Derek Daniel Childs
CFP®Professional Summary
Derek Daniel Childs, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at HOWARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. located in Dallas, Texas. Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Derek has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Services Offered
- Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
- Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Investment Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Tax Planning
- Insurance Planning
- Estate Planning
Other Aliases
There are no additional aliases reported.
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Contact Information
Direct
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
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Credentials
Years of Experience
15 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm
HFS CAPITAL PARTNERS | HOWARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | HOWARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HFS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
Contact Information
Main Address
8350 Meadow Road Suite 181, Dallas, TX 75231Phone Number
(214) 346-0785# of Employees
24SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 6 US states and territories.
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
1,276AUM (Assets Under Management)
$1,401,802,140Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 09/26/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
| 03/26/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
HFS CAPITAL PARTNERS | HOWARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | HOWARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HFS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(6/21/2011)
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Exams
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Services Offered by Derek
- Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
- Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Investment Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Tax Planning
- Insurance Planning
- Estate Planning
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