Daniel A. Buchenau

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

Dubuque, IA

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CRD#: 4204891

Professional summary

Daniel Allen Buchenau is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Dubuque, Iowa and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Dubuque, Iowa.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Daniel has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 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

January 29, 2021 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Dubuque, IA

Current

January 29, 2021 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1000 Jackson St 2nd Floor, Dubuque, IA 52001

CRD#: 13109

Dubuque, IA

Past

May 31, 2019 - February 19, 2020

PRUDENTIAL SELECT STRATEGIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 286153

Dubuque, IA

Past

January 13, 2012 - December 31, 2018

GLOBAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 105812

DUBUQUE, IA

Past

January 13, 2012 - February 19, 2020

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 18353

DUBUQUE, IA

Past

January 3, 2007 - July 27, 2011

GLOBAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 105812

DUBUQUE, IA

Past

August 26, 2005 - July 27, 2011

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 18353

DUBUQUE, IA

Past

September 13, 2002 - March 23, 2004

PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 40596

DUBUQUE, IA

Past

June 4, 2001 - March 23, 2004

PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 40596

HARTFORD, CT

Past

October 27, 2000 - May 1, 2001

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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.

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Iowa
(1/29/2021)

IAR

Iowa
(1/29/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/5/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/10/2000

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: 6/19/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/26/2000

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 4/30/2007

General Securities Principal 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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Daniel A. Buchenau

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Daniel Allen Buchenau's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PRUDENTIAL SELECT STRATEGIES LLC

GLOBAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES, INC.

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

GLOBAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES, INC.

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/5/2007

Series 63

Date: 8/10/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/19/2001

Series 6

Date: 10/26/2000

Series 24

Date: 4/30/2007

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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