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Justin S. Palett

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
CHICAGO, IL
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CRD#: 5457986
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Professional summary

Justin S Palett, who also goes by Justin S Palett, Justin Samuel Palett, Justin Palett, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Justin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Justin has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Justin S Palett | Justin Samuel Palett | Justin Palett

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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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

May 6, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
CHICAGO, IL
Current

May 6, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

May 8, 2025 - November 10, 2025

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
Oak Brook, IL
Past

May 7, 2025 - November 10, 2025

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
Oak Brook, IL
Past

May 29, 2024 - April 2, 2025

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
EVANSTON, IL
Past

May 29, 2024 - April 2, 2025

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
EVANSTON, IL
Past

January 22, 2024 - April 24, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Deer Park, IL
Past

January 9, 2024 - April 11, 2024

SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126777
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

February 24, 2022 - December 15, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WESTCHESTER, IL
Past

February 24, 2022 - December 15, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
WESTCHESTER, IL
Past

January 6, 2021 - October 29, 2021

OTIUM FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 311588
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 18, 2016 - November 13, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 18, 2016 - November 13, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 14, 2015 - May 6, 2016

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 14, 2015 - May 6, 2016

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 20, 2011 - February 23, 2015

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

January 20, 2011 - February 23, 2015

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

June 8, 2009 - March 10, 2010

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137115
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

June 8, 2009 - March 10, 2010

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137115
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

June 20, 2008 - June 2, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
RIVERWOODS, IL
Past

January 25, 2008 - June 2, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
RIVERWOODS, IL

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

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
Illinois
(5/6/2026)
IAR
Illinois
(5/6/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/21/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/29/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/24/2008
General Securities Representative 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)
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#: 112058Chicago, IL

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