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Erik J. Lehr

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Portland, OR 97205
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CRD#: 6087553
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Professional summary


Erik James Lehr, who also goes by Erik Lehr, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Portland, Oregon and DIRECTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Portland, Oregon.

Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Erik has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Erik Lehr

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.) Name of the other business: CAIA Society. Is the business investment-related? Yes. Address of the other business: 100 University Drive, Amherst, MA USA 01002. Nature of the other business: The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association is the global authority in alternative investment education. Position, title or relationship with the other business: Board Member - Seattle Chapter. Start date of your relationship: January 2017. Approximate number of hours/month devoted to the other business: 5 hours. Number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 0 hours. Brief description of duties relating to the other business: Voting member of the Seattle Chapter. We organize investment-related educational events. 2.) Name of other business: FinAbility. Is the business investment-related? Yes. Address: 5331 S Macadam Ave, Ste 258 PMB 1004, Portland, OR 97239; Nature of Business: An Oregon-based non-profit organization established to financially empower survivors of domestic abuse. Role in business: Treasurer of the Board of Directors. Start Date: April 2022; Approximate number of hours: 1 hour per month. Hours during securities trading hours: 0 hours. Brief description of duties: Attend BOD meetings; review and approve budget.

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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

November 22, 2013 - Present

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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

December 13, 2018 - Present

DIRECTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 805 Sw Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
RIA
CRD#: 171903
Portland, OR
Past

October 3, 2015 - December 15, 2017

DIRECTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 171903
SEATTLE, WA

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
Alaska
(12/14/2018)
IAR
California
(12/14/2018)
IAR
Oregon
(12/18/2017)
IAR
Texas
(12/14/2018)
IAR
Washington
(11/22/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/15/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

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

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Company Information


EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 152622Portland, OR 97205

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