About Us | Empire Financial Firm LLC
About Us

Our Story,
Your Future.

For over sixteen years, Empire Financial Firm LLC has guided clients through every market cycle — with expertise, transparency, and a genuine commitment to their financial wellbeing.

Founded 2008SEC Registered RIAFiduciary Standard1,200+ Clients$2.4B+ Managed16+ Years ExperienceCFP® & CFA® AdvisorsNo Hidden Commissions Founded 2008SEC Registered RIAFiduciary Standard1,200+ Clients$2.4B+ Managed16+ Years ExperienceCFP® & CFA® AdvisorsNo Hidden Commissions
Who We Are

A Legacy Built on Trust
and Excellence.

Founded in 2008 in the heart of New York City, Empire Financial Firm LLC was established with a singular mission: to provide institutional-grade financial advisory services to individuals, families, and businesses who deserve the best.

Through market booms and economic downturns alike, our firm has remained steadfast in its commitment to protecting and growing the wealth of every client we serve. We are a fee-based, fiduciary investment advisory firm registered with the SEC — legally obligated to put your interests first, always.

Today, Empire Financial Firm LLC manages over $2.4 billion in client assets across a diverse range of financial strategies. Our team of Certified Financial Planners, Chartered Financial Analysts, and licensed estate planning specialists brings together deep expertise across every dimension of personal and corporate finance.

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$2.4B+
Assets Under Management
1,200+
Clients Served Nationwide
16+
Years of Excellence
98%
Client Retention Rate
Our Mission

What Drives
Everything We Do.

Our mission is straightforward: to provide every client with a clear, actionable financial roadmap — and then walk alongside them as they pursue it. We believe wealth management is not a product; it is a relationship built on trust, transparency, and relentless attention to your unique financial situation.

We measure our success not by assets under management, but by the confidence and peace of mind our clients feel about their financial futures.

Our Core Values

The Principles That
Guide Every Decision.

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    Integrity First

    Complete transparency in all fees, strategies, and communications — always.

  • 🏆

    Relentless Excellence

    Our team is held to the highest professional standards with ongoing education requirements.

  • 👤

    Client-First Philosophy

    Every decision we make is guided by what is genuinely in the best interest of our clients.

  • 🔭

    Long-Term Thinking

    Strategies designed to weather market cycles and deliver sustainable, durable results.

Leadership Team

Meet the Advisors Behind
Your Financial Plan.

JE

James Empire

Founder & CEO · CFP®, CFA®

20+ years in wealth management. Former Senior Portfolio Manager at Goldman Sachs. Specializes in high-net-worth estate and tax planning strategies.

SC

Sarah Collins

Chief Investment Officer · CFA®

15 years of institutional portfolio management. Leads our investment committee and oversees all portfolio strategy and risk management decisions.

MR

Marcus Reid

Director of Financial Planning · CFP®

Expert in retirement income planning and tax-efficient wealth transfer. Previously led financial planning at Merrill Lynch Private Banking.

Regulatory & Compliance

Fully Registered,
Fully Accountable.

Empire Financial Firm LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and maintains full compliance with all applicable federal and state financial regulations. Our firm adheres to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and is subject to SEC oversight.

Our advisors hold applicable FINRA licenses and professional designations. We maintain comprehensive errors & omissions insurance and follow strict data privacy standards in compliance with applicable federal law.

Credentials & Designations

Qualifications You
Can Rely On.

SEC Registered RIA
CFP® Certified
CFA® Chartered
FINRA Licensed
CPA Credentialed
Investment Advisers Act 1940
E&O Insurance
Fiduciary Duty

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