Kelly L. Willson

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

STRYKERSVILLE, NY

CRD#: 3031892

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Professional summary

Kelly Larae Willson, who also goes by Kelli Larae Bensink, Kelly Larae Bensink, Kelli Larae Willson, Kelly L Willson, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Strykersville, New York and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Kelly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kelly has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kelli Larae Bensink | Kelly Larae Bensink | Kelli Larae Willson | Kelly L Willson

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

June 17, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

STRYKERSVILLE, NY

Current

June 17, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

CRD#: 30999

LAKEWOOD, NY

Past

May 16, 2007 - February 7, 2008

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

Past

January 20, 2006 - April 18, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

Past

November 11, 2005 - April 18, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

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".

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.

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

Alabama
(6/17/2026)

Alaska
(6/17/2026)

Arizona
(6/17/2026)

Arkansas
(6/17/2026)

California
(6/17/2026)

Connecticut
(6/17/2026)

Delaware
(6/17/2026)

Georgia
(6/17/2026)

Hawaii
(6/17/2026)

Idaho
(6/17/2026)

Illinois
(6/17/2026)

Indiana
(6/17/2026)

Iowa
(6/17/2026)

Kansas
(6/17/2026)

Kentucky
(6/17/2026)

Maine
(6/17/2026)

Massachusetts
(6/17/2026)

Michigan
(6/17/2026)

Minnesota
(6/17/2026)

Mississippi
(6/17/2026)

Missouri
(6/17/2026)

Montana
(6/17/2026)

Nebraska
(6/17/2026)

Nevada
(6/17/2026)

New Hampshire
(6/17/2026)

New Jersey
(6/17/2026)

New Mexico
(6/17/2026)

New York
(6/17/2026)

IAR

New York
(6/17/2026)

North Carolina
(6/17/2026)

North Dakota
(6/17/2026)

Ohio
(6/17/2026)

Oklahoma
(6/17/2026)

Oregon
(6/17/2026)

Pennsylvania
(6/17/2026)

Rhode Island
(6/17/2026)

South Carolina
(6/17/2026)

South Dakota
(6/17/2026)

Tennessee
(6/17/2026)

Texas
(6/17/2026)

Utah
(6/17/2026)

Vermont
(6/17/2026)

Virginia
(6/17/2026)

Washington
(6/17/2026)

West Virginia
(6/17/2026)

Wisconsin
(6/17/2026)

Wyoming
(6/17/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/19/2006

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/10/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 10/7/2009

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 8/26/2008

General Securities Principal 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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Kelly L. Willson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

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AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

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NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/19/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/10/2005

Series 51

Date: 10/7/2009

Series 24

Date: 8/26/2008

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

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EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

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