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Darold C. Brooks

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Grovetown, GA
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CRD#: 839352
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Professional summary

Darold Charles Brooks, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Grovetown, Georgia.

Darold is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. Darold has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 15 and Series 7 exams.

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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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®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

May 17, 2022 - Present

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151523
Grovetown, GA
Past

March 10, 2010 - May 16, 2022

SOUTHPORT CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 113364
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past

September 27, 2004 - February 17, 2010

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 3, 2003 - February 17, 2010

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 1, 2001 - January 3, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 23, 1991 - June 12, 2001

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 723
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 15, 1991 - September 20, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 17, 1985 - April 12, 1991

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

September 16, 1980 - July 22, 1985

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

September 26, 1978 - September 23, 1980

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

August 9, 1978 - September 26, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572
Past

July 1, 1977 - September 14, 1978

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

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".
MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 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
Georgia
(5/17/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/1/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/3/2001
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 12/13/1982
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/18/1977
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 543-4516
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts8,802
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,885,527,411

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Company Information

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 151523Grovetown, GA

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