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Daniel M. Goldfarb

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Solon, OH
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CRD#: 5012141
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Professional summary


Daniel Mark Goldfarb, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Dan Goldfarb, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Solon, Ohio and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Daniel has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dan Goldfarb

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Solon Chamber of Commerce; Solon, OH; Board of Directors/Secretary for Non-profit organization in support of local businesses; Participate in the Board's decision making for the Chamber of Commerce and take meeting minutes monthly; Volunteer position; no compensation. /// 2) College Consultants Group / Founder, Owner. Manage all aspects of Education Consulting business. Up to 20 hours per month; 0 during normal business hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

April 3, 2023 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Solon, OH
Current

October 27, 2023 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 13109
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

July 8, 2021 - April 3, 2023

PERSONAL CAPITAL ADVISORS CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 155172
Solon, OH
Past

May 29, 2020 - April 7, 2021

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
PEPPER PIKE, OH
Past

November 9, 2017 - July 13, 2020

RETURN ON LIFE WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 112879
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 10, 2017 - June 4, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BRECKSVILLE, OH
Past

June 6, 2016 - October 5, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Solon, OH
Past

May 3, 2016 - October 5, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Solon, OH
Past

December 13, 2005 - March 19, 2015

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past

December 13, 2005 - April 5, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
CHERRY HILL, NJ
Past

December 13, 2005 - March 19, 2015

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past

October 28, 2005 - November 9, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

October 4, 2005 - November 9, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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 - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(4/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/27/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/2/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 - (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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP PERSONAL STRATEGY(R) WRAP FEE PROGRAM (11/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts250,707
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 159,120,330,491

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
03/28/2025
Cover Page
11/21/2023

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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Solon, OH

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