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Maria Pearson

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CRD#: 3120997
MP

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.

Maria Pearson, who also goes by Maria Lynne Pearson, Maria Pearson, was a registered financial professional .

Maria is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Maria had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Maria Lynne Pearson | Maria Pearson

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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Experience


Past

March 4, 2024 - November 27, 2024

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

February 8, 2022 - March 4, 2024

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 28, 2020 - November 16, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

August 28, 2020 - November 16, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

September 12, 2017 - August 27, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 12, 2017 - August 27, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
PORTLAND, ME
Past

November 12, 2015 - August 22, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 8, 2015 - August 22, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 2, 2012 - October 30, 2013

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
MAITLAND, FL
Past

April 6, 2011 - July 6, 2012

ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152912
MAITLAND, FL
Past

January 3, 2011 - April 6, 2011

BMA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 108219
MAITLAND, FL
Past

July 2, 2009 - November 19, 2010

SEABOARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 755
MAITLAND, FL
Past

January 17, 2007 - July 1, 2009

PARK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30582
MAITLAND, FL
Past

December 8, 2004 - February 22, 2007

VIEWTRADE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46987
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 10, 2004 - October 4, 2004

SUNSTATE EQUITY TRADING

BD
CRD#: 43571
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 6, 2003 - March 15, 2004

VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC

BD
CRD#: 44962
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 24, 2002 - May 20, 2003

PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18555
EAST HANOVER, NJ
Past

December 21, 1999 - March 26, 2002

HUDSON SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 10467
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 26, 1999 - December 16, 1999

STERLING FINANCIAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41506
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 5, 1999 - April 29, 1999

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/9/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/2/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 13109

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