James Lang

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

EAST ROCKAWAY, NY

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CRD#: 2687981

Professional summary

James Lang, who also goes by James M Lang, James Lang, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in East Rockaway, New York and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. James has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James M Lang | James Lang

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 1, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

EAST ROCKAWAY, NY

Current

April 1, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

CRD#: 13109

Greenwood Village, CO

Past

March 31, 2025 - March 28, 2026

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

GARDEN CITY, NY

Past

April 19, 2024 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

GARDEN CITY, NY

Past

April 12, 2024 - March 28, 2026

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

GARDEN CITY, NY

Past

November 2, 2023 - April 1, 2024

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 2, 2023 - April 1, 2024

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 21, 2023 - August 17, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

Garden City, NY

Past

December 12, 2018 - August 21, 2023

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 42159

Garden City, NY

Past

December 6, 2018 - August 18, 2023

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 29106

Garden City, NY

Past

May 2, 2017 - November 30, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

HEWLETT, NY

Past

May 2, 2017 - November 30, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

HEWLETT, NY

Past

August 23, 2016 - April 28, 2017

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA

CRD#: 19585

CEDARHURST, NY

Past

August 22, 2016 - April 28, 2017

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

CRD#: 19585

CEDARHURST, NY

Past

April 29, 2010 - July 22, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

GARDEN CITY, NY

Past

April 20, 2010 - July 22, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

GARDEN CITY, NY

Past

August 6, 2007 - December 11, 2009

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

MELVILLE, NY

Past

August 6, 2007 - December 11, 2009

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

MELVILLE, NY

Past

May 15, 2007 - July 2, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

April 25, 2005 - February 28, 2007

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

ROSLYN, NY

Past

April 1, 2005 - May 18, 2007

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

ROSLYN, NY

Past

January 4, 2005 - February 3, 2005

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 231

UNIONDALE, NY

Past

June 13, 1996 - February 3, 2005

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 231

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 22, 1995 - April 8, 1996

ROYCE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 10494

WOODBURY, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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IAR

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

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

Alabama
(4/1/2026)

Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
(4/1/2026)

Connecticut
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Delaware
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Maine
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
(4/1/2026)

IAR

New York
(4/1/2026)

North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
(4/1/2026)

Wisconsin
(4/1/2026)

Wyoming
(4/1/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/12/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/28/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/21/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE FOR EMPOWER PREMIER IRA (9/22/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER PREMIER INVESTMENT ACCOUNT (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR EMPOWER MANAGED PORTFOLIOS (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE/MY TOTAL RETIREMENT (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	250,707
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 159,120,330,491

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
02/26/2026	Cover Page	Report
03/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Lang's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

MORGAN STANLEY

HARRISDIRECT LLC

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

ROYCE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/12/2004

Series 63

Date: 12/28/1995

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/21/1995

FINRA

Current Firm

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

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