Thomas May

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

Van Buren Twp, MI

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CRD#: 3269143

Professional summary

Thomas May, who also goes by Thomas May Jr, Tom May, Thomas May, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Van Buren Twp, Michigan and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Thomas has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Thomas May Jr | Tom May | Thomas May

Other business activities

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Self / Bookkeeper. Complete financial recordkeeping for small businesses. 60 hours per month; 0 hours per month during normal business hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 21, 2022 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Van Buren Twp, MI

Current

April 4, 2022 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

Fort Wayne, IN

Past

January 5, 2022 - April 4, 2022

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 18353

NEWARK, NJ

Past

February 16, 2021 - January 10, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

TROY, MI

Past

February 16, 2021 - January 10, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

TROY, MI

Past

February 20, 2019 - February 24, 2021

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8099

LIVONIA, MI

Past

July 3, 2017 - February 24, 2021

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099

LIVONIA, MI

Past

June 21, 2016 - May 2, 2017

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109524

West Bloomfield, MI

Past

June 10, 2016 - May 2, 2017

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

West Bloomfield, MI

Past

September 24, 2010 - August 7, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

TROY, MI

Past

February 26, 2009 - August 7, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

TROY, MI

Past

May 27, 2008 - December 11, 2008

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17490

DETROIT, MI

Past

July 25, 2007 - March 17, 2008

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863

SOUTHFIELD, MI

Past

January 31, 2003 - January 11, 2007

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 20373

SOUTHFIELD, MI

Past

March 22, 2001 - September 9, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 21, 1999 - March 20, 2001

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

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

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

Michigan
(4/4/2022)

IAR

Michigan
(12/21/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/20/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/23/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/21/1999

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: 9/20/1999

General Securities Representative 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
03/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Thomas May

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Thomas May's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/20/2010

Series 65

Date: 4/23/2001

Series 63

Date: 9/21/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/20/1999

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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