivity of institutional investing and the infrastructure of a modern financial platform. Guided by disciplined evaluation, structured opportunities, and independent thinking, the firm empowers advisors with the resources, technology, and expertise to help clients navigate an evolving investment landscape.

Arete Wealth: Advancing Wealth through discipline, structure, and access.

SOURCE Arete Wealth