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Darren J. Cart

GOING CPAS AND WEALTH ADVISORS
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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CRD#: 4105144
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Professional summary


Darren Joseph Cart is a registered financial advisor currently at GOING CPAS AND WEALTH ADVISORS located in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Darren has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. MAJESTIC HEIGHTS GROUP, LLC, 2811 S. UNION ST. OPELOUSAS, LA 70570, CONSULTING, PARTNER, PAY BILLS/MAKE DEPOSITS, APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS PER MONTH/NONE DURING TRADING. 2. GOING, SEBASTIEN, FISHER & LEBOUEF, LLP,TAX PREPARATION/ACCOUNTING, PARTNER/GENERAL PARTNER, 140 HRS PER MONTH/ 6 HOURS DURING TRADING. 3. DARREN J. CART, CPA, LLC, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 2811 S. UNION ST., OPELOUSAS, LA 70570, ACCOUNTING FIRM OWNER, 01/2009, 2 HOURS PER MONTH, PAYS BILLS AND RECONCILE BANK ACCOUNT; 4. GSFL Real Estate, LLC, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 2811 S.UNION ST., OPELOUSAS, LA 70570, REALESTATE, PARTNER, 8/6/2009, 0 HOURS DEVOTED TO THE BUSINESS, 0 HOURS DURING TRADING, NO DUTIES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 1, 2011 - Present

GOING CPAS AND WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 2811 S. Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570Office #2: 1700 Kaliste Saloom Road Building 5, Lafayette, LA 70508
RIA
CRD#: 117104
OPELOUSAS, LA
Past

January 15, 2009 - March 16, 2009

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
OPELOUSAS, LA
Past

June 28, 2006 - June 5, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
OPELOUSAS, LA
Past

June 28, 2006 - June 5, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
MONROE, LA
Past

October 24, 2001 - November 15, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 18, 2000 - October 24, 2001

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

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".
GC
GOING CPAS AND WEALTH ADVISORS
GOING CPAS AND WEALTH ADVISORS | GOING, SEBASTIEN, FISHER & LEBOUEF, LLP | GOING, SEBASTIEN, FISHER & LEBOUEF, APAC

CRD#: 117104 / SEC#: 801-132882

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2025 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/5/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/5/2025 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
Louisiana
(2/1/2011)
IAR
Texas
(10/29/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/20/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GC
GOING CPAS AND WEALTH ADVISORS
GOING CPAS AND WEALTH ADVISORS | GOING, SEBASTIEN, FISHER & LEBOUEF, LLP | GOING, SEBASTIEN, FISHER & LEBOUEF, APAC

CRD#: 117104 / SEC#: 801-132882

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2025 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/5/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/5/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2811 South Union, Opelousas, LA 70570
Mailing Address
Phone number
(337) 942-3041
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GOING, SEBASTIEN, FISHER & LEBOUEF, LLP BROCHURE (8/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 123,859,543

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Company Information


GOING CPAS AND WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 117104Opelousas, LA 70570

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