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William Bradford

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Norwell , MA
·CRD# 5434547·19 years registered

Professional Summary

William Bradford, who also goes by Bill Bradford, William O Bradford, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Norwell , Massachusetts and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. William has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

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Other Aliases

Bill Bradford, William O Bradford

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Years of Experience

19 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLCCurrent·CRD# 112058
RIA
Norwell , MA
June 24, 2026 - Present
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Current·CRD# 13109
BD
8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
June 15, 2026 - Present

Past

GRIMES & COMPANYPast·CRD# 109420
RIA
Westborough, MA
April 2, 2024 - November 24, 2025
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 13572
BD
Boston, MA
March 1, 2023 - March 20, 2024
CWM, LLCPast·CRD# 155344
RIA
Boston, MA
February 28, 2023 - March 20, 2024
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 283330
RIA
Boston, MA
June 8, 2022 - February 28, 2023
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
BD
Boston, MA
May 27, 2022 - February 28, 2023
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 39550
RIA
Norwell, MA
July 11, 2017 - May 31, 2022
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 39550
BD
Norwell, MA
July 10, 2017 - May 31, 2022
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 41791
RIA
Dedham, MA
August 5, 2013 - July 10, 2017
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 41791
BD
Dedham, MA
July 17, 2013 - July 10, 2017
TD AMERITRADE, INC.Past·CRD# 7870
RIA
Boston, MA
October 26, 2009 - February 19, 2013
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCPast·CRD# 111514
RIA
Boston, MA
October 26, 2009 - February 19, 2013
TD AMERITRADE, INC.Past·CRD# 7870
BD
Boston, MA
October 16, 2009 - February 19, 2013
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 19616
RIA
Norwell, MA
April 27, 2009 - July 22, 2009
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 19616
BD
Norwell, MA
January 1, 2008 - July 22, 2009
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.Past·CRD# 4
BD
Norwell, MA
November 30, 2007 - January 3, 2008

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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)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

297,074

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$195,426,321,479

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2026Cover PageReport
02/26/2026Cover PageReport
03/28/2025Cover PageReport
11/21/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 12/2007; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWM, LLC DBA CARSON PARTNERS - CRD # 155344; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM THAT PROVIDES PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING, AND ADDITIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES; START DATE: 03/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: offering advisory services; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWM, LLC DBA CARSON WEALTH; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 02/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING BROKERAGE AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO CLIENTS WHEN NEEDED; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: WILLIAM BRADFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 62 GATES ST #3, BOSTON, MA 02127; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR TAX PURPOSES; START DATE: 02/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWN AND MANAGE USING THIS COMPANY FOR ALL BUSINESS AND TAX PURSPOSES;

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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.
IAR
Massachusetts
(6/24/2026)

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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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2007About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2007About the Series 7 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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