Derek Jones has been an investment adviser representative at Scratch Capital since January 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Derek Jones holds a Degree in Economics from Davidson College.
Scratch Capital LLC is a Boise, ID firm with $230M under management, 162 clients and 4 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Derek Jones is an Advisor of Scratch Capital, based in Boise, Idaho. Jones began his career at Capital Group, where he spent 3.5 years in roles within the mutual fund and private equity sectors. Jones has helped clients with wealth management since 2021.
Derek Jones’ longest registration was 2 years at RW Investment Management LLC (2022–2024). Before joining Scratch Capital in 2025, Derek Jones was registered through RW Investment Management LLC.
- RW Investment Management LLC– · 2 yearsEagle, ID · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282707
Professional designations
Listed by Scratch Capital
- CFA®
- CAIA®
- CRPS™
Investment adviser representative registrations
Derek Jones is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from January 2025; the most recent is Texas, in October 2025.
- IdahoSince 20 January 2025
- TexasSince 16 October 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 13 January 2022 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Derek Alexander Jones
- CRD
- 6805544
- Firm
- Scratch Capital · CRD 318835
- Office
- 250 S. 5TH ST., SUITE 680, Boise, ID 83702
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2022
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- scratch-capital.com
Where does Derek Jones work?
Derek Jones is an investment adviser representative registered through Scratch Capital LLC since January 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Derek Jones a financial advisor?
Yes. Derek Jones has a current investment-adviser registration in Idaho and Texas, through Scratch Capital since January 2025.
How many years of experience does Derek Jones have?
Derek Jones has 4 years in the financial industry, since February 2022, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Derek Jones passed?
Derek Jones passed the Series 65 in January 2022.
Where did Derek Jones work before Scratch Capital?
Before Scratch Capital, Derek Jones was registered through RW Investment Management LLC, January 2022 to December 2024.
Where is Derek Jones based?
Derek Jones’ registered office is in Boise, ID.
Is Derek Jones registered with FINRA?
No. Derek Jones has no current broker registration.
Is Derek Jones a CFA charterholder?
Scratch Capital lists Derek Jones with the CFA credential (“CFA®”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Derek Jones’ record?
Search CRD 6805544 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Derek Jones’ full registration record.
