Louis A. Klos

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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CRD#: 5477822

Professional summary

Louis A Klos, who also goes by Louis F Klos, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Louis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Louis has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Louis F Klos

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.

DINOSAUR SAFARIS, INC. NOT AN INVESTMENT RELATED COMPANY. ADDRESS: 1603 US HIGHWAY 14 E. SHELL WY 82441. PURPOSE IS TO EXCAVATE AND SELL DINOSAUR BONES FROM THE JURASSIC PERIOD. I AM THE VICE PRESIDENT AND MINORITY STOCK HOLDER OF THE S-CORPORATION. MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN IN 2000 WHEN MY PARENTS GAVE THEIR SHARE OF THE COMPANY TO THEIR 8 CHILDREN. I CURRENTLY HAVE A 4% STAKE IN THE COMPANY AND SPEND LESS THAN 1 HOUR PER MONTH WORKING WITH THE PRESIDENT AND MAJORITY STOCK HOLDER BOB SIMON. NO HOURS ARE DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS. MY PRIMARY DUTIES ARE TO DISTRIBUTE THE ANNUAL TAX DOCUMENTS TO MY SIBLINGS AND INFORM THEM OF ALL CORRECSPONDENCE BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE PRESIDENT.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 20, 2014 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 8515 East Orchard Rd 4t2, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Greenwood Village, CO

Past

August 2, 2012 - October 14, 2014

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

July 14, 2010 - June 15, 2012

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 23189

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

July 7, 2010 - June 15, 2012

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA

CRD#: 108783

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

December 15, 2008 - November 25, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

SARASOTA, FL

Past

November 7, 2008 - November 25, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

SARASOTA, FL

Past

January 25, 2008 - September 12, 2008

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 305

TAMPA, FL

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Colorado
(11/20/2014)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/20/2014

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/27/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/14/2014

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/18/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/24/2008

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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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Louis A. Klos

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Louis A Klos's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/20/2014

Series 63

Date: 5/27/2008

SIE

Date: 10/14/2014

Series 7

Date: 11/18/2008

Series 6

Date: 1/24/2008

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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