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Robert Charles Darnall Jr

Investment Adviser Representative at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.

Abbeville, LACRD #7207936Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
6 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Robert Charles Darnall Jr. is an investment adviser representative in Abbeville, LA, currently registered with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. They have worked in the securities industry since 2020 and were previously registered with Avantax Advisory Services. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Louisiana and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Louisiana, Texas
Broker:
3 states and territories

Florida, Louisiana, Texas

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

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 8/31/2020
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 1/21/2020
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 12/20/2018

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.Current
5/11/2026 – Abbeville, LA
Cetera Wealth Services, LLCCurrent
9/5/2025 – Abbeville, LA
Cetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent
9/5/2025 – Lafayette, LA
Avantax Advisory Services
8/31/2020 – 9/5/2025Lafayette, LA

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. Darnall, Sikes, and Frederick CPAs
    Jun 2011 – no end date reportedLafayette, LA
  2. Avantax Investment Services, Inc
    Jan 2020 – Sep 2025Lafayette, LA
  3. Avantax Advisory Services
    Jan 2020 – Sep 2025Lafayette, LA
  4. Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services
    Dec 2024 – Sep 2025Lafayette, LA
  5. Cetera Wealth Services, LLC
    Sep 2025 – no end date reportedLafayette, LA
  6. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
    Sep 2025 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL
  7. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.
    Mar 2026 – Sep 2026El Segundo, CA
  8. Cetera Planning Partners
    Sep 2026 – no end date reportedEl Segundo, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.

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
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • $0 to $1,000,0001.25%
  • $1,000,001 to $2,000,0001.00%
  • $2,000,001 to $5,000,0000.75%
  • Over $5,000,0000.60%

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

Turnkey tax-focused financial planning and wealth management, including salaried Financial Planning Consultants, best-in-class financial plan development, client development support, firm relationship management, and assistance with paperwork, compliance, and marketing.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Tax-focused Financial PlanningWealth ManagementCPA Firm PartnershipsTax-intelligent StrategiesRegistered Investment AdviserTurnkey RIA ProgramSmall Business Clients

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
258
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
31
Main office:
Dubuque, IA
SEC file number:
801-50939

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Form ADV data as of June 18, 2026

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