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Dustin M. Rue

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Portland, OR 97205
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CRD#: 5573209
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Professional summary


Dustin Michael Rue, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Portland, Oregon.

Dustin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Dustin has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Name of other business: Empirical Insurance, LLC. Is business investment-related: Yes. Address of other business: 1420 Fifth Ave., Suite 3150, Seattle, WA 98101. Nature of other business: Insurance planning services. Position/title/relationship: Affiliated Insurance Producer. Start date of relationship: 04/21022. Approximate number of hours/month devoted to other business: 1 hour. Number of hours devoted to the other business during securities trading hours: 1 hour. Duties related to other business: Recommend insurance products designed to address the life, disability, and long-term care insurance needs of clients.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

April 18, 2022 - Present

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 805 Sw Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
RIA
CRD#: 152622
Portland, OR
Past

February 5, 2016 - April 22, 2022

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
Portland, OR
Past

January 27, 2016 - April 22, 2022

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
Portland, OR
Past

May 15, 2013 - January 25, 2016

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 10, 2013 - January 25, 2016

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 10, 2013 - January 25, 2016

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
PORTLAND, OR
Past

October 1, 2012 - April 29, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
PORTLAND, OR
Past

October 1, 2012 - April 29, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
PORTLAND, OR
Past

January 30, 2012 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
PORTLAND, OR
Past

January 30, 2012 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
PORTLAND, OR
Past

March 10, 2011 - January 9, 2012

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
PORTLAND, OR
Past

March 10, 2011 - January 9, 2012

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
PORTLAND, OR
Past

September 18, 2009 - February 2, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PORTLAND, OR
Past

September 18, 2009 - February 2, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PORTLAND, OR
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 22, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PORTLAND, OR
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 22, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PORTLAND, OR
Past

October 15, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
PORTLAND, OR
Past

September 16, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PORTLAND, OR

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".
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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)

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
California
(4/18/2022)
IAR
Oregon
(4/18/2022)
IAR
Washington
(4/18/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/14/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/8/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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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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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
94

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE (11/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,402
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,701,226,120

Red Flags


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Company Information


EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 152622Portland, OR 97205

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