Darren Brooks has been an investment adviser representative at Investment Partners since August 2007, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Investment Partners LTD is a New Philadelphia, OH firm with $892M under management, 938 clients and 11 advisers across 8 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Darren Brooks’ longest registration is the current one, 19 years at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2006. Before joining Investment Partners in 2007, Darren Brooks was registered through 1st Global Advisors Inc.
- Rea Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 19 yearsMentor, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108913
- Commonwealth Financial NetworkAlso current– present · 19 yearsAdviser representative · Firm CRD 8032
- 1st Global Advisors Inc– · 4 yearsWilloughby Hills, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111133
Investment adviser representative registrations
Darren Brooks is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from November 2006; the most recent is Texas, in March 2026.
- OhioSince 6 November 2006
- TexasResidentSince 13 August 2020
- TexasSince 23 March 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 9 June 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 23 April 1996 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 12 June 1995 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Darren Christopher Brooks
- CRD
- 2601668
- Firm
- Investment Partners · CRD 108913
- Office
- 7201 CENTER STREET, Mentor, OH 44060
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- June 1995
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
Where does Darren Brooks work?
Darren Brooks is an investment adviser representative registered through Investment Partners LTD since August 2007, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Darren Brooks a financial advisor?
Yes. Darren Brooks has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio, Texas and Texas, through Investment Partners since August 2007.
How many years of experience does Darren Brooks have?
Darren Brooks has 31 years in the financial industry, since June 1995, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Darren Brooks passed?
Darren Brooks has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 1995. FINRA credited Darren Brooks with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Darren Brooks work before Investment Partners?
Before Investment Partners, Darren Brooks was registered through 1st Global Advisors Inc, August 2002 to November 2006.
Where is Darren Brooks based?
Darren Brooks’ registered office is in Mentor, OH.
Is Darren Brooks registered with FINRA?
Yes. Darren Brooks has a current broker registration, under CRD 2601668.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
How can I verify Darren Brooks’ record?
Search CRD 2601668 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Darren Brooks’ full registration record.
