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Darrell K. Pinkley

ATHENE SECURITIES
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 1831063
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Professional summary


Darrell Keith Pinkley, who also goes by Darrell Keith Elkins, Keith Darrell Pinkley, Keith Pinkley, is a registered financial professional currently at ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Darrell is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Darrell has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Darrell Keith Elkins | Keith Darrell Pinkley | Keith Pinkley

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 22, 2015 - Present

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 36867
West Des Moines, IA
Past

October 17, 2013 - June 8, 2015

JBS LIBERTY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36179
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 25, 2011 - December 1, 2011

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
FT. WORTH, TX
Past

March 3, 2010 - December 16, 2010

ARGENTUS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45915
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 1, 2007 - November 4, 2008

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139135
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 17, 1998 - December 31, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 17, 1998 - January 1, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 7, 1996 - July 24, 1998

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

August 6, 1993 - August 4, 1998

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Iowa
(6/22/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/6/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AS
ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
ATHENE SECURITIES IOWA, LLC | IL SECURITIES, LLC | IL SECURITIES, INC. | IL SECURITIES LLC | AVIVA SECURITIES, LLC | ATLAS SP SECURITIES | ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867 / SEC#: , 8-47499

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(515) 342-4616
Established
Indiana since 04/21/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ATHENE USA CORPORATIONATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
BATTERSON, CHAD MPRESIDENT, COO, FINOP4880009
BURTON, SHEILA SUECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
GEYELIN, ANTONY LAUSSAT IIIVICE PRESIDENT4605388
HUNT, ANGELA JEANCOMPLIANCE OFFICER7192588

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Company Information


ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867West Des Moines, IA 50266

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