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Darren J. Vilardo

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS
Lowell, AR 72745
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CRD#: 1996281
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Professional summary


Darren James Vilardo SR, who also goes by Darren James VIlardo, is a registered financial advisor currently at LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC located in Lowell, Arkansas.

Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Darren has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Darren James Vilardo

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Tekton Wealth Insurance Services, LLC; investment-related; 213 W. Monroe Ave., Suite F, Lowell, AR. 72745; Life insurance, annuity, and long-term insurance sales; Insurance agent; 10/01/2024; 20 hours per month; 10 during trading hours; Implementing insurance solutions for financial planning and investment advisory clients, this would sales and service of insurance products. 2) On a temporary and transitional basis, Darren Vilardo will be dually registered as an investment advisor representative with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC and Delta Investment Management, LLC. Lifeworks Advisors, LLC and Delta Investment Management, LLC are not affiliate entities.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 13, 2025 - Present

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 213 W. Monroe Avenue Suite F, Lowell, AR 72745
RIA
CRD#: 288255
Lowell, AR
Past

September 16, 2024 - January 16, 2025

TEKTON WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 333039
Lowell, AR
Past

October 14, 2020 - April 7, 2025

DELTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149596
Lowell, AR
Past

August 7, 2014 - November 3, 2020

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137658
Prescott, AZ
Past

February 13, 2013 - August 22, 2014

STARFOX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142758
RANCHO CUCAMANGA, CA
Past

February 17, 2010 - January 3, 2013

COOPER MCMANUS

RIA
CRD#: 111458
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
Past

February 16, 2010 - January 7, 2013

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
Past

February 9, 2009 - February 17, 2010

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
REDLANDS, CA
Past

February 6, 2009 - February 17, 2010

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
REDLANDS, CA
Past

March 27, 2002 - February 26, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
CLARMONT, CA
Past

March 25, 2002 - February 26, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
CLARMONT, CA
Past

May 27, 1999 - April 1, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 1997 - April 2, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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LA
LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC
ARDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THRIVEALIKE | NORTH CORNER WEALTH | LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC | LEVEL 5 FINANCIAL, LLC | FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | EPIC INCOME ADVISORS | CADILLAC WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIGHT ADVISERS | BREAKOUT PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | BREAKOUT PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 288255 / SEC#: 801-119648

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2020 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2020 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arkansas
(3/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LA
LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC
ARDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THRIVEALIKE | NORTH CORNER WEALTH | LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC | LEVEL 5 FINANCIAL, LLC | FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | EPIC INCOME ADVISORS | CADILLAC WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIGHT ADVISERS | BREAKOUT PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | BREAKOUT PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 288255 / SEC#: 801-119648

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2020 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2020 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4095 Park East Ct. Ste. C, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Mailing Address
Phone number
(616) 200-6512
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
40

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LIFEWORKS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE, BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS, AND PRIVACY POLICY (9/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,785
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 742,298,024

Red Flags


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Company Information


LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288255Lowell, AR 72745

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