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Edward S. Rich

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
BROOKLINE, MA
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CRD#: 2375701
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Professional summary


Edward Sullivan Rich, CFP®, who also goes by Edward S Rich, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Brookline, Massachusetts and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Edward has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Edward S Rich

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

October 20, 2021 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
BROOKLINE, MA
Current

October 11, 2021 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

February 13, 2019 - April 6, 2021

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

February 13, 2019 - April 6, 2021

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 13, 2019 - April 6, 2021

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 13, 2018 - April 6, 2021

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

December 13, 2018 - April 6, 2021

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 13, 2018 - April 6, 2021

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 11, 2018 - April 6, 2021

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 5, 2018 - April 6, 2021

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 13, 2015 - December 28, 2015

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 1, 2013 - November 5, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 28, 2006 - November 5, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 31, 2004 - August 1, 2006

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 18, 2003 - July 26, 2004

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 27, 2000 - August 16, 2002

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

May 4, 1998 - January 12, 2000

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 10, 1996 - March 27, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 18, 1996 - August 28, 1996

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
Past

August 27, 1993 - August 28, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 27, 1993 - August 28, 1996

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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".
EA
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ADVISED ASSETS GROUP INC | EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ADVISED ASSETS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058 / SEC#: 801-58105

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2000 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.
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

RR
Massachusetts
(10/11/2021)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/8/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EA
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ADVISED ASSETS GROUP INC | EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ADVISED ASSETS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058 / SEC#: 801-58105

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8515 East Orchard Rd 4t2, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 575-4977
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
822

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP PERSONAL STRATEGY(R) WRAP FEE PROGRAM (11/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts250,707
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 159,120,330,491

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
03/28/2025
Cover Page
11/21/2023

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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Brookline, MA

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