Ben R. Straley

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

Brentwood, TN

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CRD#: 3133533

Professional summary

Ben Richard Straley is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Brentwood, Tennessee and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Thompsons Station, Tennessee.

Ben is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Ben has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 7, 2017 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Brentwood, TN

Current

December 5, 2017 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

Thompsons Station, TN

Past

December 11, 2015 - November 17, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

PAPILLION, NE

Past

September 9, 2015 - November 17, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

PAPILLION, NE

Past

January 16, 2013 - June 25, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

OMAHA, NE

Past

January 9, 2013 - June 25, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

OMAHA, NE

Past

June 8, 2012 - December 17, 2012

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

OMAHA, NE

Past

June 6, 2012 - December 17, 2012

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

OMAHA, NE

Past

June 22, 2011 - May 14, 2012

FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS

RIA

CRD#: 115920

OMAHA, NE

Past

June 1, 2010 - May 14, 2012

FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS

CRD#: 115920

OMAHA, NE

Past

May 10, 2000 - June 2, 2010

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

OMAHA, NE

Past

August 24, 1999 - May 10, 2000

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 23302

ST. CLOUD, MN

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

Tennessee
(12/5/2017)

IAR

Tennessee
(12/7/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/10/2015

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/15/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/2/1999

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: 9/9/2015

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/14/1999

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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
03/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Ben R. Straley

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ben Richard Straley's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS

FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/10/2015

Series 65

Date: 2/15/2011

Series 63

Date: 9/2/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/9/2015

Series 6

Date: 6/14/1999

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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