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Ronald E. Williams

EMPOWER FINANCIAL ADVISORY
Glastonbury, CT 06033
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CRD#: 1987830
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Professional summary


Ronald Elwood Williams JR, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER FINANCIAL ADVISORY, LLC located in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Ronald has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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INSURANCE SALES POSITION: Producer NATURE: Insurance sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/15/2020 ADDRESS: 655 Winding Brook Drive, Glastonbury CT 06033, United States DESCRIPTION: When insurance is needed, we can fill the need

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1993

Experience


Current

June 10, 2021 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 655 Winding Brook Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033
RIA
CRD#: 313968
Glastonbury, CT
Past

September 18, 2020 - July 1, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

September 18, 2020 - July 1, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
Glatonbury, CT
Past

September 11, 2017 - September 18, 2020

SSN ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126090
Glastonbury, CT
Past

January 25, 2001 - April 6, 2018

ADVICEONE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111614
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

January 18, 2000 - September 18, 2020

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
Glatonbury, CT
Past

September 7, 1999 - December 31, 2002

BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105215
VERNON, CT
Past

April 23, 1999 - January 20, 2000

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 547
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 25, 1989 - April 29, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 25, 1989 - April 29, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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EMPOWER FINANCIAL ADVISORY, LLC
EMPOWER FINANCIAL ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 313968 / SEC#: 801-121271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(6/10/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 11/21/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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EMPOWER FINANCIAL ADVISORY, LLC
EMPOWER FINANCIAL ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 313968 / SEC#: 801-121271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
655 Winding Brook Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 494-2600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EMPOWER DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (2/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,369
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 535,018,387

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Company Information


EMPOWER FINANCIAL ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 313968Glastonbury, CT 06033

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