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Douglas B. Hortness

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Sioux Falls, SD
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CRD#: 4408943
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Professional summary


Douglas Blake Hortness, who also goes by Douglas Blake Hortness, Douglas Hortness, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Douglas has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Douglas Blake Hortness | Douglas Hortness

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Douglas Blake Hortness's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 30, 2022 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Sioux Falls, SD
Current

January 24, 2022 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 13109
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

January 5, 2021 - March 30, 2021

FBD ASSET MGMT

RIA
CRD#: 307216
Bloomington, MN
Past

January 20, 2017 - November 3, 2020

INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111516
Sioux Falls, SD
Past

January 20, 2017 - November 3, 2020

INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20289
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

September 29, 2015 - November 1, 2016

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

December 22, 2008 - September 25, 2009

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
TEA, SD
Past

July 7, 2008 - December 1, 2008

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

November 18, 2003 - May 25, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 2003 - May 25, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 26, 2003 - November 14, 2003

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

August 7, 2001 - June 28, 2002

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
(2/8/2022)
RR
Alaska
(2/7/2022)
RR
Arizona
(2/4/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(2/4/2022)
RR
California
(1/25/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(1/24/2022)
RR
Delaware
(2/16/2022)
RR
Georgia
(1/25/2022)
RR
Hawaii
(2/11/2022)
RR
Idaho
(1/25/2022)
RR
Illinois
(3/16/2022)
RR
Indiana
(2/4/2022)
RR
Iowa
(1/25/2022)
RR
Kansas
(1/24/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(2/10/2022)
RR
Maine
(1/25/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/25/2022)
RR
Michigan
(1/26/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(2/11/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(2/7/2022)
RR
Missouri
(1/24/2022)
RR
Montana
(1/24/2022)
RR
Nebraska
(2/4/2022)
RR
Nevada
(2/9/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/25/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(2/4/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(2/8/2022)
RR
New York
(2/10/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(1/25/2022)
RR
North Dakota
(2/7/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/7/2022)
RR
Oregon
(1/24/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/25/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/7/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(3/9/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(2/4/2022)
IAR
South Dakota
(6/30/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(2/11/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/24/2022)
RR
Utah
(1/27/2022)
RR
Vermont
(2/4/2022)
RR
Virginia
(1/24/2022)
RR
Washington
(2/4/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(2/7/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/24/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(2/7/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/9/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/17/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP PERSONAL STRATEGY(R) WRAP FEE PROGRAM (11/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts250,707
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 159,120,330,491

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
03/28/2025
Cover Page
11/21/2023

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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Sioux Falls, SD

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