Andrea Darden, CEO of Darden Wealth Group, boasts a diverse background in wealth management, education, coaching, athletics, and financial consulting. Her leadership emphasizes empowering clients and draws on her extensive experience to offer tailored financial solutions. Formerly, as Managing Director and Co-Owner of C&D Wealth Advisors, Inc., she excelled in business development and client retention. In addition, throughout her career she has earned national recognition in client acquisition. Andrea is deeply committed to education, having served as an Adjunct Professor, teaching postgraduate statistics in Excel for Executives, and preparing future Certified Financial Planners for the CFP exam. Her multifaceted career and strong communication skills position her as a leader in wealth management and financial education, garnering numerous awards for company culture, growth, and women’s education.Beyond her professional roles, Andrea demonstrates a strong commitment to community service and philanthropy. As Chairman of the Board for organizations like the Cancer Support Community of Ann Arbor and Allen Creek Preschool, she ensured their financial stability, established endowments, and provided financial empowerment counseling. Andrea actively fundraised for health-related causes through organizations like the National Kidney Foundation and the American Heart Association. She volunteered at the Delonis Center to address homelessness and social welfare issues and served on various boards, including the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor and Barton Hills Country Club, where she led transformational initiatives including multi-million-dollar renovation projects. Andrea's dedication to volunteerism underscores her commitment to making a positive impact on the community, extending her leadership to further education, research, and empowerment initiatives through roles on boards like Young People's Theatre, Michigan Research Institute, and The Center of the Education of Women through the University of Michigan (CEW+).Andrea continues to speak around the country on various topics while also giving guest lectures at The University of Michigan.