Mark E. Leaf

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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CRD#: 5957221

Professional summary

Mark Eric Leaf, who also goes by Mark E Leaf, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Greenwood Village, Colorado and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Mark has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 23, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mark E Leaf

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 3, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

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

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Greenwood Village, CO

Current

July 3, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

CRD#: 13109

Greenwood Village, CO

Past

July 16, 2024 - April 29, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Aurora, CO

Past

July 16, 2024 - April 29, 2025

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

July 15, 2024 - April 29, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

July 15, 2024 - April 29, 2025

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

July 15, 2024 - April 29, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

October 12, 2020 - June 14, 2023

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

October 12, 2020 - June 14, 2023

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

October 22, 2015 - March 2, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

DENVER, CO

Past

August 28, 2015 - March 2, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

DENVER, CO

Past

July 10, 2013 - January 7, 2015

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

October 21, 2011 - July 5, 2013

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

ENGLEWOOD, CO

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

Colorado
(7/3/2025)

IAR

Colorado
(7/3/2025)

Kansas
(7/3/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/22/2015

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/21/2012

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: 10/19/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 23

Date: 12/23/2015

General Securities Principal Sales Supervisor

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 2/24/2012

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 12/8/2011

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module 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
03/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Mark E. Leaf

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Mark Eric Leaf's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/22/2015

Series 63

Date: 6/21/2012

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/19/2011

Series 23

Date: 12/23/2015

Series 10

Date: 2/24/2012

Series 9

Date: 12/8/2011

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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