Darren R. Kataja

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

Washington, DC 20006

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CRD#: 6182206

Professional summary

Darren Ray Kataja is a registered financial advisor currently at ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. located in Washington, District Of Columbia and SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC located in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Darren has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 18, 2021 - Present

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

Office #1: 800 Connecticut Avenue, Nw Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006

RIA

CRD#: 108477

Washington, DC

Current

October 11, 2021 - Present

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

Office #1: 800 Connecticut Avenue, N.w. Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006-2720

RIA

CRD#: 104474

Washington, DC

Past

February 17, 2021 - July 28, 2021

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 283390

ATLANTA, GA

Past

February 17, 2021 - July 28, 2021

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

January 2, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 142785

RICHMOND, VA

Past

January 2, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 142785

RICHMOND, VA

Past

November 6, 2015 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 33856

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

October 8, 2015 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 33856

WASHINGTON, DC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L P | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

CRD#: 108477 / SEC#: 801-56720

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/1999 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.

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

California
(1/14/2023)

Colorado
(3/23/2022)

Delaware
(3/4/2022)

District of Columbia
(10/11/2021)

IAR

District of Columbia
(10/18/2021)

Florida
(8/24/2022)

IAR

Florida
(8/26/2022)

Louisiana
(6/5/2024)

Maryland
(12/13/2021)

Massachusetts
(3/4/2022)

Michigan
(8/27/2024)

New York
(12/13/2021)

North Carolina
(12/13/2021)

Ohio
(3/22/2022)

Rhode Island
(12/13/2021)

South Carolina
(2/14/2023)

Texas
(3/22/2022)

IAR

Texas
(10/8/2023)

Utah
(1/28/2025)

Virginia
(10/14/2021)

Washington
(3/22/2022)

West Virginia
(12/13/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/5/2015

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/8/2015

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L P | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

CRD#: 108477 / SEC#: 801-56720

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/1999 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

501 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Mailing Address

Phone number

(615) 622-0000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

3,994

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRIVATE CLIENT FORM ADV BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

INSTITUTIONAL FORM ADV BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	68,593
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 709,162,000,000

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Darren R. Kataja

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/5/2015

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/8/2015

FINRA

Current Firm

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

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