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Darnel J. Bentz

KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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CRD#: 4221064
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Professional summary

Darnel James Bentz is a registered financial advisor currently at KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Los Angeles, California and VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Darnel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Darnel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 87, Series 86 and Series 7 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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 10, 2020 - Present

KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 2000 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 1110, Los Angeles, CA 90067
RIA
CRD#: 104599
Los Angeles, CA
Current

March 6, 2013 - Present

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 2000 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 1110, Los Angeles, CA 90067
BD
CRD#: 3036
Los Angeles, CA
Past

February 12, 2010 - October 4, 2012

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 3, 2004 - September 12, 2007

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
WASHINGTON DC, DC
Past

October 4, 2000 - September 12, 2007

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WASHINGTON DC, DC

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".
KA
KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
KAYNE ANDERSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK WEALTH ADVISORS | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 104599 / SEC#: 801-24241

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/1985 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.
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
California
(3/6/2013)
IAR
California
(11/10/2020)
IAR
Colorado
(4/21/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/10/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/25/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/25/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 7/19/2010
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 86
Date: 5/13/2010
Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/3/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

KA
KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
KAYNE ANDERSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK WEALTH ADVISORS | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 104599 / SEC#: 801-24241

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/1985 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2000 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 1110, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 556-2721
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
119

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KAR ADV PART 2A 3/26/2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts27,435
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 45,493,862,358

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Company Information

KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 104599Los Angeles, CA 90067

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