About Me
At
Empowering
Your
Finance,
our primary mission is to provide you with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial independence and security. As a personal finance specialist, I'm dedicated to guiding you through every aspect of managing your finances with confidence and clarity.
With my specialist's extensive expertise in budgeting, debt management, college planning, investment strategies, and retirement planning, you can rest assured that your financial future is in capable hands. We don't just offer generic advice, but work closely with you to develop personalized financial plans tailored to your unique goals and circumstances. This personal touch ensures that you feel understood and cared for, offering expert advice and support every step of the way.
I am deeply committed to financial education and financial empowerment at
Empowering
Your
Finance. We ensure you have the insights and strategies to make informed decisions and take control of your financial future. Join me on your journey to financial freedom, and let me, as a personal finance specialist, help you unlock your full potential.
Understanding the strain personal finance can put on individuals, Darnell has made it his mission to promote and educate individuals through financial education to achieve financial freedom on
"Building A Personal Financial Foundation"
to empower themselves
(Financial Empowerment)
to make wise decisions affecting their money and future. Darnell loves what he does, and it shows.
Darnell enjoys reading financial topics, watching a good college football game in his free time, and volunteering at his local community organizations as a financial education instructor, financial coach, college access mentor, and mentor/role model for our youth.
Professional Designations
Registered Financial Consultant, RFC®
Certified Personal Retirement Specialist™ ,CPRS®
Certified College Financial Consultant, CCFC™
Certified Financial Education Instructor™, CFEI®
College Admissions Specialist Designation , (ASCA)
Certified Military Housing Specialist Designation, (USACARES)
Accredited Financial Counselor®, AFC® - Candidate Exp. 2024
Professional Financial Development Education & Training
IARFC Code of Ethics (The Canons, The Principles, and The Rules), Professional Financial Behavior - IARFC Ethics Approved Status, International Association of Registered Financial Consultants, 2023
The Benefits of Philanthropy and Ways to Engage Clients in Philanthropy Discussions - FPA Certificate Program, Financial Planning Association (FPA), 2023
College Planning Made Easy - FPA Certificate Program, Guiding families through the college funding maze, Financial Planning Association (FPA), 2023
Money Management Essentials - Building A Financial Foundation, Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE), 2022
Military Essentials
- Financial Foundation For Military Community, Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE and FIRNA), 2022
FPA Virtual Externship Summer Program 2022
- Aspiring Financial Planner (FPA), 2022
Professional Organizations
International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC)
Financial Planning Association (FPA)
Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE)
American Institute of Certified College Financial Consultants (AICCFC)
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
National Financial Educators Council (NFEC)
NFEC’s Personal Finance Speakers Association (PFSA)
Concerned Christian Men (CCM)
