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Mark Minder

DARDEN WEALTH GROUP
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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CRD#: 2748581
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Professional summary


Mark Minder is a registered financial advisor currently at DARDEN WEALTH GROUP located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Mark has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 17, 2018 - Present

DARDEN WEALTH GROUP

Office #1: 415 Detroit St. Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
RIA
CRD#: 294926
Ann Arbor, MI
Past

April 10, 2013 - September 17, 2018

C&D WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 110769
WHITMORE LAKE, MI
Past

January 6, 2010 - November 4, 2020

MINDER PLANNING GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150447
GRAND BLANC, MI
Past

November 20, 2008 - May 11, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI
Past

November 20, 2008 - May 11, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI
Past

March 30, 2007 - November 21, 2008

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
FENTON, MI
Past

May 24, 2005 - March 20, 2007

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

July 7, 2004 - May 16, 2005

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

April 15, 2003 - June 11, 2004

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

March 23, 1999 - April 24, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

August 21, 1997 - March 4, 1999

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

July 24, 1996 - May 30, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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DARDEN WEALTH GROUP
DARDEN WEALTH GROUP | DARDEN WEALTH GROUP, LLC | DARDEN WEALTH GROUP, INC

CRD#: 294926 / SEC#: 801-120167

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2021 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/28/2021 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
Michigan
(5/17/2018)
IAR
Texas
(1/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/12/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


DW
DARDEN WEALTH GROUP
DARDEN WEALTH GROUP | DARDEN WEALTH GROUP, LLC | DARDEN WEALTH GROUP, INC

CRD#: 294926 / SEC#: 801-120167

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2021 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/28/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
415 Detroit St. Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(734) 294-0100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DWG ADV 2A BROCHURE (2/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,124
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 302,096,323

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Company Information


DARDEN WEALTH GROUP

CRD#: 294926Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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