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Thomas G. Darden

JIM SAULNIER & ASSOCIATES
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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CRD#: 6616518
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Professional summary


Thomas Gregory Darden, CFP®, who also goes by Greg Darden, Gregory Darden, Thomas Gregory Darden, Thomas Darden, is a registered financial advisor currently at JIM SAULNIER & ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Thomas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Greg Darden | Gregory Darden | Thomas Gregory Darden | Thomas Darden

Other business activities


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Licensed insurance agent

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

September 13, 2019 - Present

JIM SAULNIER & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 506 East Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
RIA
CRD#: 169889
Fort Collins, CO
Past

August 23, 2016 - September 22, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
DURHAM, NC
Past

August 23, 2016 - September 22, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
DURHAM, NC
Past

April 13, 2016 - June 14, 2016

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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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JIM SAULNIER & ASSOCIATES, LLC
JIM SAULNIER & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 169889 / SEC#: 801-128717

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/3/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2023 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2023 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2023 Terminated)

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
North Carolina
(9/13/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/3/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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JIM SAULNIER & ASSOCIATES, LLC
JIM SAULNIER & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 169889 / SEC#: 801-128717

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/3/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2023 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2023 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
506 East Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Mailing Address
Phone number
(970) 530-0556
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts517
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 180,005,463

Red Flags


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Company Information


JIM SAULNIER & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 169889Fort Collins, CO 80524

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