Darren Heil has been an investment adviser representative at QM Advisors since September 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Darren Heil holds an Engineering degree from Cornell University and a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Cornell University.
QM Advisors LLC is a firm with $140M under management, 161 clients and 9 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Darren Heil is Partner & Co-Founder of QM Advisors. He co-founded the firm in 2018 and has helped formulate investment policy, develop models, and supervise the management of client portfolios. He was a trader at two financial firms in New York, and in 2010 he returned to financial services at a large traditional investment company.
Darren Heil’s longest registration is the current one, 8 years at QM Advisors since 2018. Before joining QM Advisors in 2018, Darren Heil was registered through Capital Research Advisors, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
- QM Advisors LLCCurrent– present · 8 yearsPeachtree City, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 297438
- Capital Research Advisors, LLC– · 6 yearsSuwanee, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 125621
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 1 yearPeachtree City, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by QM Advisors
- Chartered Market Technician (CMT)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Darren Heil is registered as an investment adviser representative in 4 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from September 2018; the most recent is Virginia, in May 2024.
- FloridaSince 6 May 2019
- GeorgiaSince 21 September 2018
- TexasResidentSince 7 August 2020
- VirginiaSince 15 May 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 19 October 2010 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 7 October 2010 |
| Series 55 | Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam | 16 July 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 14 July 1999 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Darren Russell Heil
- CRD
- 3254793
- Firm
- QM Advisors · CRD 297438
- Office
- Peachtree City, GA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2007
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- qmadvisors.com
Where does Darren Heil work?
Darren Heil is an investment adviser representative registered through QM Advisors LLC since September 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Darren Heil a financial advisor?
Yes. Darren Heil has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, Georgia, Texas and Virginia, through QM Advisors since September 2018.
How many years of experience does Darren Heil have?
Darren Heil has 19 years in the financial industry, since August 2007, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Darren Heil passed?
Darren Heil has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in July 1999. FINRA credited Darren Heil with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Darren Heil work before QM Advisors?
Before QM Advisors, Darren Heil was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, October 2010 to January 2012.
Where is Darren Heil based?
Darren Heil’s registered office is in Peachtree City, GA.
Is Darren Heil registered with FINRA?
No. Darren Heil has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Darren Heil’s record?
Search CRD 3254793 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Darren Heil’s full registration record.
