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Darryl Keith Goolsby

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

CYPRESS, TX

·CRD# 4769740·22 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 112058

RIA

Cypress, TX

March 13, 2023 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13109

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July 9, 2009 - October 7, 2022

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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 - SEC (11/22/2000 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

8515 East Orchard Rd 4t2, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone Number

(866) 575-4977

# of Employees

8,051

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (5/15/2026)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR EMPOWER MANAGED PORTFOLIOS (5/15/2026)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE (5/15/2026)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP PERSONAL STRATEGY(R) WRAP FEE PROGRAM (5/15/2026)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE FOR EMPOWER PREMIER IRA (5/15/2026)

EMPOWER PREMIER INVESTMENT ACCOUNT (5/15/2026)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE/MY TOTAL RETIREMENT (5/15/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

297,074

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$195,426,321,479

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
02/26/2026	Cover Page	Report
03/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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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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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

RR

Alabama
(5/7/2026)

RR

Alaska
(5/11/2026)

RR

Arizona
(5/19/2026)

RR

Arkansas
(5/12/2026)

RR

California
(5/7/2026)

RR

Connecticut
(5/7/2026)

RR

Delaware
(5/7/2026)

RR

District of Columbia
(5/11/2026)

RR

Georgia
(5/8/2026)

RR

Hawaii
(7/16/2026)

RR

Idaho
(5/7/2026)

RR

Illinois
(5/13/2026)

RR

Indiana
(5/13/2026)

RR

Iowa
(5/8/2026)

RR

Kansas
(5/7/2026)

RR

Kentucky
(5/8/2026)

RR

Maine
(5/7/2026)

RR

Massachusetts
(5/8/2026)

RR

Michigan
(5/11/2026)

RR

Minnesota
(5/7/2026)

RR

Mississippi
(5/7/2026)

RR

Missouri
(5/7/2026)

RR

Montana
(5/14/2026)

RR

Nebraska
(5/8/2026)

RR

Nevada
(5/8/2026)

RR

New Hampshire
(5/12/2026)

RR

New Jersey
(5/7/2026)

RR

New Mexico
(5/8/2026)

RR

New York
(5/7/2026)

RR

North Carolina
(5/12/2026)

RR

North Dakota
(5/12/2026)

RR

Oklahoma
(5/18/2026)

RR

Oregon
(5/18/2026)

RR

Pennsylvania
(5/11/2026)

RR

Rhode Island
(5/8/2026)

RR

South Carolina
(5/7/2026)

RR

South Dakota
(5/7/2026)

RR

Tennessee
(5/8/2026)

RR

Texas
(3/13/2023)

IAR

Texas
(3/13/2023)

RR

Utah
(5/7/2026)

RR

Vermont
(5/7/2026)

RR

Virginia
(5/8/2026)

RR

Washington
(5/7/2026)

RR

West Virginia
(5/14/2026)

RR

Wisconsin
(5/8/2026)

RR

Wyoming
(5/8/2026)

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Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2014About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2005About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2015About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 2004About the Series 6 exam

FINRA

SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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