Darren Pracht has been Managing Member of TBG-Bedford Group since May 2026, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it.
TBG-Bedford Group LLC is a Saint Louis, MO firm with $758M under management, 960 clients and 9 advisers across 3 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Darren Pracht’s longest registration was 14 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (2011–2026). Before joining TBG-Bedford Group in 2026, Darren Pracht was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
- TBG-Bedford Group LLCCurrent– present · under a yearWichita, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 341573
- Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC– · 14 yearsHutchinson, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 1 yearWichita, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.– · 11 yearsWichita, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 16361
Investment adviser representative registrations
Darren Pracht is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in May 2026.
- KansasSince 1 May 2026
- TexasSince 1 May 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 16 May 1997 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 16 February 1994 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 11 February 1994 |
- 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 Eugene Pracht
- CRD
- 2422862
- Firm
- TBG-Bedford Group · CRD 341573
- Role
- Managing Member
- Office
- 7330 W 33rd Street North, Suite 114, Wichita, KS 67205
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- March 1994
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
Where does Darren Pracht work?
Darren Pracht has been Managing Member of TBG-Bedford Group LLC since May 2026, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Darren Pracht a financial advisor?
Yes. Darren Pracht has a current investment-adviser registration in Kansas and Texas, through TBG-Bedford Group since May 2026.
How many years of experience does Darren Pracht have?
Darren Pracht has 32 years in the financial industry, since March 1994, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Darren Pracht passed?
Darren Pracht has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 1994. FINRA credited Darren Pracht with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Darren Pracht work before TBG-Bedford Group?
Before TBG-Bedford Group, Darren Pracht was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, October 2009 to October 2011; Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., December 1997 to October 2009.
Where is Darren Pracht based?
Darren Pracht’s registered office is in Wichita, KS.
Is Darren Pracht registered with FINRA?
Yes. Darren Pracht has a current broker registration, under CRD 2422862.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
How can I verify Darren Pracht’s record?
Search CRD 2422862 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Darren Pracht’s full registration record.