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Darren B. Downs
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FARMINGTON, UT 84025
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CRD#: 5131225
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Professional summary
Darren Blaine Downs, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Darren Downs, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Farmington, Utah and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Farmington, Utah.
Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Darren has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Darren Downs
Other business activities
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1.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 03/2023, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT , BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE 2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SUMMIT VIEW PARTNERS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 02/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 3.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SUMMIT VIEW FINANCIAL, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 05/2020, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 4.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DOWN'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC , INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT START DATE: 02/2023, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LLC FOR BUSINESS EXPENSE MANAGEMENT; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JBJ HOLDINGS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: OFFICE BUILDING; START DATE: 02/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OFFICE BUILDING TO HOUSE FINANCIAL PLANNING BUSINESS; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PEAK FINANCIAL NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 114 W. WINCHESETER, MURRAY, UT 84107, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 12/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENTITY THAT OVERSEES BROKERS/ADVISORS UNDER CETERA IN OUR REGION; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KAIZEN CAPITAL LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY, START DATE: 11/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENTITY IS LLC TO HOLD OWNERSHIP SHARES OF PEAK FINANCIAL NETWORK SOLUTIONS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1361 N 1075 W Suite 15, Farmington, UT 84025RIA
CRD#: 105644
FARMINGTON, UT
Current
January 31, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1361 N 1075 W Suite 15, Farmington, UT 84025BD
CRD#: 13572
Farmington, UT
Past
January 31, 2023 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
January 14, 2008 - May 3, 2022
KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 140808
OGDEN, UT
Past
January 14, 2008 - May 3, 2022
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 44848
OGDEN, UT
Past
December 6, 2007 - January 15, 2008
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past
September 24, 2007 - January 15, 2008
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
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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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
Arizona(1/31/2023)
RR
California(1/2/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/5/2024)
RR
Florida(1/31/2023)
RR
Hawaii(1/31/2023)
RR
Idaho(10/21/2024)
RR
Nebraska(1/31/2023)
RR
Nevada(1/5/2024)
RR
New Mexico(5/29/2025)
RR
Ohio(1/31/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(7/31/2025)
RR
Oregon(1/31/2023)
RR
South Carolina(10/17/2024)
RR
Texas(1/31/2023)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah(1/31/2023)
IAR
Utah(6/29/2023)
RR
Wyoming(1/31/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Farmington, UT 84025TRUST BUT VERIFY
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