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Jeannie L. Somsen

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CRD#: 1568977
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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.

Jeannie Lynne Somsen was a registered financial professional .

Jeannie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Jeannie had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

February 25, 2022 - July 10, 2024

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

August 24, 2017 - September 17, 2019

PROSSIMO ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 289347
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

October 4, 2016 - March 16, 2017

ONEDIGITAL

RIA
CRD#: 106766
Lafayette, CA
Past

October 29, 2015 - May 31, 2016

CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 126291
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

October 27, 2015 - May 31, 2016

WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 208512
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

July 14, 2014 - September 18, 2015

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 11, 2014 - September 18, 2015

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 3, 2013 - November 18, 2013

SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 739
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

April 8, 2009 - August 10, 2012

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
LAFAYETTE, CA
Past

September 25, 2000 - July 17, 2008

BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 105247
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 2, 2000 - July 17, 2008

BLACKROCK EXECUTION SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 39438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 30, 1999 - July 24, 2000

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 1, 1997 - July 24, 1998

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 7, 1994 - January 1, 1997

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

November 2, 1993 - October 4, 1995

PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21215
Past

April 20, 1993 - July 28, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/22/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/24/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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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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