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John N. Christolini

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
HARTFORD, CT 06103
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CRD#: 4141296
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Professional summary


John Norman Christolini, who also goes by John N Christolini, John Norman Christolini, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Hartford, Connecticut and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Hartford, Connecticut.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John N Christolini | John Norman Christolini

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

April 3, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 280 Trumbull St., Hartford, CT 06103
RIA
CRD#: 112058
HARTFORD, CT
Current

April 3, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 280 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT 06103
BD
CRD#: 13109
Hartford, CT
Past

August 12, 2022 - April 1, 2024

PGIM INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105670
Hartford, CT
Past

October 26, 2006 - March 30, 2022

GLOBAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105812
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 26, 2006 - April 1, 2024

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 17, 2002 - October 26, 2006

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
MIDDLEBURY, CT
Past

April 14, 2000 - October 26, 2006

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
MIDDLEBURY, CT

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
Connecticut
(4/3/2024)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/7/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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 - ONLINE ADVICE & MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE FOR EMPOWER PREMIER IRA (9/22/2025)

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#: 112058Hartford, CT 06103

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