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John B. Darby

SAGE MOUNTAIN ADVISORS
Atlanta, GA 30326
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CRD#: 7561522
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Professional summary


John Benson Darby is a registered financial advisor currently at SAGE MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. John has worked at 3 firms .

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 23, 2023 - Present

SAGE MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 945 East Paces Ferry Road Ne Suite 2660, Atlanta, GA 30326
RIA
CRD#: 298593
Atlanta, GA
Past

October 13, 2022 - January 17, 2023

CORIENT

RIA
CRD#: 319448
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 17, 2022 - January 17, 2023

CI BRIGHTWORTH PRIVATE WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 109569
ATLANTA, GA

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".
SM
SAGE MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC
KLAUS ADVISORS, LLC | SAGE MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 298593 / SEC#: 801-114002

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2018 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
(1/23/2023)

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Current Firm


SM
SAGE MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC
KLAUS ADVISORS, LLC | SAGE MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 298593 / SEC#: 801-114002

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
945 East Paces Ferry Road Ne Suite 2660, Atlanta, GA 30326
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 795-8361
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SAGE MOUNTAIN ADV PART 2A (7/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts174
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,364,259,268

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/15/2025
Cover Page
09/27/2024
01/18/2024
04/10/2023

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Company Information


SAGE MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 298593Atlanta, GA 30326

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