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Darren M. Harp

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP
Oakwood, OH 45419
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CRD#: 2970051
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Professional summary


Darren Matthew Harp, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Oakwood, Ohio.

Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Darren has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

April 27, 2011 - Present

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2305 Far Hills Avenue Suite 206, Oakwood, OH 45419
RIA
CRD#: 140643
Oakwood, OH
Past

March 27, 2007 - May 14, 2010

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140643
OAKWOOD, OH
Past

February 14, 2005 - March 23, 2007

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
DAYTON, OH
Past

August 6, 2003 - March 23, 2007

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
DAYTON, OH
Past

October 24, 2001 - June 26, 2003

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
MCLEAN, VA
Past

December 9, 1998 - June 26, 2003

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

November 13, 1997 - May 7, 1998

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ARTISAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 140643 / SEC#: 801-112759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2018 Terminated)

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
Ohio
(4/27/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/29/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ARTISAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 140643 / SEC#: 801-112759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2305 Far Hills Avenue Suite 206, Oakwood, OH 45419
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 752-6644
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP FORM ADV PART 2A (MARCH 18, 2025) (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts917
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 282,024,707

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Company Information


ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 140643Oakwood, OH 45419

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