Justin Buller has been Chief Compliance Officer & Member of Empirical Financial Services since January 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Justin Buller holds a Bachelor's in Finance from Seattle University.
Empirical Financial Services, LLC is a Seattle, WA firm with $8.43B under management, 2,400 clients and 57 advisers across 18 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Justin Buller is Chief Compliance Officer of Empirical Wealth Management, based in Bellevue, WA. He has served as a CCO since 2008 and has more than 25 years of investment management industry experience.
Justin Buller’s longest registration was 14 years at Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC (2005–2019). Before joining Empirical Financial Services in 2021, Justin Buller was registered through Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC.
- Empirical Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 5 yearsBellevue, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152622
- Directional Financial ServicesAlso current– present · 5 yearsSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 171903
- Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC– · 14 yearsSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 128990
Professional designations
Listed by Empirical Financial Services
- IACCP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Justin Buller is registered as an investment adviser representative in Washington, since January 2021.
- WashingtonSince 20 January 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 15 March 2005 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Justin Wyatt Buller
- CRD
- 2075899
- Firm
- Empirical Financial Services · CRD 152622
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer & Member
- Office
- 11100 NE 8th Street, Suite 820, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2006
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- empirical.net
Where does Justin Buller work?
Justin Buller has been Chief Compliance Officer & Member of Empirical Financial Services, LLC since January 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Justin Buller a financial advisor?
Yes. Justin Buller has a current investment-adviser registration in Washington, through Empirical Financial Services since January 2021.
How many years of experience does Justin Buller have?
Justin Buller has 20 years in the financial industry, since June 2006, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Justin Buller passed?
Justin Buller passed the Series 65 in March 2005.
Where did Justin Buller work before Empirical Financial Services?
Before Empirical Financial Services, Justin Buller was registered through Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC, March 2005 to October 2019.
Where is Justin Buller based?
Justin Buller’s registered office is in Bellevue, WA.
Is Justin Buller registered with FINRA?
No. Justin Buller has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Justin Buller’s record?
Search CRD 2075899 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Justin Buller’s full registration record.
Kenneth SmithChief Executive Officer & Member
Michael KellyPresident & Chief Wealth Strategist & Member
Lorne EnquistChief Financial Officer & Member
Hwa ParkChief Operating Officer & Member
Ethan BrogaDirector of Financial Planning & Member
James JonesDirector of Tax and Wealth Transfer & Member
Erik LehrChief Investment
Simon LiuChief Marketing Technology Officer & Member
Joseph Homer MercadoChief Business Development Officer & Member
Jaime WhiteChief Strategy Officer & Member
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