John A. Pilkinton

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

North Richland Hills, TX

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CRD#: 5784201

Professional summary

John Allen Pilkinton, who also goes by John Allen Pilkinton, John Pilkinton, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in North Richland Hills, Texas and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. John has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John Allen Pilkinton | John Pilkinton

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 9, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #2: 8515 East Orchard Rd 4t2, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

RIA

CRD#: 112058

North Richland Hills, TX

Current

July 16, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

CRD#: 13109

Greenwood Village, CO

Past

October 29, 2024 - November 13, 2024

PEAK AMERICAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 145056

PLANO, TX

Past

July 11, 2024 - July 15, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 2881

Wichita Falls, TX

Past

July 10, 2024 - July 15, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

Wichita Falls, TX

Past

September 30, 2022 - December 26, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

September 30, 2022 - December 26, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

October 7, 2020 - December 2, 2021

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

Plano, TX

Past

September 3, 2020 - December 2, 2021

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

Plano, TX

Past

June 8, 2020 - June 16, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 5475

ADDISON, TX

Past

January 8, 2018 - June 16, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 5475

ADDISON, TX

Past

November 25, 2015 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 106352

ADDISON, TX

Past

November 25, 2015 - June 8, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 129035

ADDISON, TX

Past

June 1, 2015 - August 7, 2015

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX

Past

June 1, 2015 - August 7, 2015

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

May 5, 2014 - January 16, 2015

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

April 11, 2014 - January 15, 2015

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

June 7, 2010 - November 21, 2013

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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

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.

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

Alabama
(7/16/2025)

Alaska
(7/16/2025)

Arizona
(7/16/2025)

Arkansas
(7/16/2025)

California
(7/16/2025)

Connecticut
(7/16/2025)

Delaware
(7/16/2025)

Georgia
(7/16/2025)

Hawaii
(7/16/2025)

Idaho
(7/16/2025)

Illinois
(7/16/2025)

Indiana
(7/16/2025)

Iowa
(7/16/2025)

Kansas
(7/16/2025)

Kentucky
(7/16/2025)

Maine
(7/16/2025)

Massachusetts
(7/16/2025)

Michigan
(7/16/2025)

Minnesota
(7/16/2025)

Mississippi
(7/16/2025)

Missouri
(7/16/2025)

Montana
(7/16/2025)

Nebraska
(7/16/2025)

Nevada
(7/16/2025)

New Hampshire
(7/16/2025)

New Jersey
(7/16/2025)

New Mexico
(7/16/2025)

New York
(7/16/2025)

North Carolina
(7/16/2025)

North Dakota
(7/16/2025)

Oklahoma
(7/16/2025)

Oregon
(7/16/2025)

Pennsylvania
(7/16/2025)

Rhode Island
(7/16/2025)

South Carolina
(7/16/2025)

South Dakota
(7/16/2025)

Tennessee
(7/16/2025)

IAR

Texas
(7/9/2025)

Texas
(7/16/2025)

Utah
(7/16/2025)

Vermont
(7/16/2025)

Virginia
(7/16/2025)

Washington
(7/16/2025)

West Virginia
(7/16/2025)

Wisconsin
(7/16/2025)

Wyoming
(7/16/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/2/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/15/2010

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/16/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/4/2010

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

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 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
02/26/2026	Cover Page	Report
03/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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John A. Pilkinton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Allen Pilkinton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PEAK AMERICAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/2/2014

Series 63

Date: 6/15/2010

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/16/2012

Series 6

Date: 6/4/2010

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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