As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM professional, Darlene has been in the financial services industry since 1987. A general partner with Roney & Company at the time of their acquisition by Bank One in 1998, Darlene joined Raymond James & Associates following their acquisition of Roney & Company from Bank One in 1999. Darlene entered the financial services industry following a 15-year career with a Fortune 200 manufacturing conglomerate where she was responsible for the administration of all salaried benefit programs, including a 401(k) plan, for the division in which she worked. Darlene's career change to the financial services industry was a natural progression for her. She not only could assist people with the accumulation of assets for various life events, she could also assist them with the investment of those savings in accordance with mutually defined goals, needs and priorities.

Darlene was a member of the Raymond James & Associates Women’s Advisory Council from 1999 through 2006.

2008 inductee into the NAPEW "Women of Excellence" Registry