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Jacob T. Montes

DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
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CRD#: 7780202
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Professional summary


Jacob Tyler Montes is a registered financial advisor currently at DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC located in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Jacob is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Jacob has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 6, 2023 - Present

DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 16950 Via De Santa Fe Suite 5060-104, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
RIA
CRD#: 312741
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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
California
(12/6/2023)
IAR
Nevada
(12/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/27/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


DH
DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC
DARK HORSE ADVISORS | DARK HORSE PRIVATE WEALTH | DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 312741 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2023 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2024 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
San Diego, CA
Mailing Address
16950 Via De Santa Fe Suite 5060-17, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone number
(858) 832-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts305
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 103,883,890

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Company Information


DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 312741Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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