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Victor A. Ortega

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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CRD#: 2060436
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Professional summary


Victor Antonio Ortega, who also goes by VIctor A Ortega, Victor Antonio Ortega, Victor Ortega, is a registered financial professional currently at EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Victor is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Victor has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Victor A Ortega | Victor Antonio Ortega | Victor Ortega

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 17, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 13109
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

February 4, 2020 - April 4, 2025

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past

December 21, 2016 - July 12, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past

April 5, 2016 - July 10, 2018

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past

August 19, 1997 - June 19, 1998

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

May 5, 1997 - July 16, 1997

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

May 2, 1997 - June 3, 1997

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 20, 1993 - April 4, 1995

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 20, 1993 - May 2, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 21, 1992 - July 29, 1993

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 29, 1990 - September 10, 1991

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(7/17/2025)
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Alaska
(7/17/2025)
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Arizona
(7/17/2025)
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Arkansas
(7/17/2025)
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California
(7/17/2025)
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Connecticut
(7/17/2025)
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Delaware
(7/17/2025)
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Georgia
(7/17/2025)
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Hawaii
(7/17/2025)
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Idaho
(7/17/2025)
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Illinois
(7/17/2025)
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Indiana
(7/17/2025)
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Iowa
(7/17/2025)
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Kansas
(7/17/2025)
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Kentucky
(7/17/2025)
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Maine
(7/17/2025)
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Massachusetts
(7/17/2025)
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Michigan
(7/17/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(7/17/2025)
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Mississippi
(7/17/2025)
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Missouri
(7/17/2025)
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Montana
(7/17/2025)
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Nebraska
(7/17/2025)
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Nevada
(7/17/2025)
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New Hampshire
(7/17/2025)
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New Jersey
(7/17/2025)
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New Mexico
(7/17/2025)
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New York
(7/17/2025)
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North Carolina
(7/17/2025)
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North Dakota
(7/17/2025)
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Oklahoma
(7/17/2025)
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Oregon
(7/17/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(7/17/2025)
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Rhode Island
(7/17/2025)
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South Carolina
(7/17/2025)
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South Dakota
(7/17/2025)
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Tennessee
(7/17/2025)
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Texas
(7/17/2025)
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Utah
(7/17/2025)
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Vermont
(7/17/2025)
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Virginia
(7/17/2025)
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Washington
(7/17/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(7/17/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/17/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(7/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/6/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 13109Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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