Darryl K. Goolsby

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

CYPRESS, TX

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CRD#: 4769740

Professional summary

Darryl Keith Goolsby is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Cypress, Texas and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Katy, Texas.

Darryl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Darryl has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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DARSTENS POSITION: Partner NATURE: Darstens is intended to be a business engaging in public speaking, online courses, and relationship counseling. This business will be a partnership between my wife and I where we intend to write and sell books to go along with the above. The focus of Darstens centered around us using our expertise to help families enhance the 3 M's, their marriages, their money, and their medical condition (Marriage, Money, and Medicine). We provide the information, education, and support to help couples in these areas. Our income will come from fees charges for speaking and the sale of books and courses designed around our theme of "enhancing the marital experience." INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/18/2021 ADDRESS: 14519 Middle Bluff Trl, Cypress TX 77429, United States DESCRIPTION: My duties will include writing, public speaking, and coaching of couples.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 13, 2023 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

CYPRESS, TX

Current

March 13, 2023 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

Katy, TX

Past

October 14, 2022 - February 27, 2023

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 107319

Cypress, TX

Past

October 13, 2022 - February 27, 2023

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 32205

HARRISON, NY

Past

August 20, 2014 - October 7, 2022

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 42803

HOUSTON, TX

Past

July 9, 2009 - October 7, 2022

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 13, 2009 - February 6, 2009

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

CRD#: 17086

HOUSTON, TX

Past

October 31, 2006 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 31, 2006 - February 29, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

August 25, 2005 - August 15, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 28, 2004 - August 19, 2005

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 7369

HOUSTON, TX

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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Texas
(3/13/2023)

IAR

Texas
(3/13/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/19/2014

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/31/2005

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: 7/16/2015

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/27/2004

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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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Darryl K. Goolsby

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Darryl Keith Goolsby's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/19/2014

Series 63

Date: 8/31/2005

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/16/2015

Series 6

Date: 5/27/2004

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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