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Darren A. Pitzner

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CRD#: 5121448
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Darren Andrew Pitzner, who also goes by Darren A Pitzner, Darren Pitzner, was a registered financial professional .

Darren is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. Darren had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Darren A Pitzner | Darren Pitzner

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 22, 2014 - July 1, 2018

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

April 28, 2014 - May 31, 2014

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

December 7, 2011 - March 6, 2014

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

June 6, 2011 - October 13, 2011

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

June 6, 2011 - October 13, 2011

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

April 28, 2011 - October 13, 2011

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

October 10, 2006 - July 13, 2007

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OSHKOSH, WI
Past

May 5, 2006 - October 12, 2006

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
KAUKAUNA, WI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/3/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | REAL ESTATE INCOME SECURITIES, LLC | DIVIDEND CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | BLACK CREEK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 119546 / SEC#: , 8-65199

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite #2900, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
1200 17th Street Suite #2900, Denver, CO 80202
Phone number
(303) 869-4600
Established
Colorado since 12/21/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DOUBLE DIAMOND LLCSOLE MEMBER
ADAMSON, CHRISTINA CARSONDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL / CO-CEO5372006
GALLIGAN, CASEY DDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL / CO-CEO4022954
MAGNER, BRIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3069172
MARRONE, MICHAEL THOMASFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4859949

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Company Information


ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 119546

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