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Matthew B. Ellis

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Summerville, SC
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CRD#: 4878931
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Professional summary


Matthew Brian Ellis, who also goes by Matthew B Ellis, Matthew Ellis, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Summerville, South Carolina and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Matthew has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matthew B Ellis | Matthew Ellis

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Matthew Brian Ellis'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

April 9, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Summerville, SC
Current

March 27, 2024 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

April 6, 2023 - August 8, 2023

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
OAKDALE, MN
Past

March 30, 2023 - August 7, 2023

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
OAKDALE, MN
Past

March 4, 2021 - October 25, 2022

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 4, 2021 - October 25, 2022

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 2, 2016 - November 13, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 2, 2016 - November 13, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 14, 2016 - November 28, 2016

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 14, 2016 - November 28, 2016

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Chicago, IL
Past

July 14, 2016 - November 28, 2016

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 15, 2007 - June 24, 2016

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 4, 2005 - June 24, 2016

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 11, 2005 - April 29, 2005

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
(3/27/2024)
RR
Alaska
(3/27/2024)
RR
Arizona
(3/27/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(3/27/2024)
RR
California
(3/27/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(3/27/2024)
RR
Delaware
(3/27/2024)
RR
Georgia
(3/27/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(3/27/2024)
RR
Idaho
(3/27/2024)
RR
Illinois
(3/27/2024)
RR
Indiana
(3/27/2024)
RR
Iowa
(3/27/2024)
RR
Kansas
(3/27/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(3/27/2024)
RR
Maine
(3/27/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/27/2024)
RR
Michigan
(3/27/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(3/27/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(3/27/2024)
RR
Missouri
(3/27/2024)
RR
Montana
(3/27/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(3/27/2024)
RR
Nevada
(3/27/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/27/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(3/27/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(3/27/2024)
RR
New York
(3/27/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(3/27/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(3/27/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/27/2024)
RR
Oregon
(3/27/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/27/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/27/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(3/27/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(4/9/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(3/27/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(3/27/2024)
RR
Texas
(3/27/2024)
RR
Utah
(3/27/2024)
RR
Vermont
(3/27/2024)
RR
Virginia
(3/27/2024)
RR
Washington
(3/27/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(3/27/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/27/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(3/27/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/14/2007
Uniform Combined State 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
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/11/2006
General Securities Principal Examination
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

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Company Information


EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Summerville, SC

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