JB
James A. Baumgardner
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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CRD#: 4175817
JB
Professional summary
James Alan Baumgardner, CFP® is a registered financial professional currently at EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 8, 2024 - Present
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111BD
CRD#: 13109
Greenwood Village, CO
Past
February 23, 2018 - August 2, 2023
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
July 25, 2002 - March 10, 2016
T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8348
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past
June 15, 2000 - April 11, 2002
T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8348
BALTIMORE, MD
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
RR
Maryland(3/8/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/17/2025)
RR
Virginia(3/8/2024)
Exams
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)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BARRES, STEPHANIE | COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2203746 |
| BRETON, HUGO | BOARD DIRECTOR | 8128232 |
| CHRISTOLINI, JOHN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4141296 |
| COCHRAN, SHANNON MARIE | COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4948393 |
| CORDISCO, MEREDITH | VP, COMPLIANCE | 8189199 |
| CRAIG, CASEY R | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 4680712 |
| ETTINGER, ROBERT DANIEL | FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, VP, TREASURER | 5593259 |
| HUDSON, BROCKETT RICE | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 6520983 |
| KAVAN, ADAM | ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL | 7155499 |
| LINTON, RICHARD HENRY JR | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 2107513 |
| MCLEOD, DAVID GEORGE | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3041563 |
| MORRISON, DANIEL ARTHUR | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 4078410 |
| PATEL, PALAK | SECRETARY | 7665103 |
| SECOR, STEPHANIE ANNE | VP, COMPLIANCE | 1454139 |
| SMOLEN, JOSEPH MICHAEL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 4100909 |
| STILLMAN, STEVEN JAMES | BOARD DIRECTOR | 4870117 |
| WADDELL, CAROL ELAINE | CHAIR, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 4867556 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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