Kelly J. Romano

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Portland, OR 97205

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CRD#: 4849823

Professional summary

Kelly Jane Romano, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Portland, Oregon.

Kelly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kelly has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2010

Experience

Current

January 13, 2026 - Present

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 805 Sw Broadway, Suite 2400, Portland, OR 97205

RIA

CRD#: 152622

Portland, OR

Past

September 18, 2018 - December 9, 2025

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA

RIA

CRD#: 109729

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

June 2, 2005 - December 3, 2009

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

SEATTLE, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

EMPIRICAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 152622 / SEC#: 801-72168

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2011 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Oregon
(1/13/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/30/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/30/2005

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 9/12/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/1/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

EMPIRICAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 152622 / SEC#: 801-72168

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2011 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1420 5th Ave Suite 3150, Seattle, WA 98101

Mailing Address

Phone number

(206) 923-3474

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE (11/7/2025)

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT (11/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	8,402
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,701,226,120

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Kelly J. Romano

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/30/2005

Series 63

Date: 9/30/2005

SIE

Date: 9/12/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/1/2005

Current Firm

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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