Darnel Bentz
Sr. Wealth Advisor at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Member of the KAR Investment Committee
- Role
- Sr Wealth Advisor at Kayne Anderson Rudnick
- Location
- Manhattan Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Darnel Bentz
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Experience
Sr Wealth Advisor
Feb 2013 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Kayne Anderson Rudnick is a boutique investment advisory firm founded in 1984. With 40 years of experience blending traditional and alternative investments, Kayne Anderson Rudnick is known for a commitment to high-quality business practices, investment strategies and wealth solutions. The Wealth Advisors at KAR boast an average client relationship length of 11 years, thanks to outstanding client service and personalized investment strategies designed around clients’ unique circumstances and objectives. Disciplined risk management and diversification are key components in helping clients achieve their goals. Kayne Anderson Rudnick has been ranked in the top 10 on the annual Barron’s list of Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors nationwide for 13 consecutive years and was ranked #4 on the 2025 list (#1 in 20••••20, 2022)*. In addition, KAR was recently ranked #9 on Forbes list of America’s top RIA firms**. Services Include- Customized and strategic asset allocation and portfolio design- Portfolio monitoring and risk management- Financial Planning- Tax management oversight- Investment strategy due diligence and selection- Retirement planning*Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Advisors”: The Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Advisors 2025” was given in September 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid a fee to participate in the rankings but has paid fees for a license to reprint and distribute the results of the rankings.**Forbes “Top RIA Firms”: The Forbes Top RIA Firms 2025 ranking was issued in October 2025 and covers the year 2025. KAR has not paid a fee to participate in the rankings but has paid fees for a license to reprint and distribute the results of the rankings.
Education
Arizona State University
B.S, Marketing
1996 — 2000
UCLA Anderson School of Management
MBA, Finance & Strategy
2007 — 2009
Skills
- Alternative Investments
- Valuation
- Market Research
- Financial Analysis
- Investments
- Due Diligence
- Financial Modeling
- Strategy
- Equities
- Asset Managment
- Management
- Portfolio Management
- Competitive Analysis
- Reit
- Dcf
- Finance
- Business Strategy
- Real Estate Financing
- Real Estate Economics
- Asset Management
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