Roshan serves as a wealth advisor and partner at Arete Wealth Management. He joined Arete in 2008 and became the firm's first advisor in the position of retirement planning specialist, where he is truly in his element helping clients take control of their financial future.
Roshan has earned both a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designations, awarded by the College for Financial Planning.
Roshan produces an informative podcast called The Retirement Lifestyle Show with Arete Wealth Advisors Erik Olson and Adrian Nicholson. The show explores a variety of retirement matters relevant to listeners navigating the path to the ideal retirement.
Roshan resides in Oak Hill, Virginia with his wife and three children. He spends most of this free time playing with his children and escorting them to various activities. He also makes time to work out and he enjoys listening to music in his downtime.
As an Arete client, you will experience an unparalleled commitment to your financial success that we are uniquely qualified to provide. Each element of our company's structure and lines of business are strategic - from our small size and independence, to our experienced top tier advisors, to the breadth and uniqueness of our investment product offerings. You will not find another wealth management firm that can offer a similar value proposition.
Our Services
Our core services are comprehensive financial planning, asset management and investment banking. We provide these services to individuals, businesses, foundations, nonprofit organizations and their endowments.
General Information |
| Firm Start Year: | 2000 | |
| No. of Employees: | 2-4 | |
| Number of Years with Current Firm: | 14 |
| Work Experience: |
Roshan began his financial career in 1997 as an intern with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in Washington, D.C. In 2000 he joined Ameriprise Financial Services as a financial advisor and manager for American Express. It was here that Roshan began building a reputation as an accomplished fiduciary consultant and trust personal financial advisor. When Roshan joined Arete Wealth Management in 2008 the firm managed less than $100 million in assets. Today, Arete Wealth Management is an award winning, nationally recognized industry leader with 35 offices and 145 registered advisors throughout the U.S. with more than $4 billion in assets. |
| Work with the following types of clients: | Individual Investors |
| Advisory Services Provided: | 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Retirement Planning, Investment Advice & Management, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management |
Services |
| Investment Types: | Mutual Funds, Options & Futures, Bonds, Stocks, Annuities, Insurance, Commodities, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Alternative Investments, Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) |
| Can meet clients in the following ways: | Phone, Video Conference, Our Office |
Qualifications & Memberships |
| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: | Variable Life, Long Term Care, Disability, Annuity, Health, Life, Variable Annuity |
Firm Information |
| Advisor's Number of Clients: | 120 |
| Advisor's Number of Managed Clients: | 120 |
| Advisor's Number of Planning Clients: | 120 |
| Assets Managed by Advisor: | $50,000,000 |
Compensation and Fees |
| Fee Structure: | Fee-Based |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: | $250,000 |
| Compensation Methods: | Based on Assets |
Education |
| Bachelor of Science - Finance & Marketing | University of Maryland 1996-1999 |
Financial Services |
| Financial Planning for Individuals
Work with clients to help them establish their vision for retirement, prior to retirement. |
| Portfolio Management
Use strategies by employing individual stocks, Modified Modern Portfolio Theory, Momentum and Technical theories based on the client's goals. |
| Retirement Planning
For those still employed, review current employer sponsored plans to ensure client is taking full advantage of employee benefits. |
| 401K Rollovers
Advise client regarding distributions from IRA's and qualified plans with the goal of minimizing tax liabilities. |
| Annuities
Will do searches for annuities when deemed appropriate for the client's portfolio. |
| Education Funding and Planning
Assist clients in establishing funding for dependents to achieve defined educational goals. |
| Wealth Management
Work with clients to ensure expected returns while managing risks. |
Disclosures |
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WiserAdvisor provides referrals to financial professionals. WiserAdvisor is not a current client of advisor or advisory services. Financial professionals pay cash compensation for these referrals, which creates the incentive for WiserAdvisor to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest. |
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Additional Detailed Disclosures |
Registered Investment Advisor:
Yes
Registered Representative:
Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary:
Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years:
I have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years:
I have a clean record
| Mon. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Alexandria | Annandale |
| Arlington | Ashburn |
| Beltsville | Bethesda |
| Centreville | Chantilly |
| Chevy Chase | Dumfries |
| Dunn Loring | Fairfax |
| Fairfax Station | Falls Church |
| Germantown | Great Falls |
| Greenbelt | Haymarket |
| Herndon | Leesburg |
| Manassas | Mc Lean |
| Middleburg | Oakton |
| Potomac | Reston |
| Rockville | Silver Spring |
| Springfield | Sterling |
| Check | Bank Transfer |
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