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John I. Graef

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CRD#: 4917777
JG
John Israel Graef

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Israel Graef was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. John had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Aliases

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

December 11, 2025 - January 14, 2026

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Phoenix, AZ
Past

September 18, 2025 - January 14, 2026

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

January 31, 2019 - December 6, 2020

GRAEF INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 292046
Phoenix, AZ
Past

January 13, 2012 - March 28, 2017

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 13, 2012 - March 28, 2017

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 29, 2011 - November 22, 2011

GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 114203
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 16, 2008 - August 25, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 16, 2008 - August 25, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 16, 2006 - December 19, 2007

PTI SECURITIES & FUTURES L. P.

RIA
CRD#: 29275
GLENDALE, AZ
Past

February 25, 2005 - December 19, 2007

PTI SECURITIES & FUTURES L. P.

BD
CRD#: 29275
GLENDALE, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/8/2025
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/3/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/28/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/18/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/18/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/14/2023
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/24/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 7/20/2008
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 6/29/2008
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

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)

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 Accounts250,707
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 159,120,330,491

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/26/2026
Cover Page
Report
03/28/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/21/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058

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