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Darren M. Hale

PENSERRA SECURITIES
Orinda, CA 94563
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CRD#: 4693401
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Professional summary


Darren Michael Hale, who also goes by Darren M Hale, Darren M. Hale, is a registered financial professional currently at PENSERRA SECURITIES, LLC located in Orinda, California.

Darren is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Darren has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 7TO, SIE and Series 45 exams.

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Aliases


Darren M Hale | Darren M. Hale

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 19, 2025 - Present

PENSERRA SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4 Orinda Way Suite 100-a, Orinda, CA 94563
BD
CRD#: 145994
Orinda, CA
Past

April 29, 2011 - December 18, 2023

STUDENT OPTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31626
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 9, 2005 - July 18, 2005

STUDENT OPTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31626
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/9/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 45
Date: 8/8/2002
PCX Floor Broker Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PENSERRA SECURITIES, LLC
PENSERRA SECURITIES | PENSERRA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 145994 / SEC#: , 8-67773

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


Main Address
4 Orinda Way Suite 100-a, Orinda, CA 94563
Mailing Address
4 Orinda Way Suite 100-a, Orinda, CA 94563
Phone number
(646) 459-0581
Established
New York since 02/27/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PENSERRA FINANCIAL VENTURES LLCHOLDING COMPANY / MEMBER
CASTELLI, ANTHONY NMNCOO4409925
GEIGER, LEE WILSONFINOP1552293
JOSEPH, ELOIS L'KEKSHACCO5449352
MADRIGAL, JORGE NMNPRESIDENT & CEO / MEMBER3204950

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Company Information


PENSERRA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 145994Orinda, CA 94563

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