Darren has been involved in financial services since 2010, advising clients about managing their wealth including investments, superannuation, retirement incomes, estate planning and personal insurances. He has built an impressive array of experience and knowledge, including working as an International Financial Adviser based in China (until 2020) as a Partner for global wealth management firm St James’s Place, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Also worked with numerous top Australian firms including Citibank, Retirewell, Morgans Financial, and VISIS Private Wealth.
Darren holds a Master of Applied Finance with a double major in Investment Analysis & Corporate Finance through Kaplan. An Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning, a Diploma in Financial Services (including Margin Lending and Gearing Strategies), a Certificate 4 in Finance & Mortgage Broking, and Teir 1 Foreign Exchange General Advice. Additionally, Darren is an Accredited Self-Managed Super Fund Specialist with the Australian Self-Managed Super Fund Association of Australia. Darren is a member of the Financial Advice Association Australia. He has been serving as a qualified Justice of the Peace since 2012 and also has served in the Australian Army Reserve as a Finance Clerk, conducted auditing and compliance for the Australian Defence Force.
Outside of the office Darren loves spending time with his young family is a keen sports enthusiast, with a love for basketball, AFL, surfing, rugby union, golf and sailing, and one day hopes to sail in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Mediterranean.
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At a glance
- Adviser status Platinum
- Rating
- Number of reviews 53
- First year providing advice 2011
- Years of experience 13
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Highest qualification
- Master of Applied Finance
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Language spoken
- English
Larren Duke Partners
Level 19, 10 Eagle StBrisbane City, QLD 4000
Licensed by
Lifespan Financial Planning
AFSL 229892