Darren L. Grayson

NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Wausau, WI 54401

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CRD#: 2781049

Professional summary

Darren Lee Grayson is a registered financial advisor currently at NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Wausau, Wisconsin and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Darren has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 8, 2016 - Present

NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 511 S. 28th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401

RIA

CRD#: 283940

Wausau, WI

Current

January 2, 2018 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 511 S. 28th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401Office #2: 1010 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701

RIA

CRD#: 120222

Wausau, WI

Past

May 18, 2016 - December 31, 2017

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2225

MEDFORD, WI

Past

May 18, 2016 - December 31, 2017

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 2225

MEDFORD, WI

Past

November 3, 2015 - May 19, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 12984

EAGLE RIVER, WI

Past

November 3, 2015 - May 19, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 12984

EAGLE RIVER, WI

Past

January 21, 2014 - October 23, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

GREEN BAY, WI

Past

August 4, 2010 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 15340

APPLETON, WI

Past

August 4, 2010 - October 23, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

APPLETON, WI

Past

September 2, 2009 - May 12, 2010

EQUITY DESIGN ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 133242

WAUSAU, WI

Past

July 16, 2009 - May 26, 2010

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CRD#: 2936

WAUSAU, WI

Past

August 27, 2008 - February 20, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

SCHOFIELD, WI

Past

August 1, 2008 - February 20, 2009

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

SCHOFIELD, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

NICOLET ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283940 / SEC#: 801-108012

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/5/2016 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.

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

Florida
(1/2/2018)

Iowa
(7/1/2025)

IAR

Michigan
(8/10/2016)

Michigan
(2/14/2024)

Minnesota
(7/1/2025)

IAR

Minnesota
(2/18/2026)

Montana
(7/15/2025)

Nevada
(7/1/2025)

North Carolina
(7/1/2025)

Oklahoma
(7/1/2025)

Texas
(7/1/2025)

Vermont
(7/1/2025)

Virginia
(7/1/2025)

Washington
(7/1/2025)

IAR

Wisconsin
(8/8/2016)

Wisconsin
(1/2/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/14/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/31/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

NICOLET ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283940 / SEC#: 801-108012

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/5/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

111 N. Washington Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

Mailing Address

Phone number

(920) 430-1400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NWM - RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES (3/28/2025)

WRAP FEE BROCHURE FOR NICOLET ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	8,809
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,849,158,087

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Darren L. Grayson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

EQUITY DESIGN ADVISORS, LLC

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/14/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/31/2008

FINRA

Current Firm

NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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