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Darren C. Port

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Madison, WI 53718
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CRD#: 4911903
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Professional summary


Darren Christopher Port, who also goes by Darren Port, is a registered financial advisor currently at SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Madison, Wisconsin and SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Darren has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Darren Port

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.
03/2005-PRESENT, VARIOUS INSURANCE CARRIERS, INSURANCE SALES, INSURANCE AGENT; 05/2007-PRESENT, DCP WEALTH MGRS, SUN PRAIRIE, WI, NOT securities related, SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, SET UP for Non-Variable insurance sales as part of the Tota Vita offering; PAY ADVISOR ASSISTANT, PRESIDENT, 1 HR/MO, 0 HRS DURING SEC TRADING DAILY; 06/2016-PRESENT, TOTA VITA FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES (DBA), MADISON, WI, FINANCIAL ADVISING, INVEST-RELATED, PRESIDENT, 160 HRS/MO, 130 HRS/MO DURING SEC TRADING. 8/2019: D.C.P. Consulting - Provide consulting on business development, growth and community connections. Non-securities related. Less than 5 hours a week with compensation through equity ownership or options. Sorge CPA: 2019 - Strategic partnership with CPA firm. Acting as referral parter to CPA clients for investment advisory services.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Darren Christopher Port's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 1, 2017 - Present

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 4626 South Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718
RIA
CRD#: 113908
Madison, WI
Current

June 1, 2017 - Present

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4626 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718
BD
CRD#: 144131
Madison, WI
Past

February 28, 2005 - May 23, 2017

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
MADISON, WI
Past

February 22, 2005 - May 23, 2017

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
MADISON, WI

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".
SW
SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113908 / SEC#: 801-60468

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2001 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
Alabama
(4/27/2023)
RR
Arizona
(6/30/2017)
RR
California
(6/1/2017)
RR
Colorado
(9/13/2017)
RR
Florida
(10/16/2017)
RR
Illinois
(10/6/2021)
RR
Iowa
(8/16/2019)
RR
Maryland
(5/7/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/2/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(6/4/2017)
IAR
Minnesota
(12/18/2018)
RR
Mississippi
(4/28/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(6/24/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/19/2017)
RR
South Dakota
(7/8/2024)
RR
Texas
(4/28/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/1/2017)
IAR
Wisconsin
(6/1/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/28/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SW
SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113908 / SEC#: 801-60468

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 810, Mclean, VA 22102
Mailing Address
7901 Jones Branch Drive Suite 800, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone number
(703) 657-6060
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
165

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV 2A (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts15,808
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,617,171,037

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Company Information


SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113908Madison, WI 53718

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