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Darrell M. Mitchell

DFS ADVISORY
DENTON, TX 76210
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CRD#: 6313329
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Professional summary


Darrell Martin Mitchell is a registered financial advisor currently at DFS ADVISORY located in Denton, Texas.

Darrell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Darrell has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE-Y-DENTON, TX-INSURANCE-AGENT-07/2017-80-06-OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS. 2. DISTINCT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS-Y-DENTON, TX-INVESTMENTS-REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE-07/2017-160-40-DBA NAME FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS. 3. B&M REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC-N-DENTON, TX-REAL ESTATE-MANAGING PARTNER-12/2015-5-0-BUYING AND SELLING RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Darrell Martin Mitchell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 6, 2023 - Present

DFS ADVISORY

Office #1: 1212 Bent Oaks Ct. Ste. 200, Denton, TX 76210
RIA
CRD#: 324992
DENTON, TX
Past

July 31, 2017 - July 3, 2023

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119682
Denton, TX
Past

July 31, 2017 - June 2, 2023

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
DENTON, TX
Past

June 11, 2015 - July 12, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX
Past

June 11, 2015 - July 12, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX
Past

December 10, 2014 - May 12, 2015

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

April 28, 2014 - May 11, 2015

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX

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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DFS ADVISORY
DFS ADVISORY | TEAM HAYS INC. | DISTINCT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 324992 / SEC#: 801-127517

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2023 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(6/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/5/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


DA
DFS ADVISORY
DFS ADVISORY | TEAM HAYS INC. | DISTINCT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 324992 / SEC#: 801-127517

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1212 Bent Oaks Ct. Ste. 200, Denton, TX 76210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(940) 297-1474
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DFS ADVISORY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts109
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 144,000,000

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Company Information


DFS ADVISORY

CRD#: 324992Denton, TX 76210

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