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Darren E. Kennon
PFG ADVISORS
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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CRD#: 2113901
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Professional summary
Darren Edmond Kennon is a registered financial advisor currently at PFG ADVISORS located in Scottsdale, Arizona and UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Darren has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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.
Name: pfg advisors Position: rep Nature: PFG ADVISORS Investment Related: Yes Hours: 100 Securities Trading Hours: 100 Start Date: 05/15/2015 Address: 16150 n arrowhead fountain center dr., suite 289, Peoria, AZ 85282, United States Description: Advisory Name: insurance Position: rep Nature: insurance Investment Related: Yes Hours: 2 Securities Trading Hours: 2 Start Date: 09/03/2009 Address: 16150 n arrowhead fountain center dr., suite 289, Peoria, AZ 85282, United States Description: insurance TruWest Wealth Management Services -DBA FOREST HOME LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Air B&B INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2022 ADDRESS: 577 Horsehoe Dr, Divide AZ 80814, United States DESCRIPTION: Co Own Air B&B Cabin in Colorado SECOND HOME / RENTAL POSITION: Owner NATURE: Second home. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/27/2025 ADDRESS: 2401 E Rio Salado Pkwy, #1189, Tempe AZ 85281, United States DESCRIPTION: I own a Condo that my sons live in. We rent out one of the rooms.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 27, 2015 - Present
PFG ADVISORS
Office #1: 7333 Via Paseo Del Sur, Scottsdale, AZ 85258Office #2: 5136 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85032RIA
CRD#: 173344
Scottsdale, AZ
Current
November 6, 2025 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 7333 Via Paseo Del Sur, Scottsdale, AZ 85258Office #2: 5136 E. Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ 85008RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
June 14, 2024 - November 7, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
October 10, 2017 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
March 25, 2009 - July 18, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
February 11, 2009 - February 25, 2009
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
January 20, 2009 - October 11, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
February 22, 2006 - January 21, 2009
CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 21033
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
February 1, 2006 - January 21, 2009
CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 21033
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
September 13, 2005 - February 2, 2006
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13941
TEMPE, AZ
Past
August 24, 2005 - February 2, 2006
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past
March 28, 2005 - August 9, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
August 8, 2003 - March 28, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39543
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 23, 2003 - August 8, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past
November 18, 1996 - July 31, 2003
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 16999
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
November 7, 1996 - July 31, 2003
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past
November 2, 1993 - November 5, 1996
HERITAGE WEST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30718
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
August 26, 1992 - October 29, 1993
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 2, 1991 - August 20, 1992
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 25, 1991 - May 3, 1991
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PA
PFG ADVISORS
4 CORNERS (CUE FINANCIAL GROUP) | WEBB FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | UNITED PRAIRIE FINANCIAL NETWORK | UFG GROUP | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TUCSON OLD PUEBLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL | TROJAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THUNDERBIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STATE ECU WEALTH PLANNING | STARLIFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STANFORD FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | SOMMER INVESTMENTS | SCOTT HANISH LLC | SATTLER PENSION AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RORBACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROCHA WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREADY ADVISORS | REACH INVESTMENT SERVICES | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, CO | PINAL COUNTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHOCUS RETIREMENT SERVICES | PHOCUS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | PFG ADVISORS, LLC | PFG ADVISORS | PFG (PEORIA) | OCCU INVESTMENT SERVICES | MY POINT | MORROW FINANCIAL GROUP | MISSION CITY INVESTMENT SERVICES | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MILES BROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MANSELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MANGUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LPL SUNNYVALE | LONESTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE STAR INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | LBW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LANDINGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | KLEVENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KEYPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | KALINA WEALTH ADVISORS | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAMES MERKEL (PYRAMID FCU) | INTEGRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IHN FAMILY LEGACY PLANNING, INC. | IDAHO CENTRAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAVAGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST SERVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SERVICES AT FMFCU | ELEVATE WEALTH | EAGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DEER VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DAVIS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CUE FINANCIAL GROUP | COUNTY FEDERAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT (CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT) | COPPER STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHABOT FINANCIAL SERVICES | CANYON STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CANO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | CALIFORNIA COAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUPEAK INVESTMENT SERVICES | BATIE & CO CAPITAL MGMT LLC | ASCENSION COLLEGE PLANNING | APRICITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALTIER INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | ALTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | AERO INVESTMENT SERVICES | A.I.R.E FINANCIAL | A. M. GUIDANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING LLC
CRD#: 173344 / SEC#: 801-80797
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2014 Approved)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.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
IAR
Arizona(3/16/2015)
RR
Arizona(11/6/2025)
RR
California(11/6/2025)
RR
North Carolina(11/13/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/6/2025)
IAR
Texas(2/27/2015)
RR
Washington(11/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PA
PFG ADVISORS
4 CORNERS (CUE FINANCIAL GROUP) | WEBB FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | UNITED PRAIRIE FINANCIAL NETWORK | UFG GROUP | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TUCSON OLD PUEBLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL | TROJAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THUNDERBIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STATE ECU WEALTH PLANNING | STARLIFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STANFORD FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | SOMMER INVESTMENTS | SCOTT HANISH LLC | SATTLER PENSION AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RORBACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROCHA WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREADY ADVISORS | REACH INVESTMENT SERVICES | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, CO | PINAL COUNTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHOCUS RETIREMENT SERVICES | PHOCUS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | PFG ADVISORS, LLC | PFG ADVISORS | PFG (PEORIA) | OCCU INVESTMENT SERVICES | MY POINT | MORROW FINANCIAL GROUP | MISSION CITY INVESTMENT SERVICES | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MILES BROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MANSELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MANGUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LPL SUNNYVALE | LONESTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE STAR INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | LBW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LANDINGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | KLEVENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KEYPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | KALINA WEALTH ADVISORS | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAMES MERKEL (PYRAMID FCU) | INTEGRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IHN FAMILY LEGACY PLANNING, INC. | IDAHO CENTRAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAVAGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST SERVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SERVICES AT FMFCU | ELEVATE WEALTH | EAGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DEER VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DAVIS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CUE FINANCIAL GROUP | COUNTY FEDERAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT (CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT) | COPPER STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHABOT FINANCIAL SERVICES | CANYON STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CANO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | CALIFORNIA COAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUPEAK INVESTMENT SERVICES | BATIE & CO CAPITAL MGMT LLC | ASCENSION COLLEGE PLANNING | APRICITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALTIER INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | ALTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | AERO INVESTMENT SERVICES | A.I.R.E FINANCIAL | A. M. GUIDANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING LLC
CRD#: 173344 / SEC#: 801-80797
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3200 N. Central Ave Suite #200, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 405-8850
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
119
SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,550 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,083,491,501 |
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