JB
Joseph M. Branley
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
UNION CITY, CA
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CRD#: 4206726
JB
Professional summary
Joseph Michael Branley, who also goes by Joe Branley, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Union City, California and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joe Branley
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 2, 2024 - Present
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 112058
UNION CITY, CA
Current
October 31, 2023 - Present
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111BD
CRD#: 13109
Greenwood Village, CO
Past
July 13, 2018 - July 9, 2021
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
BOSTON, MA
Past
April 26, 2001 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
PALO ALTO, CA
Past
September 8, 2000 - July 9, 2021
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
PALO ALTO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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EA
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
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.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
Alabama(12/18/2023)
RR
Alaska(12/26/2023)
RR
Arizona(12/21/2023)
RR
Arkansas(1/8/2024)
RR
California(12/18/2023)
IAR
California(2/2/2024)
RR
Connecticut(12/19/2023)
RR
Delaware(12/22/2023)
RR
Georgia(12/18/2023)
RR
Hawaii(12/18/2023)
RR
Idaho(12/15/2023)
RR
Illinois(12/19/2023)
RR
Indiana(1/23/2024)
RR
Iowa(12/18/2023)
RR
Kansas(12/18/2023)
RR
Kentucky(12/20/2023)
RR
Maine(12/21/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(12/19/2023)
RR
Michigan(12/19/2023)
RR
Minnesota(12/26/2023)
RR
Mississippi(12/19/2023)
RR
Missouri(12/15/2023)
RR
Montana(12/19/2023)
RR
Nebraska(12/15/2023)
RR
Nevada(12/19/2023)
RR
New Hampshire(12/20/2023)
RR
New Jersey(12/22/2023)
RR
New Mexico(12/19/2023)
RR
New York(12/21/2023)
RR
North Carolina(12/18/2023)
RR
North Dakota(12/18/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(12/18/2023)
RR
Oregon(12/15/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/18/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(12/19/2023)
RR
South Carolina(12/20/2023)
RR
South Dakota(12/18/2023)
RR
Tennessee(12/18/2023)
RR
Texas(12/16/2023)
RR
Utah(12/18/2023)
RR
Vermont(12/18/2023)
RR
Virginia(12/18/2023)
RR
Washington(12/18/2023)
RR
West Virginia(12/20/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(12/18/2023)
RR
Wyoming(12/19/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/24/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
EA
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ADVISED ASSETS GROUP INC | EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ADVISED ASSETS GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 112058 / SEC#: 801-58105
RIA
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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
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 | ||
| 11/21/2023 |
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