Wells Fargo Advisors
21yrs
More experience than 62% of advisors in New York
31yrs
James Lang
Financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group
Based in East Rockaway, New York, James Lang is a fiduciary financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. James has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2026; before that, James spent a year at Strategic Advisers and a year at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning, investment management, and educational workshops and is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 4 advisors with offices in East Rockaway, and one of 4 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience31 years (since 1995)
How that compares ?Top 3% by experience at Empower Advisory Group
OfficeEast Rockaway, NY
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$565,063
Advisors at the firm1,978
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Empower Advisory Group
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesEducational seminars and workshops
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Licenses
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Career
- Apr 2026 – nowEmpower Advisory Group, LLCCurrent firm
- Mar 2025 – Mar 2026Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
- Apr 2024 – Mar 2025Fidelity Personal and Workplace AdvisorsPreviously
- Nov 2023 – Apr 2024UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
- 2018 – 2023Harrisdirect LLCPreviously
- May 2017 – Nov 2018MerrillPreviously
- Aug 2016 – Apr 2017HSBC Securities (usa) Inc.Previously
- 2010 – 2016MerrillPreviously
Earlier career (3 more)
- 2007 – 2009
- Apr 2005 – Feb 2007Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
- Jan 2005 – Feb 2005BNY Mellon Securities CorporationPreviously
Contact James
East Rockaway, NYOffice · Get directions Firm main line(866) 575-4977Headquarters: Empower Advisory Group · Greenwood Village, CO Firm websiteempower.com/eagIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call Empower Advisory Group at (866) 575-4977 and ask for James Lang. James works from the East Rockaway, NY office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 1995, about 31 years. Top 3% by experience at Empower Advisory Group.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is James a fiduciary?
James is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is James paid?
Empower Advisory Group reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask James for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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