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Michael Montalvo

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
WAKE FOREST, NC
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CRD#: 4146449
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Professional summary


Michael Montalvo, who also goes by Michael David Montalvo, Micheal Montalvo, Michael D Montalvo, Michael Montalvo, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Wake Forest, North Carolina and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael David Montalvo | Micheal Montalvo | Michael D Montalvo | Michael Montalvo

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.
Receiving insurance trailing commissions only on previously sold business completed on or before 09/30/2024. No solicitation or servicing of any business

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael Montalvo's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 21, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
WAKE FOREST, NC
Current

October 18, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
BD
CRD#: 13109
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

March 3, 2020 - October 8, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
RALEIGH, NC
Past

January 21, 2020 - October 8, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
RALEIGH, NC
Past

October 10, 2017 - August 9, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

October 4, 2017 - August 9, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

October 3, 2016 - September 14, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ
Past

October 3, 2016 - September 14, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ
Past

May 2, 2014 - April 11, 2016

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 2, 2014 - April 11, 2016

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 2014 - April 11, 2016

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 31, 2009 - April 29, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MONTVALE, NJ
Past

March 31, 2009 - April 29, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MONTVALE, NJ
Past

February 8, 2008 - November 20, 2008

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

February 8, 2008 - November 20, 2008

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

October 24, 2007 - November 20, 2008

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

August 23, 2007 - October 11, 2007

THE CONCORD EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14569
ISELIN, NJ
Past

January 27, 2006 - August 24, 2007

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
SADDLEBROOK, NJ
Past

July 1, 2005 - December 2, 2005

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 1, 2005 - December 2, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 12, 2004 - June 30, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

March 31, 2004 - October 15, 2004

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

August 29, 2003 - April 6, 2004

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 15, 2000 - October 11, 2001

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 4, 2000 - November 20, 2000

BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18969
BOCA RATON, FL

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
Alabama
(10/18/2024)
RR
Alaska
(10/21/2024)
RR
Arizona
(10/31/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(10/23/2024)
RR
California
(10/21/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(10/21/2024)
RR
Delaware
(10/29/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/21/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(10/21/2024)
RR
Idaho
(10/22/2024)
RR
Illinois
(11/6/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/21/2024)
RR
Iowa
(10/21/2024)
RR
Kansas
(10/21/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(10/25/2024)
RR
Maine
(10/21/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/18/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/23/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(10/18/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(10/25/2024)
RR
Missouri
(10/22/2024)
RR
Montana
(10/23/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(10/18/2024)
RR
Nevada
(10/18/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/21/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/21/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(10/21/2024)
RR
New York
(10/18/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/18/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/21/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(10/21/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/21/2024)
RR
Oregon
(10/26/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/21/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/21/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/21/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(10/21/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(10/21/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/18/2024)
RR
Utah
(10/21/2024)
RR
Vermont
(10/18/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/22/2024)
RR
Washington
(10/18/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(10/24/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/22/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(10/18/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/7/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law 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

Red Flags


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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Wake Forest, NC

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