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Darryl J. Brown
PFS INVESTMENTS
Tampa, FL 33618
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CRD#: 4033662
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Professional summary
Darryl John Brown, who also goes by Darryl Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Tampa, Florida.
Darryl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Darryl has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 10 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Darryl Brown
Other business activities
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Sales of investment-related products; part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. I may also receive non-investment related compensation from Primerica Mortgage, LLC for the sale of loan products and/or Primerica Client Services, Inc. (a co-located affiliate of PFS Investments Inc.) for part-time referrals of home security and automation products, as well as other home related services. Treemendous Coffee, LLC (Non-operational) - Sole Proprietor (a cottage industry business that roasts and in the future will sell premium coffee) 5120 55th Street N, Kenneth City, FL 33709 No time will be spent during office hours. This business is currently not actively promoting or seeing to promote is services at this time. Treemendous Digital Marketing, LLC (Non-operational) - Sole Proprietor (This company was established as a cottage industry company that has performed some marketing services for small businesses, created websites and provides some social media marketing) it is not currently actively seeking to expand or provide services. 5120 55th Street N, Kenneth City, FL 33709 no time during market hours will be engaged in any business activity in this OBA Wealth By Design, LLC - Office Manager for Esther Ropp. As the office manager, I support the financial advisor as a securities licensed individual who will help with the necessary client paperwork, account servicing, and any account related service. This is currently 20 - 35 hours a week during market hours. The Branch address is 25400 US Hwy 19 N, Ste 158, Clearwater, FL 33763
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
April 15, 2024 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
Office #1: 14497 N Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 240-d North, Tampa, FL 33618RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Tampa, FL
Current
April 1, 2024 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
Office #1: 14497 N Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 240-d North, Tampa, FL 33618RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Tampa, FL
Past
December 20, 2021 - October 13, 2023
G. A. REPPLE & COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 17486
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
July 21, 2021 - October 13, 2023
G. A. REPPLE & COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 17486
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
May 3, 2019 - January 7, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
TAMPA, FL
Past
May 2, 2019 - January 7, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
TAMPA, FL
Past
July 25, 2018 - October 26, 2018
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 2881
TAMPA, FL
Past
July 23, 2018 - October 26, 2018
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
TAMPA, FL
Past
February 15, 2018 - June 4, 2018
HAYDEN ROYAL
RIA
CRD#: 170037
Tampa, FL
Past
September 13, 2017 - March 12, 2018
PLATINUM WEALTH PARTNERS
RIA
CRD#: 145507
TAMPA, FL
Past
May 16, 2014 - May 22, 2017
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 11025
TAMPA, FL
Past
May 15, 2014 - May 22, 2017
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11025
TAMPA, FL
Past
June 3, 2013 - May 14, 2014
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10111
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
April 11, 2013 - May 14, 2014
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
May 4, 2011 - October 17, 2012
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
TAMPA, FL
Past
April 29, 2011 - October 17, 2012
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
TAMPA, FL
Past
June 1, 2009 - May 5, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
June 1, 2009 - May 5, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
January 22, 2009 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 8209
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
January 20, 2009 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 8209
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
September 6, 2006 - January 23, 2009
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
December 6, 2002 - August 4, 2006
FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 332
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
July 18, 2000 - November 15, 2002
FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
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".
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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.RR
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
RR
Florida(4/1/2024)
IAR
Florida(4/15/2024)
RR
Georgia(5/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(4/8/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| COLEY, DASIA DEBORAH | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6760291 |
| JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAM | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6037365 |
| LESUTIS, MICHAEL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL | 4751250 |
| MILLER, DEBORAH LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 3036949 |
| NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMES | DIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4589878 |
| REGARD, PAUL ETIENNE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2448671 |
| RIVET, LORI ALLISON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4496273 |
| SUKIN, KAREN LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL | 6292138 |
| WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVEN | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4131816 |
| WELLS, MICHAEL KURT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5999501 |
| WOODRING, DANIEL AARON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4028705 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 70,434 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,156,017,804 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 22 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2024 |
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Company Information
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
CRD#: 10111Tampa, FL 33618TRUST BUT VERIFY
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