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Dara S. Albright
ATLANTA, GA 30350
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CRD#: 2221847
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Professional summary
Dara Suzanne Albright, who also goes by Dara Suzanne Podber, was a registered financial advisor .
Dara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Dara had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 31 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Dara Suzanne Podber
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. Worthy Management Inc. ? Investment-related? No ? Business Address: 551?NW?77th?Street, Suite?212, Boca Raton, FL 33487 ? Nature of Business: Fintech solutions and issuer of SEC-qualified fixed-income securities ? Your Title: Director (Board Member) ? Start Date: January 2016 ? Approx. Hours/Month: 10 ? Hours During Securities Trading Hours: 3 ? Description of Duties: Serve on company board; provide strategic oversight and corporate governance. No involvement in securities sales or investment advisory services. Compensation is not commission-based or tied to securities transactions. ________________________________________ 2. Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN) ? Investment-related? No ? Business Address: 453?S?Spring?St, Suite?400, Los Angeles, CA 90013 ? Nature of Business: Nonprofit legal and investor advocacy organization ? Your Title: Board Member ? Start Date: June 2022 ? Approx. Hours/Month: 10 ? Hours During Securities Trading Hours: 2 ? Description of Duties: Serve on nonprofit board; Board Secretary. Co-host podcast celebrating financial innovations. Role does not involve investment advice, securities recommendations, or client-facing activity. ________________________________________ 3. DWealth Education / Dara Albright Media (Being Retired and Integrated) ? Investment-related? No ? Business Address: 8920 Eves Road #768772, Roswell, GA 30076 ? Nature of Business: Financial education and media content ? Your Title: Founder ? Start Date: June 2014 ? End Date: August 2025 ? Approx. Hours/Month: 0 ? Hours During Securities Trading Hours: 0 ? Description of Duties: Created financial education content and public speaking programs focused on fintech and investor empowerment. Did not engage in investment advisory activities. ________________________________________ 4. Decent Millionaire (Personal Blog) ? Investment-related? No ? Business Address: 8735 Dunwoody Pl #10577, Atlanta, GA 30350 ? Nature of Business: Personal blog and writing platform ? Your Title: Writer / Creator ? Start Date: January 2023 ? Approx. Hours/Month: 4 ? Hours During Securities Trading Hours: 0 ? Description of Duties: Maintain a non-monetized blog exploring financial innovations. Content does not include investment advice or securities analysis. ________________________________________ 5. Roark Ridge Events, Roark Ridge Academy, and Roark Ridge Strategic Consulting (Divisions of Roark Ridge Advisory LLC) ? Investment-related? No ? Business Address: 8735 Dunwoody Pl #10577, Atlanta, GA 30350 ? Nature of Business: Financial education, event production, and strategic consulting ? Your Title: Managing Member ? Start Date: August 2025 ? Approx. Hours/Month: 80 ? Hours During Securities Trading Hours: 5-10 ? Description of Duties: Oversee non-advisory business divisions including Roark Ridge Academy (education), Roark Ridge Events (marketing and event production), and Roark Ridge Strategic Consulting (business advisory). These activities are fully separate from the firm's solicitor services and do not involve securities recommendations or investment advice.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
Office #1: 8735 Dunwoody Place #10577, Atlanta, GA 30350
ATLANTA, GA
Past
September 19, 2012 - March 25, 2015
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
BD
CRD#: 130032
SAN MATEO, CA
Past
November 14, 2011 - October 17, 2012
FIRST LIBERTIES FINANCIAL
BD
CRD#: 14432
TAMPA, FL
Past
November 12, 2010 - March 8, 2011
DIVINE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
BD
CRD#: 118212
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 7, 2009 - October 25, 2010
DELANEY EQUITY GROUP LLC
BD
CRD#: 142285
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past
December 14, 2005 - October 21, 2008
DIVINE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
BD
CRD#: 118212
ATLANTA, GA
Past
January 30, 1995 - June 4, 1997
CANACCORD GENUITY SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 24790
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 8, 1994 - October 10, 1994
JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 2, 1992 - March 23, 1994
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past
May 21, 1992 - September 3, 1992
MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7404
NEW YORK, NY
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Georgia(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current firm
No current employment
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