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Mia Zhao

Mia Zhao

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CRD#: 7578011
Mia Zhao

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Mia Zhao, CFP®, who also goes by Wen Zhao, was a registered financial professional .

Mia is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2022. Mia had worked at 1 firm .

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Wen Zhao

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)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

June 14, 2022 - November 3, 2022

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 152622
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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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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#: 152622

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