Last Updated: January 2026 — Encino, CA
Here’s what you need to know about Encino, CA stockbroker Avi J. Bialo:
- Name:Avi J. Bialo
- Current Employer:
- Arete Wealth Management, LLC (broker-dealer)
- Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC (investment adviser)
- Prior Firms:None reported
- Other Business Affiliations:
- Avi Bialo Music (self-employed musician)
- Wealth Solutions 360 / Independent Financial Solutions (insurance sales)
- ZAS Capital (crypto/NFT fund; partner; investment-related OBA)
- HealthMarkets Insurance Agency (insurance broker)
- Keystone Legacy Group (insurance sales)
- Prudent Pet (insurance sales)
- CRD Number: 6165479
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor:Yes
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA:Yes
- Highest Award or Settlement:$280,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Bialo, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Avi J. Bialo As Your Stockbroker?
Avi J. Bialo has been the subject of multiple customer disputes, including a significant FINRA arbitration award and several settlements involving alternative investments while associated with Arete Wealth Management, LLC.
FINRA Arbitration Award
- FINRA Case No.:22-01257
- Allegations:Unsuitable alternative investment recommendations made in June and October 2020
- Award to customerof $280,000 on August 12, 2025
Settled Customer Disputes
- FINRA Case No.:25-02548
- Filed:November 2025
- Settlement:$36,500
- FINRA Case No.:23-03622
- Filed:December 2023
- Settlement:$12,000
- FINRA Case No.:22-02621
- Filed:December 2022
- Settlement:$47,500
- FINRA Case No.:23-00085
- Filed:January 2023
- Settlement:$40,666
- FINRA Case No.:22-02342
- Filed:October 2022
- Settlement:$27,500
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Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Avi J. Bialo
- Unsuitable Recommendations— repeated allegations involving illiquid or high-risk alternative investments, implicating FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability).
- Failure to Act in the Customer’s Best Interest— recommendations to retail customers are evaluated under the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)
- Failure to Adequately Disclose Risks— material risk disclosures are critical with alternative investments, which often carry heightened liquidity, valuation, and concentration risks.
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
Investigations of Arete Wealth Management and Arete Wealth Brokers-Lawsuits, Arbitrations & Disputes
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Avi J. Bialo, contact us for a complimentary consultation with an experienced securities lawyer to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.
With offices in Boca Raton, FL, and Austin, TX, stockbroker fraud attorney Bob Rex provides representation to investors nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers, financial advisors, and broker-dealers.
If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call (877) 224-3199 to speak with an experienced securities attorney at no cost to you.
Most cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.