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Darshan P. Makim

POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS
Mclean, VA 22102
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CRD#: 5043274
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Professional summary


Darshan Prakash Makim is a registered financial advisor currently at POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS located in Mclean, Virginia.

Darshan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Darshan has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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) Darsh Makim - Real Estate; Investment Related; 202 Elm St SW, Vienna, VA 22180; Real Estate VA Licensed; Start: 12/2020; 49-64 Hrs/Month; 12-28 Hrs during trading; Buying, selling, owning, and operating real estate. (2) 404 MacBeth Dr, LLC; Investment Related; 202 Elm St SW, Vienna, VA 22180; Real Estate; Member; Start: 6/2020; 0-16 Hrs/Month; 0-14 Hrs during trading; Reconciling books, paying bills, and maintaining property upkeep. (3) TCPGH, LLC; Investment Related; 202 Elm St SW, Vienna, VA 22180; Real Estate; Member; Start: 9/2020; 0-16 Hrs/Month; 0-14 Hrs during trading; Reconciling books, paying bills, and maintaining property upkeep. (4) Triveni Capital, LLC; Investment Related; 202 Elm St SW, Vienna, VA 22180; Real Estate; Member; Start: 8/2020; 0-16 Hrs/Month; 0-14 Hrs during trading; Reconciling books. paying bills, and maintaining property upkeep. (5) PointOak Retirement Advisors, LLC; Investment Related; 1751 Pinnacle Dr, Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102; Insurance; Referral Contact; Start: 5/2020; 0-16 Hrs/Month; 0-14 Hrs during trading; No obligation or activity, purely as lead generation. (6) TCPGH 2, LLC; Investment Related; 202 Elm St SW, Vienna, VA 22180; Real Estate; Member; Start: 8/2021; 0-16 Hrs/Month; 0-14 Hrs during trading; Keep the condo maintained, find suitable tenants, and collect rent. (7) EverStar Capital Partners, LLC; Investment Related; 202 Elm St SW, Vienna, VA 22180; Real Estate; President; Start: 4/2021; 0-16 Hrs/Month; 0-14 Hrs during trading; I am the Owner and the Company is used to evaluate and purchase real estate and real estate related assets. (8) Decision Technologies, Inc.; Non-Investment Related; 2900 Crystal Dr #810, Arlington, VA 22202; Government Contracting Company; Member of Board of Advisors; Start: 2/2024; 0 Hrs/Month; 0 Hrs during trading; Advisory Board is adopted to help refine the corporate strategy, identify new business opportunities, and strengthen corporate diligence.

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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

September 3, 2021 - Present

POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS

Office #1: 1751 Pinnacle Dr Ste 600, Mclean, VA 22102
RIA
CRD#: 314866
Mclean, VA
Past

May 5, 2016 - August 31, 2021

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Vienna, VA
Past

September 10, 2014 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
McLean, VA
Past

September 10, 2014 - November 1, 2021

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
McLean, VA
Past

January 25, 2012 - September 10, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past

January 25, 2012 - September 10, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past

May 28, 2009 - January 25, 2012

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

May 28, 2009 - January 25, 2012

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

May 22, 2008 - May 26, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

May 22, 2008 - May 26, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

May 1, 2006 - May 30, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

April 11, 2006 - May 30, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, 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".
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POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS
POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS | POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 314866 / SEC#: 801-122008

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Virginia
(9/3/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/6/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/10/2008
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


PR
POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS
POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS | POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 314866 / SEC#: 801-122008

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1751 Pinnacle Dr Ste 600, Mclean, VA 22102
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 595-4444
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts92
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 818,662,144

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Company Information


POINTOAK RETIREMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 314866Mclean, VA 22102

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