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Keven J. Johnson

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Hampstead, NC
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CRD#: 1044633
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Professional summary


Keven Joe Johnson, who also goes by Keven J Johnson, Keven Joe Johnson, Keven Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Hampstead, North Carolina and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Keven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Keven has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Keven J Johnson | Keven Joe Johnson | Keven Johnson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 8, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Hampstead, NC
Current

November 8, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 13109
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

April 27, 2023 - October 31, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 23, 2023 - October 31, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 9, 2021 - August 8, 2022

ROBINHOOD FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165998
Tempe, AZ
Past

June 8, 2020 - June 16, 2021

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
Phoenix, AZ
Past

March 27, 2020 - July 30, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
Phoenix, AZ
Past

March 26, 2020 - June 8, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 2, 2019 - February 24, 2020

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 3, 2017 - February 24, 2020

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 28, 2016 - February 20, 2017

ADVANTAGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 39362
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 23, 2011 - July 10, 2014

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 8, 2011 - November 23, 2011

JEFFERIES BACHE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127733
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 24, 2011 - May 24, 2011

X-CHANGE FINANCIAL ACCESS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126201
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 19, 2009 - August 20, 2010

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 19, 2006 - February 10, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 2003 - December 12, 2005

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

April 3, 2002 - June 6, 2003

MF GLOBAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 6731
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 1999 - April 5, 2002

AUBREY G. LANSTON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 19695
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 22, 1993 - March 25, 1994

JPMSI

BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 1987 - January 23, 1992

DISCOUNT CORPORATION OF NEW YORK FUTURES

BD
CRD#: 13439

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".
EA
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ADVISED ASSETS GROUP INC | EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ADVISED ASSETS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058 / SEC#: 801-58105

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2000 Approved)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(11/8/2024)
RR
Alaska
(11/8/2024)
RR
Arizona
(11/8/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(11/8/2024)
RR
California
(11/8/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(11/8/2024)
RR
Delaware
(11/8/2024)
RR
Georgia
(11/8/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(11/8/2024)
RR
Idaho
(11/8/2024)
RR
Illinois
(11/8/2024)
RR
Indiana
(11/8/2024)
RR
Iowa
(11/8/2024)
RR
Kansas
(11/8/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(11/8/2024)
RR
Maine
(11/8/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/8/2024)
RR
Michigan
(11/8/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(11/8/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(11/8/2024)
RR
Missouri
(11/8/2024)
RR
Montana
(11/8/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(11/8/2024)
RR
Nevada
(11/8/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/8/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(11/8/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(11/8/2024)
RR
New York
(11/8/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(11/8/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/8/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(11/8/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/8/2024)
RR
Oregon
(11/8/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/8/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/8/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(11/8/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(11/8/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(11/8/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/10/2024)
RR
Utah
(11/8/2024)
RR
Vermont
(11/8/2024)
RR
Virginia
(11/8/2024)
RR
Washington
(11/8/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(11/8/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/8/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(11/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/14/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/24/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/12/1984
National Commodity Futures Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EA
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ADVISED ASSETS GROUP INC | EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | ADVISED ASSETS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058 / SEC#: 801-58105

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8515 East Orchard Rd 4t2, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 575-4977
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
822

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP PERSONAL STRATEGY(R) WRAP FEE PROGRAM (11/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts250,707
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 159,120,330,491

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
03/28/2025
Cover Page
11/21/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Hampstead, NC

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