Darren Vilardo, CFS®, CAS®
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We Love, Serve, and Care for our clients so they can live their best life.
Areas of Focus
- Biblical Finance
- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
- Tax-Aware Retirement Income Coordination
- Taxes
About Darren Vilardo, CFS®, CAS®
Hi, I'm Darren Vilardo, founder of Tekton Wealth Advisors.I was born in California, and as a young boy my family moved to Tennessee, where I grew up on a farm. That experience shaped my values early on, teaching me the importance of hard work, integrity, and doing the right thing.
I’ve been in the financial services industry since 1997. Early in my career, I worked with some of the largest firms on Wall Street, but over time I realized that my clients’ best interests were not always aligned with those organizations. In many cases, they were at odds. That led me to take a different path and build my own firm, where I could focus entirely on putting clients first.
As an independent advisor, I am committed to helping people achieve their goals and believe strongly in empowering clients through education so they can make informed decisions about their financial future.
In 2020, I married Marlot Pace, a long-time Arkansas resident. We enjoy spending time with family and friends, camping in our RV, biking, kayaking, and always looking forward to our next travel adventure.
I hold the Certified Annuity Specialist® and Certified Fund Specialist® designations, both granted by the Institute of Business and Finance.
Professional Designations
- Certified Annuity Specialist (CAS)
- Certified Fund Specialist (CFS)
Primary Location
213 W. Monroe Avenue, Suite F, Lowell, AR. 72745
Meeting Options
- Video Conference
- In-Person
- Phone
Compensation Methods
- Fee Based
- Percentage of Assets Managed
- Subscription
What to expect in the first meeting
Click the 'Schedule a Visit' button above to schedule a complimentary Strategy Session/Connection Visit. During this 30-Minute visit I want to learn what's important to you, what you want to accomplish and what challenges you might be facing. Feel free to ask any questions you want. I want to serve you whether we ever work together or not. The only decision we will make together at the end of our session is whether we want to continue the conversation and schedule a second visit. No pressure. This visit is all about understanding your goals and concerns.Offers Investment Management
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About Tekton Wealth Advisors
At Tekton Wealth Advisors, what we are best known for is being a true advocate for our clients while encouraging them to live their best life in retirement. We believe you deserve to live a life filled with joy, fun and purpose, a life you love. We believe you deserve to spend money because you can. You've earned it and it's time. We believe you deserve to know you are going to be OK! You deserve to live with confidence and clarity no matter what is happening in the financial markets, interest rates, the Fed, geopolitics, no matter what!Our proprietary planning process, "Your Retirement Masterpiece" has been fine tuned over the years by helping hundreds of families make informed smart decisions about their financial future. We focus on the 5 critical dimensions that make up a complete plan. These are income planning, investment planning, tax planning, healthcare and long-term care planning, and legacy and estate planning.
A Biblical term used by the ancient Greeks for skilled craftsmen, especially carpenters and woodworkers, Tekton harkens back to a time when building was done by hand. But, most importantly, it was done as an act of loving service. Like the Tektons of old, we aren’t blindly building for strangers. With every plan comes the same devotion and heartfelt attention to detail that can only be found in something created with the caring hands of a craftsman.
Our core values are:
Unyielding Integrity:
We tell the truth, do what is right, and honor our word, even when it’s expensive, inconvenient, or embarrassing.
Extreme Ownership:
We take responsibility for delivering high-leverage results both in our individual performance, and company goals. We learn from successes and failures to improve for the future.
Excellence:
Striving for excellence in all we do motivates us and inspires others. We exceed expectations in all areas.
Continuous Growth:
We treat personal and professional growth as a divine calling and a critical individual responsibility. We glorify God by constantly improving our processes, client experience, and ourselves, and encouraging others to do the same.
Prioritizing People:
We believe our team is our greatest asset, so we intentionally build a culture that drives performance and reflects our values, while honoring God’s image in everyone we encounter.
Education is a core part of our philosophy. We guide our clients to understand what they own, why they own it, and how it supports their overall plan.
We serve clients across the United States, offering personalized guidance to help individuals transition into and through retirement with clarity, confidence, and a plan built around their unique needs. We work with amazing, down to earth individuals and families who want a well thought out written plan that ties what matters most to their finances, so they can live their best life in retirement.
Hobbies and Interests
- Camping
- Cycling
- Family
- Traveling
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- Baby Boomers
- Corporate Executives
- Dual Income Family
- Gen X
- Intergenerational Families
- Living in Retirement
- Widow
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