Darren Varano

President/CEO of Grayling Associates Inc. | Advisor Acquisition, Management Consulting, Firm Infrastructure

Role: President CEO at Grayling Associates
Location: Bloomfield, CT, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Darren Varano

Darren Varano is the CEO of Grayling Associates, a 38-year-old national executive search and management consulting firm specialized in the Financial Services industry. Grayling is made up of multiple businesses: Advisor Acquisition, Management Consulting and Firm Infrastructure. Firm focus is in the FMO/IMO, Independent B/D, RIA and Career distribution channels.

Experience

President CEO
Grayling Associates
Jun 1992 — Present · Bloomfield, CT, US

Education

Central Connecticut State University
BS
1987 — 1992

Skills

Series 63
Insurance
Investments
Sales
Business Coaching
Securities
Recruiting
Long-Term Care
Sourcing
Fixed Annuities
Financial Advisory
Sales Management
Retirement Planning
Life Insurance
Strategic Planning
New Business Development
Executive Management

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Current company

Grayling Associates

Executive Search Services · 22 employees · Founded 1989 · Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States

For more than 30 years, Grayling Associates has partnered with clients to develop innovative growth strategies that drive accelerated performance and enhance strategic decision-making. Grayling Associates is a recognized leader in full-service recruiting and management consulting for the financial services industry. With a national footprint, we deliver comprehensive solutions to clients in markets across the United States. Our team of highly educated researchers, recruiters, and consulting professionals brings more than 100 years of combined experience in executive search and financial services. We possess deep knowledge of industry culture, market trends, employment agreements, compensation structures, product offerings, and management systems—enabling us to provide informed, strategic guidance. Our proven recruiting methodology has helped clients expand their teams and achieve critical growth objectives. Our consulting services are tailored to each organization’s unique needs, delivering actionable insights and measurable value. We also provide thoughtful, strategic support to job seekers as they navigate important career decisions. When you partner with Grayling Associates, your search for expertise, insight, and results ends here. We are committed to building long-term relationships grounded in performance, transparent communication, trust, and mutual respect. We uphold the highest ethical standards, operating with integrity, objectivity, and strict confidentiality in every engagement

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About Darren Varano

Experience

President CEO

Education

Central Connecticut State University

Skills

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