About: Darryl C. Jenkins

Bio:

Darryl founded Smith Financial Advisors Inc. in 2006 after over 30 years experience in financial services including Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking and traditional Commercial Banking activities at Bank One. Smith Financial Advisors is a Registered Investment Advisor in the State of Illinois. The firm specializes in Investment management, financial planning, and retirement planning.

Prior to obtaining his Financial Planning Certificate at Northwestern University, Darryl was a Managing Director in the Mergers & Acquisitions Department of Bank One Capital Markets. In that capacity Darryl provided financial advisory services to management of small and large corporate customers of the Bank. Darryl also was employed as a Senior Financial Analyst at Murphy Motor Freight Lines in St. Paul, MN and as a Surety Bond Underwriter with Chubb & Son, Inc.

Darryl enjoys general aviation as a hobby and is an instrument rated private pilot. He also owns a 1930 Packard Roadster, which has undergone a complete restoration. He resides in Wheaton with his wife Nancy and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Wheaton.

EDUCATION:
Financial Planning Certificate - Northwestern University
MBA - Finance and Accounting - J.L.Kellogg Graduate School of Management
BA - Physics - St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

SERVICES PROVIDED:
Investment Management
Financial Planning
Retirement Planning

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:
CFP®, RIA

ASSOCIATIONS:
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)
Financial Planning Association (FPA)

Posts by Darryl C. Jenkins:

600 Credit Score. Is 600 a Good Credit Score or Bad?

600 Credit Score. Is 600 a Good Credit Score or Bad? “My credit score is 600! What should I do?” First, don’t panic. While your score isn’t viewed as “high” to most creditors, you still have enough room to improve. If you’re looking at your credit score, it’s probably because you’re trying to apply for …

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630 Credit Score. Is 630 a Good Credit Score or Bad?

630 Credit Score. Is a 630  Good Credit Score or Bad? Borrowers tend to ask “is 630 a bad credit score?” With a credit score of 630″, then you have a basic level of financial intelligence. But there are a few things that can be improved. Scores that are below 630 are considered poor. So …

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650 Credit Score. Is 650 a Good Credit Score or Bad?

650 Credit Score. Is 650 a Good Credit Score or Bad? No matter what score you have, there’s always room for you to increase it over time. Remember, Credit scores can either make or break your financial livelihood, so its best to stay on track with it to prevent any long-term issues. So what makes …

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Chase Bank – Personal Loans for Bad Credit [5 Best Alternatives]

Chase Bank Loans for Bad Credit In life, unexpected financial situations occur often. For example, wedding costs, car payments, and college tuition are all costs that might need the help of a lender. When these situations occur, it can be difficult to find financial assistance without taking out a loan. Chase Bank Loans for Bad …

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How to Buy a House with Bad Credit [Guide for Poor Credit People]

7 Key Steps for Buying a House with Bad Credit While we are taught from a young age that money is tangible, we eventually come to realize that things aren’t so simple. For a lot of people and businesses, working debt is one of the best ways to make dreams come true, but for people …

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6 Steps for Leasing a Car with Bad Credit and No Money Down

How to Lease a Car with Bad Credit? Whoever said that money makes the world go around may have been onto something, but in this day and age, you’ll find that your credit score may be more important than what’s in your account. While you may have enough money to go out and buy a …

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5 Best Emergency Loans for Veterans with Bad Credit (Military Loans)

Personal Loans for Veterans with Bad Credit Ever since 2017, there have been government regulation and laws made to help homeless war veterans. Whether its due to lack of opportunity of financial choices, there ate veterans out there that are in need of financial assistance. Fortunately, this guide was made to help find emergency loans …

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640 Credit Score. Is 640 a Good Credit Score or Bad?

640 Credit Score. Is 640 a Good Credit Score or Bad? “My credit score is 640! What do I do?” Having a 640 credit score isn’t a good score. You’ll need a score of 700 or higher to obtain “good credit.” However, a 640 score isn’t bad either. In fact, it’s a “fair” credit score. …

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580 Credit Score. Is 580 a Good Credit Score or Bad?

580 Credit Score. Is 580 a Good Credit Score or Bad? Some borrowers tend to ask “My credit score is 580, how can I fix it?” When it comes to credit history, your score falls within a range. Having a credit score within the range of 580-669 is known as “Fair” credit. At 580, your …

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620 Credit Score. Is 620 a Good Credit Score or Bad?

620 Credit Score. Is 620 a Good Credit Score or Bad? Your credit score is the easiest way for a potential lender to see how likely you are to pay them back, and thus affects the likelihood of your receiving a loan in the first place. Using a range of 300 to 850, your credit …

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