Michael L. Darby
Professional summary
Michael Louis Darby, who also goes by Mike Darby, is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.
Aliases
Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Experience
July 6, 2026 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 6440 Highway 98 [satellite], Hattiesburg, MS 39402July 6, 2026 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 6440 Highway 98 [satellite], Hattiesburg, MS 39402June 28, 2019 - July 22, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
June 28, 2019 - July 22, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
July 26, 2017 - July 8, 2019
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
July 26, 2017 - July 8, 2019
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
March 18, 2009 - July 26, 2017
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.
October 29, 2008 - July 26, 2017
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.
January 1, 2008 - November 5, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
January 1, 2008 - November 5, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
January 19, 2004 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
May 23, 1986 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 8
Date: 2/1/1989
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)FINRA
Current Firm
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| CRAVEN, JAMES J | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4323533 |
| GINDI, SOL | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4903526 |
| KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2260890 |
| LACEY, PAUL | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 5616656 |
| MARKMANN, DAVID FRANZ | DESIGNATED TEXAS OFFICER | 2637778 |
| PATEL, RAKESH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5385585 |
| SANKOVICH, PAUL CAMERON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2475029 |
| TA, KIMBERLY CROWDER | BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 4717506 |
| TYERS, JOHN R | PRESIDENT/BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 2632380 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 401,726 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 197,360,196,619 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 35 |
| Arbitration | 39 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | ||
| 01/24/2025 | ||
| 12/11/2023 | ||
| 02/17/2023 |
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Company Information
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025Hattiesburg, MS 39402TRUST BUT VERIFY
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