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Daren J. Maclaughlin

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CRD#: 3122552
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Daren Jeffrey Maclaughlin, who also goes by Daren J Maclaughlin, Daren Jeffrey Maclaughlin, was a registered financial professional .

Daren is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Daren had worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 31 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Daren J Maclaughlin | Daren Jeffrey Maclaughlin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 18, 2020 - March 26, 2025

BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285300
Charlotte, NC
Past

May 4, 2019 - February 24, 2020

INDEPENDENT ADVISOR ALLIANCE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168267
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 2, 2019 - March 27, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 27, 2018 - May 29, 2019

SAXONY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122692
MATTHEWS, NC
Past

June 27, 2018 - May 29, 2019

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
Corona del Mar, CA
Past

June 30, 2017 - June 25, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

June 30, 2017 - June 25, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

November 9, 2016 - January 11, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 9, 2016 - January 11, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 1, 2016 - November 10, 2016

BIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152860
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 19, 2015 - February 18, 2016

JEFFREY MATTHEWS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155392
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 20, 2015 - February 18, 2016

THE JEFFREY MATTHEWS FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 41282
charlotte, NC
Past

November 26, 2014 - July 15, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 18, 2014 - July 15, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 25, 2013 - January 9, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 14, 2011 - April 29, 2011

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46727
MONUMENT, CO
Past

January 4, 2011 - April 29, 2011

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46727
MATTHEWS, NC
Past

March 25, 2009 - June 5, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 25, 2009 - June 5, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 11, 2008 - January 27, 2009

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

January 8, 2008 - April 8, 2008

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 8, 2008 - April 8, 2008

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 29, 2007 - January 10, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

June 4, 2007 - January 10, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

June 28, 2006 - December 19, 2006

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 7, 2005 - May 23, 2005

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

July 16, 2004 - April 6, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 1999 - March 4, 2004

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 1998 - June 25, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/25/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/11/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/28/2015
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC
BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285300 / SEC#: , 8-69845

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11225 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Mailing Address
11225 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone number
(800) 848-3854
Established
Delaware since 02/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BRIGHTHOUSE HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER (SHAREHOLDER)
BEAULIEU, PHILIP JOHNATHONVICE PRESIDENT5300540
DAVIS, MICHAEL BENJAMINVICE PRESIDENT1742347
LAMBERT, MYLES JOSEPHCHAIRMAN PRESIDENT AND CEO3107551
LEINTZ, DONALD ANTHONYVICE PRESIDENT4374813
MACILVANE, KEVIN MICHAEL JRVICE PRESIDENT5164574
MARTINEZ, JOHN GREGORYPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2210722
MORGAN, JANET MARIEVICE PRESIDENT6770849
NIGRO, GERARD JOSEPHSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT1577003
PROHONIC, KRISTIN LEECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3048592

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Company Information


BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285300

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