Nicole E. Paradise

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP | Director, Financial Planning

Broad Brook, CT

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CRD#: 5233505

Professional summary

Nicole Elizabeth Paradise, who also goes by Nicole E Paradise, Nicole Elizabeth VIsel, Nicole E Visel, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Broad Brook, Connecticut and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Nicole is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Nicole has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Biography

Having worked in the financial services industry since 2006, I am an experienced and licensed Investment Advisor Representative, skilled in retirement planning and wealth management. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a strong customer service and advisory background to better assist my clients.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Nicole E Paradise | Nicole Elizabeth Visel | Nicole E Visel

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Education

Manchester Community College

Experience

Current

June 26, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Broad Brook, CT

Current

April 8, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 100 Federal St 18th Floor, Boston, MA 02110

CRD#: 13109

Boston, MA

Past

November 3, 2022 - April 4, 2025

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA

CRD#: 104510

FARMINGTON, CT

Past

February 11, 2020 - October 12, 2022

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 2882

WINDSOR, CT

Past

October 23, 2006 - January 3, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 34815

WINDSOR, CT

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.

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IAR

Connecticut
(6/26/2025)

Connecticut
(6/27/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

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 - ONLINE ADVICE & MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE FOR EMPOWER PREMIER IRA (9/22/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR EMPOWER MANAGED PORTFOLIOS (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP PERSONAL STRATEGY(R) WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/19/2025)

EMPOWER PREMIER INVESTMENT ACCOUNT (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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Nicole E. Paradise

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Nicole Elizabeth Paradise's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Education

Manchester Community College

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/18/2025

Series 66

Date: 1/23/2012

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/10/2010

Series 6

Date: 10/20/2006

Series 26

Date: 11/17/2008

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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