Michael E. Nelson

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

Prior Lake, MN

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CRD#: 4561297

Professional summary

Michael E Nelson, who also goes by Michael E Nelson, Michael Ernest Nelson, Michael Nelson, Mike Ernest Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Prior Lake, Minnesota 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 2002. Michael has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael E Nelson | Michael Ernest Nelson | Michael Nelson | Mike Ernest Nelson

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 21, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Prior Lake, MN

Current

January 21, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

CRD#: 13109

Greenwood Village, CO

Past

September 18, 2024 - January 5, 2026

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

Chanhassen, MN

Past

September 18, 2024 - January 5, 2026

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

Chanhassen, MN

Past

September 5, 2023 - September 27, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

Bloomington, MN

Past

November 23, 2022 - September 27, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

Bloomington, MN

Past

November 1, 2021 - September 5, 2023

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 42159

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Past

November 1, 2021 - September 5, 2023

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 29106

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Past

June 23, 2021 - October 18, 2021

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

May 31, 2021 - October 18, 2021

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

May 7, 2019 - April 9, 2021

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 421

MINNETONKA, MN

Past

May 7, 2019 - April 9, 2021

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

MINNETONKA, MN

Past

August 8, 2018 - November 27, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

MOUND, MN

Past

August 8, 2018 - November 27, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

MOUND, MN

Past

April 15, 2017 - March 7, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 169988

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Past

December 16, 2008 - March 7, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

BLAINE, MN

Past

July 31, 2002 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

July 31, 2002 - June 17, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

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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
(1/21/2026)

Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
(1/21/2026)

California
(1/21/2026)

Connecticut
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Delaware
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
(1/21/2026)

Indiana
(1/21/2026)

Iowa
(1/21/2026)

Kansas
(1/21/2026)

Kentucky
(1/21/2026)

Maine
(1/21/2026)

Massachusetts
(1/21/2026)

Michigan
(1/21/2026)

Minnesota
(1/21/2026)

IAR

Minnesota
(1/21/2026)

Mississippi
(1/21/2026)

Missouri
(1/21/2026)

Montana
(1/21/2026)

Nebraska
(1/21/2026)

Nevada
(1/21/2026)

New Hampshire
(1/21/2026)

New Jersey
(1/21/2026)

New Mexico
(1/21/2026)

New York
(1/21/2026)

North Carolina
(1/21/2026)

North Dakota
(1/21/2026)

Oklahoma
(1/21/2026)

Oregon
(1/21/2026)

Pennsylvania
(1/21/2026)

Rhode Island
(1/21/2026)

South Carolina
(1/21/2026)

South Dakota
(1/21/2026)

Tennessee
(1/21/2026)

Texas
(1/21/2026)

Utah
(1/21/2026)

Vermont
(1/21/2026)

Virginia
(1/21/2026)

Washington
(1/21/2026)

West Virginia
(1/21/2026)

Wisconsin
(1/21/2026)

Wyoming
(1/21/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/15/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/6/2002

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: 6/25/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/30/2002

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Michael E. Nelson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

HARRISDIRECT LLC

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

SCOTTRADE, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/15/2017

Series 63

Date: 9/6/2002

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/25/2003

Series 6

Date: 7/30/2002

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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