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Michael A. Pieza

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Parker, CO
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CRD#: 2714380
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Professional summary


Michael A Pieza, who also goes by Michael A Pieza, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Parker, Colorado and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4, Series 53, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Michael A Pieza

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 2, 2019 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Parker, CO
Current

October 3, 2019 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

March 13, 2013 - June 2, 2015

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DENVER, CO
Past

February 7, 2013 - June 2, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
DENVER, CO
Past

November 16, 2012 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
DENVER, CO
Past

November 16, 2012 - June 2, 2015

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
DENVER, CO
Past

October 18, 2012 - June 2, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
DENVER, CO
Past

October 18, 2012 - June 2, 2015

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
DENVER, CO
Past

May 6, 2008 - May 29, 2019

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
DENVER, CO
Past

May 6, 2008 - May 29, 2019

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
DENVER, CO
Past

April 14, 2005 - May 12, 2008

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
DENVER, CO
Past

August 25, 2000 - December 10, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

June 16, 1999 - July 12, 2000

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

April 29, 1997 - February 3, 1999

BROKERAGE ADMINISTRATORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 37432
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

March 6, 1996 - October 10, 1996

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
KANSAS CITY, MO

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


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

IAR
Colorado
(10/2/2019)
RR
Colorado
(10/3/2019)
RR
Kansas
(10/3/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/12/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/29/2010
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/8/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/21/1997
General Securities Principal Examination
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

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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Parker, CO

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