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Michael Mclellan

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
FRISCO, TX
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CRD#: 2926340
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Professional summary


Michael Mclellan, who also goes by Michael Scott Mclellan, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Frisco, Texas and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Katy, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Michael Scott Mclellan

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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Experience


Current

November 27, 2019 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
FRISCO, TX
Current

November 27, 2019 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
Katy, TX
Past

August 13, 2019 - October 29, 2019

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107342
PLANO, TX
Past

January 8, 2018 - August 27, 2019

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

November 7, 2017 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
ADDISON, TX
Past

October 10, 2017 - August 27, 2019

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
ADDISON, TX
Past

February 8, 2017 - September 18, 2017

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 21, 2016 - January 20, 2017

GLP INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25450
FARMINGTON, MI
Past

December 3, 2014 - February 4, 2015

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

October 18, 2014 - February 3, 2015

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 13, 2000 - August 31, 2001

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

September 23, 1997 - June 20, 2000

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI

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
Texas
(11/27/2019)
IAR
Texas
(11/27/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/1/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Frisco, TX

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