Craig A. Birk

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

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CRD#: 5838518

Professional summary

Craig Alan Birk, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Craig has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

April 3, 2023 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

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

RIA

CRD#: 112058

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

October 20, 2011 - April 3, 2023

PERSONAL CAPITAL ADVISORS CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 155172

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

May 24, 2011 - July 6, 2011

PERSONAL CAPITAL ADVISORS CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 155172

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

October 13, 2010 - April 1, 2011

FOLIOBOOST, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 154946

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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

California
(4/3/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/18/2010

Uniform Investment Adviser Law 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 - 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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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

PERSONAL CAPITAL ADVISORS CORPORATION

PERSONAL CAPITAL ADVISORS CORPORATION

FOLIOBOOST, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/18/2010

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

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