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John R. Darden
ASTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
Plano, TX 75024
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CRD#: 6484538
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Professional summary
John Randall Darden is a registered financial advisor currently at ASTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP located in Plano, Texas and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Plano, Texas.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. John has worked at 4 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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1.) Astra Wealth Management Group. Investment related. At the Registered Location. RIA. Vice President. Investment Advisor through Outside RIA. 05/2023. 160/Hrs Monthly. 160hours during trading. Asset Management, Investment Advice, and Financial Planning. 2.) Fixed Insurance. Investment Related. 5700 Granite Parkway, Suite 330 Plano, TX 75024.Fixed Insurance. Agent. Independent Insurance Agent / Agency.05/2023 10/Hrs Monthly. 10 during trading hours. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of the client(s) 3.) PKSF. Investment Related. At Registered Location. Independent Insurance Agency. Agent. Fixed/traditional insurance. 5/2023. 10 hrs/month all during trading hrs. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of clients. 4.) J&MD CAPITAL LLC, INV RELATED, PROSPER, TX, 100% OWNERSHIP, START 5/20/2019, ZERO HOURS PER MONTH, ZERO HOURSDURING TRADING.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 15, 2023 - Present
ASTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
Office #1: 5700 Granite Parkway Suite 330, Plano, TX 75024RIA
CRD#: 326006
Plano, TX
Current
May 15, 2023 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
Office #1: 5700 Granite Parkway Suite 330, Plano, TX 75024BD
CRD#: 35747
Plano, TX
Past
May 17, 2019 - May 24, 2023
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 11025
PLANO, TX
Past
May 17, 2019 - May 24, 2023
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11025
PLANO, TX
Past
July 2, 2015 - May 17, 2019
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
PLANO, TX
Past
June 15, 2015 - May 17, 2019
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
PLANO, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AW
ASTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
ASTRA STARS, LLC | TYCHE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC | ASTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
CRD#: 326006 / SEC#: 801-127984
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2023 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.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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(5/15/2023)
RR
California(5/15/2023)
RR
Florida(5/15/2023)
RR
Kentucky(5/15/2023)
RR
Louisiana(5/15/2023)
RR
Michigan(1/8/2024)
RR
Missouri(5/15/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(5/15/2023)
RR
South Carolina(10/5/2023)
RR
Texas(5/15/2023)
IAR
Texas(5/15/2023)
RR
Washington(5/15/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AW
ASTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
ASTRA STARS, LLC | TYCHE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC | ASTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
CRD#: 326006 / SEC#: 801-127984
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5700 Granite Parkway Suite 330, Plano, TX 75024
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 464-1571
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15
SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,928 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,302,943,135 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | ||
| 09/24/2024 |
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Company Information
ASTRA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
CRD#: 326006Plano, TX 75024TRUST BUT VERIFY
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