James H. Vandiver

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

Adairsville, GA

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CRD#: 4873638

Professional summary

James Herman Vandiver, who also goes by Jackson Herman Vandiver IV, Jackson Hermon Vandiver Iv, Jackson Hermon Vandiver, James Herman Vandiver Iv, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Adairsville, Georgia and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Jackson Herman Vandiver Iv | Jackson Hermon Vandiver Iv | Jackson Hermon Vandiver | James Herman Vandiver Iv

Other business activities

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1. MY SPIRIT LED LIFE. 501C3 NON FOR PROFIT RELIGIOUS ORG. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. PERSONAL HOME ADDRESS USED. PRES AND ONLY DONOR. NO RELATIONSHIP WITH OUTSIDE BUSINESS. OPENED OCT 2020. 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING NON TRADING HOURS. 100% OF DONATIONS SPENT ON HEBREW BIBLES WE SHIP OUT TO MESSIANIC MINISTRIES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 25, 2023 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Adairsville, GA

Current

April 21, 2023 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

CRD#: 13109

Greenwood Village, CO

Past

August 26, 2016 - June 3, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

WINFIELD, IL

Past

April 25, 2014 - April 22, 2021

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

RIA

CRD#: 163768

Wheaton, IL

Past

February 20, 2014 - January 28, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

WINFIELD, IL

Past

January 10, 2014 - June 3, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

WINFIELD, IL

Past

March 11, 2011 - December 24, 2013

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

WINFIELD, IL

Past

February 25, 2011 - December 24, 2013

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

WINFIELD, IL

Past

October 13, 2010 - March 3, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

WINFIELD, IL

Past

January 27, 2010 - August 26, 2010

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 114473

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

December 14, 2007 - June 3, 2008

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 14754

GENEVA, IL

Past

November 12, 2004 - August 23, 2005

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

CINCINNATI, OH

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

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.

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

Georgia
(4/25/2023)

IAR

Georgia
(4/25/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/10/2011

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/30/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/13/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/11/2004

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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James H. Vandiver

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Herman Vandiver's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/10/2011

Series 63

Date: 11/30/2004

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/13/2007

Series 6

Date: 11/11/2004

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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