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Michael B. Halphen

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CRD#: 1852475
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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.

Michael Burr Halphen, who also goes by Michael Burr Halphen Jr, Michael Burr Jr Halphen, Michael Burr Halphen Jr Jr, Michael Burr Halphen Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 23 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Burr Halphen Jr | Michael Burr Jr Halphen | Michael Burr Halphen Jr Jr | Michael Burr Halphen Jr

Other business activities


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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


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None

Experience


Past

August 12, 2019 - August 12, 2020

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
KROTZ SPRINGS, LA
Past

August 12, 2019 - August 12, 2020

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

January 14, 2019 - August 12, 2019

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40637
OPELOUSAS, LA
Past

January 14, 2019 - August 12, 2019

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 40637
OPELOUSAS, LA
Past

August 3, 2018 - January 2, 2019

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
Beaumont, TX
Past

August 2, 2018 - January 2, 2019

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
Beaumont, TX
Past

June 10, 2016 - August 7, 2018

CAPITAL ONE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136865
Lake Charles, LA
Past

June 10, 2016 - August 7, 2018

CAPITAL ONE INVESTING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45744
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

November 26, 2014 - May 26, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

November 7, 2014 - May 26, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

October 28, 2009 - October 22, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BEAUMONT, TX
Past

October 28, 2009 - October 22, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BEAUMONT, TX
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 18, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
MIDLAND, TX
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 18, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
MIDLAND, TX
Past

July 31, 1993 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
MIDLAND, TX
Past

July 31, 1993 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
MIDLAND, TX
Past

August 4, 1988 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/7/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/3/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

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

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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058

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