Darren Veracruz

Darren Veracruz is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in both legal and financial sectors. As an Investment Advisor Representative at Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. since January 2018, Darren provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies for client growth and security. Concurrently, as Principal Attorney at Veracruz Legal Corporation, Darren focuses on estate planning, trust, and probate law while actively engaging in community-oriented litigation projects. Darren has also served as Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Development Officer at Lutheran Social Services Southern California, overseeing fiscal integrity and social impact initiatives. Prior roles include General Counsel and Chief Officer of Human Resources at California Southern University and a board member at the Orange County Poverty Alleviation Coalition. Darren holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Cardozo School of Law and a bachelor's degree from the University at Albany.