Darren was born in California and as a young boy his family moved to Tennessee, where he lived on a farm and was exposed to a lifestyle based on hard work, integrity and doing the right thing.
Darren has been in the financial services industry since 1997, but after working for some of the biggest firms on Wall Street, he decided that his clients’ interests were not aligned with the big corporate firms. In fact, clients’ interests were often at odds, so he decided to start his own firm. As an independent advisor, he and his firm are dedicated to the idea that client goals and outcomes always come first. He believes in empowering people through education so that they can make the right decisions for their financial future.
In 2020 Darren married Marlot Pace, a long-time Arkansas resident. Darren and Marlot enjoy spending time with family and friends, camping in their RV, biking, kayaking, and are always looking forward to their next travel adventure.
Work History:
2010 to present Financial Advisor, Business Owner
2009-2010 UBS, Redlands, California – Financial Advisor
2002-209 Smith Barney, Claremont, California – Financial Advisor
1999-2002 Merrill Lynch, Los Angeles, California – Financial Advisor
1997-1999 Bank of America, Los Angeles, California – Relationship Mgr.
Life and Health insurance licensed in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
Securities License Series 7 issued 1999. Securities License Series 6 issued 1997
Securities License Series 65 issued 1999.
Certified Annuity Specialist®
Certified Fund Specialist ®
Both designations granted by the Institute of Business and Finance.