Paul F. Kennedy

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

Shoreline, WA

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CRD#: 2461014

Professional summary

Paul F Kennedy, who also goes by Paul Freeman Kennedy, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Shoreline, Washington and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Paul has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Paul Freeman Kennedy

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 12, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Shoreline, WA

Current

May 12, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

CRD#: 13109

Greenwood Village, CO

Past

January 26, 2022 - April 22, 2026

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Seattle, WA

Past

January 26, 2022 - April 22, 2026

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

Seattle, WA

Past

March 8, 2018 - October 14, 2022

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

Seattle, WA

Past

March 8, 2018 - September 7, 2023

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

SEATTLE, WA

Past

March 8, 2018 - July 29, 2024

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

Seattle, WA

Past

October 6, 2016 - March 8, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 169988

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Past

January 13, 2015 - March 8, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

LYNNWOOD, WA

Past

December 19, 2014 - January 14, 2015

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18387

LAKEWOOD, WA

Past

October 29, 2014 - January 14, 2015

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387

LAKEWOOD, WA

Past

July 9, 2008 - January 15, 2009

STOCKCROSS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6670

SEATTLE, WA

Past

September 27, 2006 - July 28, 2008

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 42159

ARLINGTON, VA

Past

September 25, 2006 - July 28, 2008

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 29106

SEATTLE, WA

Past

June 10, 2003 - September 27, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Past

May 5, 1999 - September 27, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Past

April 16, 1998 - March 21, 1999

SEATTLE-NORTHWEST SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10639

SEATTLE, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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.

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Alabama
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Maine
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
(5/12/2026)

Vermont
(5/12/2026)

Virginia
(5/12/2026)

Washington
(5/12/2026)

IAR

Washington
(5/12/2026)

West Virginia
(5/12/2026)

Wisconsin
(5/12/2026)

Wyoming
(5/12/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/18/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/10/1999

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/29/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52

Date: 4/10/1998

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 1/26/2001

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 12/11/2000

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE FOR EMPOWER PREMIER IRA (9/22/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER PREMIER INVESTMENT ACCOUNT (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR EMPOWER MANAGED PORTFOLIOS (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE/MY TOTAL RETIREMENT (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	250,707
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 159,120,330,491

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
02/26/2026	Cover Page	Report
03/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Paul F. Kennedy

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Paul F Kennedy's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

SCOTTRADE, INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

STOCKCROSS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

HARRISDIRECT LLC

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

SEATTLE-NORTHWEST SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/18/2014

Series 63

Date: 5/10/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/29/2014

Series 52

Date: 4/10/1998

Series 10

Date: 1/26/2001

Series 9

Date: 12/11/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

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