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Mark Bret Umek

CFP®
EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Portland, OR
·CRD# 4593353·24 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark Bret Umek, CFP®, who also goes by Mark B Umek, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Portland, Oregon. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Mark has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mark B Umek

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 152622
RIA
805 Sw Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
May 16, 2018 - Present
FISHER INVESTMENTS·CRD# 107342
RIA
Camas, WA
January 23, 2015 - June 8, 2018
CAPITAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 133657
RIA
Poway, CA
May 10, 2012 - December 31, 2014
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
Sandpoint, ID
February 22, 2011 - December 31, 2014
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
BD
Sandpoint, ID
February 22, 2011 - December 31, 2014
QA3 FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 104957
RIA
San Diego, CA
December 9, 2008 - February 11, 2011
QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.·CRD# 14754
BD
San Diego, CA
December 9, 2008 - February 11, 2011
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
RIA
San Diego, CA
September 13, 2006 - December 8, 2008
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
San Diego, CA
August 4, 2006 - December 8, 2008
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 4173
BD
Indianapolis, IN
January 7, 2004 - December 31, 2004
METROPOLITAN INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14146
BD
Spokane, WA
August 22, 2003 - December 15, 2003
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
BD
Milwaukee, WI
October 17, 2002 - June 24, 2003

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Current Firm

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EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

EMPIRICAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 152622 / SEC#: 801-72168
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (2/23/2011 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (2/25/2011 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/23/2011 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (2/23/2011 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1420 5th Ave Suite 3150, Seattle, WA 98101

Phone Number

(206) 923-3474

# of Employees

94

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE (7/29/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

8,690

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$8,428,968,273

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Other business activities

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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".
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EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

EMPIRICAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 152622 / SEC#: 801-72168
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (2/23/2011 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (2/25/2011 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/23/2011 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (2/23/2011 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Alaska
(12/11/2019)
IAR
Idaho
(12/11/2019)
IAR
Texas
(12/11/2019)
IAR
Washington
(12/11/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2006About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2002About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Dec 2014About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2002About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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