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Darius D. Hicks

BIP WEALTH
Atlanta, GA 30305
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CRD#: 5687558
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Professional summary

Darius D Hicks, who also goes by Darius Damar Hicks, is a registered financial advisor currently at BIP WEALTH, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Darius is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Darius has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Darius Damar Hicks

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

May 22, 2023 - Present

BIP WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 3575 Piedmont Rd, Ne Bldg 15, Suite 730, Atlanta, GA 30305
RIA
CRD#: 143208
Atlanta, GA
Past

November 24, 2015 - April 17, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 20, 2015 - April 17, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 3, 2014 - July 29, 2015

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

April 3, 2014 - July 27, 2015

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

December 20, 2011 - February 18, 2014

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

December 1, 2011 - February 18, 2014

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

November 30, 2011 - February 18, 2014

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

November 10, 2009 - November 21, 2011

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
NAVARRE, FL
Past

October 27, 2009 - November 21, 2011

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
NAVARRE, FL

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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BIP WEALTH, LLC
BIP WEALTH, LLC | PREHMUS FINANCIAL | PEACHTREE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BUCKHEAD INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 143208 / SEC#: 801-68882

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
Georgia
(5/22/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/6/2009
Uniform Combined 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: 10/26/2009
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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BIP WEALTH, LLC
BIP WEALTH, LLC | PREHMUS FINANCIAL | PEACHTREE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BUCKHEAD INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 143208 / SEC#: 801-68882

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/2008 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
3575 Piedmont Rd, Ne Bldg 15, Suite 730, Atlanta, GA 30305
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 495-5230
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
77

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 (10/13/2025)
ADV PART 2A (10/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts11,697
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,460,675,379

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2025
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

BIP WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 143208Atlanta, GA 30305

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