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James A. Nielsen

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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CRD#: 5426184
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Professional summary

James Albert Nielsen, who also goes by James Albert Nielson, James A Nielsen, is a registered financial professional currently at EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

James Albert Nielson | James A Nielsen

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 26, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

May 15, 2025 - November 7, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MANSFILED, PA
Past

May 15, 2025 - November 7, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MANSFILED, PA
Past

February 15, 2019 - May 15, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
Elmira Heights, NY
Past

February 4, 2019 - May 15, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
Elmira Heights, NY
Past

February 14, 2018 - February 1, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ELMIRA, NY
Past

February 14, 2018 - February 1, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ELMIRA, NY
Past

December 6, 2017 - February 14, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
ELMIRA, NY
Past

December 4, 2017 - February 14, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
ELMIRA, NY
Past

January 15, 2009 - November 22, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
CORNING, NY
Past

May 6, 2008 - November 22, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
CORNING, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
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

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Alabama
(11/26/2025)
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Alaska
(11/26/2025)
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Arizona
(11/26/2025)
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Arkansas
(11/26/2025)
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California
(11/26/2025)
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Connecticut
(11/26/2025)
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Delaware
(11/26/2025)
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Georgia
(11/26/2025)
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Hawaii
(11/26/2025)
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Idaho
(11/26/2025)
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Illinois
(11/26/2025)
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Indiana
(11/26/2025)
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Iowa
(11/26/2025)
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Kansas
(11/26/2025)
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Kentucky
(11/26/2025)
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Maine
(11/26/2025)
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Massachusetts
(11/26/2025)
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Michigan
(11/26/2025)
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Minnesota
(11/26/2025)
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Mississippi
(11/26/2025)
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Missouri
(11/26/2025)
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Montana
(11/26/2025)
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Nebraska
(11/26/2025)
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Nevada
(11/26/2025)
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New Hampshire
(11/26/2025)
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New Jersey
(11/26/2025)
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New Mexico
(11/26/2025)
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New York
(11/26/2025)
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North Carolina
(11/26/2025)
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North Dakota
(11/26/2025)
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Oklahoma
(11/26/2025)
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Oregon
(11/26/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(11/26/2025)
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Rhode Island
(11/26/2025)
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South Carolina
(11/26/2025)
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South Dakota
(11/26/2025)
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Tennessee
(11/26/2025)
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Texas
(11/26/2025)
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Utah
(11/26/2025)
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Vermont
(11/26/2025)
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Virginia
(11/26/2025)
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Washington
(11/26/2025)
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West Virginia
(11/26/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/26/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(11/26/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/30/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/5/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
AMERICAN CAPITAL PLANNING, INC. | MAZER, HOWARD BARRY | GWFS EQUITIES, INC. | EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BENEFITSCORP EQUITIES, INC. | BENEFITS COMMUNICATION CORPORATION

CRD#: 13109 / SEC#: , 8-33854

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Mailing Address
8525 East Orchard Road 2t3, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111-5002
Phone number
(303) 737-2657
Established
Delaware since 10/12/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASHAREHOLDER
BARRES, STEPHANIECOMPLIANCE OFFICER2203746
BRETON, HUGOBOARD DIRECTOR8128232
CHRISTOLINI, JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4141296
COCHRAN, SHANNON MARIECOMPLIANCE OFFICER4948393
CORDISCO, MEREDITHVP, COMPLIANCE8189199
CRAIG, CASEY RSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4680712
ETTINGER, ROBERT DANIELFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, VP, TREASURER5593259
HUDSON, BROCKETT RICEASSISTANT SECRETARY6520983
KAVAN, ADAMASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL7155499
LINTON, RICHARD HENRY JREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2107513
MCLEOD, DAVID GEORGEBOARD DIRECTOR3041563
MORRISON, DANIEL ARTHURSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4078410
PATEL, PALAKSECRETARY7665103
SECOR, STEPHANIE ANNEVP, COMPLIANCE1454139
SMOLEN, JOSEPH MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4100909
STILLMAN, STEVEN JAMESBOARD DIRECTOR4870117
WADDELL, CAROL ELAINECHAIR, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4867556

Disclosures

Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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