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Louis W. Higier

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CRD#: 1056328
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Louis W Higier, who also goes by Louis William Higier, Louis William Schine Higier, Louis Higier, was a registered financial professional .

Louis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Louis had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Louis William Higier | Louis William Schine Higier | Louis Higier

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 13, 2021 - March 14, 2025

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
ANDOVER, MA
Past

January 13, 2015 - March 3, 2020

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133366
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 23, 2012 - November 26, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
LINCOLN, RI
Past

December 6, 2011 - February 29, 2012

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 4, 2008 - May 17, 2011

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 28, 2006 - August 4, 2008

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
LINCOLN, RI
Past

July 1, 2005 - November 16, 2006

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NORWOOD, MA
Past

July 1, 2005 - November 16, 2006

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
MARLBORO, MA
Past

July 1, 2004 - April 1, 2005

GOLDK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 15514
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 12, 2002 - April 4, 2003

KEYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8127
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

February 26, 1998 - April 4, 2003

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

July 19, 1995 - September 20, 1996

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34754
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 16, 1993 - August 19, 1994

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 754
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 24, 1985 - July 14, 1986

FINANCIAL SCIENCES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6653

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/1/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


EF
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
AMERICAN CAPITAL PLANNING, INC. | MAZER, HOWARD BARRY | GWFS EQUITIES, INC. | EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BENEFITSCORP EQUITIES, INC. | BENEFITS COMMUNICATION CORPORATION

CRD#: 13109 / SEC#: , 8-33854

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Mailing Address
8525 East Orchard Road 2t3, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111-5002
Phone number
(303) 737-2657
Established
Delaware since 10/12/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASHAREHOLDER
BARRES, STEPHANIECOMPLIANCE OFFICER2203746
BRETON, HUGOBOARD DIRECTOR8128232
CHRISTOLINI, JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4141296
COCHRAN, SHANNON MARIECOMPLIANCE OFFICER4948393
CORDISCO, MEREDITHVP, COMPLIANCE8189199
CRAIG, CASEY RSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4680712
ETTINGER, ROBERT DANIELFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, VP, TREASURER5593259
HUDSON, BROCKETT RICEASSISTANT SECRETARY6520983
KAVAN, ADAMASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL7155499
LINTON, RICHARD HENRY JREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2107513
MCLEOD, DAVID GEORGEBOARD DIRECTOR3041563
MORRISON, DANIEL ARTHURSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4078410
PATEL, PALAKSECRETARY7665103
SECOR, STEPHANIE ANNEVP, COMPLIANCE1454139
SMOLEN, JOSEPH MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4100909
STILLMAN, STEVEN JAMESBOARD DIRECTOR4870117
WADDELL, CAROL ELAINECHAIR, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4867556

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

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