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Derek Lee Ackerman

Investment Adviser Representative at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

Menlo Park, CACRD #7948616Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
2 yrs
Exams Passed
1

Professional summary

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Derek Lee Ackerman is an investment adviser representative with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Menlo Park, CA, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2024 and were previously registered with Bordeaux Wealth Advisors. They have passed the Series 65 (investment adviser) exam. They are registered to provide investment advice in California.

Office

1550 El Camino Real, Suite 100
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Advisors at this office: 18

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 10/21/2024

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Focus Partners Wealth, LLCCurrent
7/1/2025 – Menlo Park, CA
Bordeaux Wealth Advisors
10/21/2024 – 10/3/2025Menlo Park, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Santa Clara University
    Sep 2016 – Jun 2017Santa Clara, CA
  2. NGINX, Inc
    Jun 2017 – Sep 2017San Francisco, CA
  3. Santa Clara University
    Sep 2017 – Jun 2018Santa Clara, CA
  4. PayPal
    Jun 2018 – Sep 2018San Jose, CA
  5. Santa Clara University
    Sep 2018 – Jun 2019Santa Clara, CA
  6. Dackerman Sports LLC
    Jun 2019 – Jun 2024Half Bay Moon, CA
  7. Bordeaux Wealth Advisors
    Jun 2024 – Jul 2025Menlo Park, CA
  8. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
    Jul 2025 – Jun 2026St. Louis, MO
  9. IEQ Capital, LLC
    Jun 2026 – no end date reportedFoster City, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
  • Other
Estimated blended rate
0.0125

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and NewslettersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthInvestment CompaniesPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
1,032
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
100
Main office:
St. Louis, MO
SEC file number:
801-72862

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 29, 2026

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