Brooks Rarden has been an investment adviser representative at Gilpin Wealth Management since March 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Brooks Rarden holds a B.S. in Finance from Kansas State University and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Gilpin Wealth Management LLC is a Golden, CO firm with $227M under management, 191 clients and 4 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Brooks Rarden is Senior Advisor of Gilpin Wealth Management. He has over 35 years of wealth management experience. Rarden began his career as an Equity Analyst/Trader for the First National Bank of Omaha, then was recruited to Norwest Bank (now Wells Fargo Private Bank), where he built and led a team of investment professionals in Omaha before relocating to Denver in 1999. In spring 2023 he started his own RIA business and merged it into Gilpin Wealth Management.
Brooks Rarden’s longest registration is the current one, 3 years at Gilpin Wealth Management since 2023. Before joining Gilpin Wealth Management in 2026, Brooks Rarden was registered through Corex Portfolios, LLC.
- Corex Portfolios, LLC– · under a yearLone Tree, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 310870
Professional designations
Listed by Gilpin Wealth Management
- CFA
- CIMC
Investment adviser representative registrations
Brooks Rarden is registered as an investment adviser representative in Nevada, since March 2026.
- NevadaSince 17 March 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 18 September 1995 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 24 July 1995 |
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Brooks Joseph Rarden
- CRD
- 2624322
- Firm
- Gilpin Wealth Management · CRD 311336
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2023
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- gilpinwealth.com
Where does Brooks Rarden work?
Brooks Rarden is an investment adviser representative registered through Gilpin Wealth Management LLC since March 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Brooks Rarden a financial advisor?
Yes. Brooks Rarden has a current investment-adviser registration in Nevada, through Gilpin Wealth Management since March 2026.
How many years of experience does Brooks Rarden have?
Brooks Rarden has 3 years in the financial industry, since May 2023, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Brooks Rarden passed?
Brooks Rarden has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 63 and Series 6. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in July 1995.
Where did Brooks Rarden work before Gilpin Wealth Management?
Before Gilpin Wealth Management, Brooks Rarden was registered through Corex Portfolios, LLC, May 2023 to October 2023.
Is Brooks Rarden registered with FINRA?
No. Brooks Rarden has no current broker registration.
Is Brooks Rarden a CFA charterholder?
Gilpin Wealth Management lists Brooks Rarden with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Brooks Rarden’s record?
Search CRD 2624322 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Brooks Rarden’s full registration record.