Melissa Ann Darden
Investment Adviser Representative at Private Advisor Group, LLC
Professional summary
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Melissa Ann Darden is an investment adviser representative with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Cedar Rapids, IA, where they have been registered since 2019. They have worked in the securities industry since 1989 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Advantage Investment Management, LLC and J.r. Russo Investment Advisors. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Iowa and Texas.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Iowa, Texas
- Broker:
22 states and territories
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- LPL Financial, LLCJul 2012 – no end date reportedCedar Rapids, IA
- Advantage Investment Management LLCDec 2008 – Dec 2019Cedar Rapids, IA
- Private Advisor Group, LLCSep 2019 – no end date reportedCedar Rapids, IA
Official records & sources
Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Private Advisor Group, LLC
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Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Other
- Estimated blended rate
- 0.01
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Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 792
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Morristown, NJ
- SEC file number:
- 801-72060
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Form ADV data as of September 30, 2026
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