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Darren F. Griffiths

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS
Excelsior, MN 55331
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CRD#: 5590085
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Professional summary

Darren Frederick Griffiths, who also goes by Darren Griffiths, is a registered financial professional currently at LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Excelsior, Minnesota.

Darren is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Darren has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Darren Griffiths

Other business activities

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Experience

Current

July 20, 2023 - Present

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
BD
CRD#: 41782
Excelsior, MN
Past

November 8, 2012 - July 19, 2023

CNL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10356
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 14, 2008 - November 1, 2012

CAREY FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15246
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Minnesota
(7/20/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/21/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/13/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | STRATEGIC TRADING, INC. | OCTAVUS LLC

CRD#: 41782 / SEC#: , 8-49568

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Mailing Address
687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone number
(952) 767-6900
Established
Minnesota since 02/07/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
OCTAVUS GROUP LLCOWNER
KINZIE, KEVIN MICHAELCEO4384324
ESSEN, JON CHADWICKPRINCIPAL, CFO, FINOP2469593
HULL, BRIAN FRANCISCCO2685889

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Company Information

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 41782Excelsior, MN 55331

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