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Joan L Check

CFP®
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Bedminster, NJ
·CRD# 3199748·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Joan L Check, CFP®, who also goes by Joan C Benkovic, Joan Benkovic, Joan L. Check, Joan C Terragni, Joan Check Terragni, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Bedminster, New Jersey and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Joan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Joan has worked at 17...

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Other Aliases

Joan C Benkovic, Joan Benkovic, Joan L. Check, Joan C Terragni, Joan Check Terragni

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2010

Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 112058
RIA
Bedminster, NJ
December 7, 2022 - Present
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13109
BD
Point Pleasant, NJ
December 6, 2022 - Present
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Edison, NJ
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Edison, NJ
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Wall, NJ
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ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 109524
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ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 18272
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Lakewood, NJ
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FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 103863
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Berlin, NJ
June 6, 2016 - December 2, 2016
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
RIA
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September 14, 2012 - June 9, 2014
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
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Brick, NJ
September 14, 2012 - June 9, 2014
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June 18, 2010 - February 1, 2012
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
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June 18, 2010 - February 1, 2012
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
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NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
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MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
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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 - SEC (11/22/2000 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

8515 East Orchard Rd 4t2, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone Number

(866) 575-4977

# of Employees

8,051

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP - ONLINE ADVICE & PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (5/15/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

297,074

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$195,426,321,479

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/26/2026Cover PageReport
03/28/2025Cover PageReport
11/21/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1) Check Insurance Agency LLC, a Property and Casualty Insurance Agency. Receiving trailing commissions only on previously sold business completed on or before March 2022. No solicitation or servicing of any business. 2) Selff / Executrix. Estate of friend Jo-Ellen Scalone.

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Connecticut
(12/6/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(12/6/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(12/7/2022)
RR
New York
(12/6/2022)

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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1999About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1999About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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