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Carl E. Merritt

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Atlanta, GA
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CRD#: 6051290
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Professional summary

Carl Edward Merritt, who also goes by Carl Merritt, Carl E Merrit, Carl E Merritt, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Carl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Carl has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 52 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Carl Merritt | Carl E Merrit | Carl E Merritt

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.
Name: Kaizen Travels LLC Position: Co-Founder Nature: The organization is a travel club where my wife Ashley and I plan a group trip each year. We are not travel agents and no products/services are offered. The trip is "social" and group members attend to meet new people and enjoy vacation with like-minded individuals. Investment Related: No Hours: 10 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 06/27/2018 Address: Home Address, Atlanta GA 30331, United States Description: Coordinate the hotel reservations for group members

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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

August 12, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Atlanta, GA
Current

August 8, 2025 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 201, Columbia, SC 29223
BD
CRD#: 13109
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

August 2, 2024 - July 14, 2025

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
Atlanta, GA
Past

July 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
Atlanta, GA
Past

February 16, 2023 - July 20, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
Atlanta, GA
Past

February 16, 2023 - July 20, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Atlanta, GA
Past

September 15, 2017 - February 3, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
FRONTENAC, MO
Past

January 13, 2014 - April 15, 2016

FIRST CLEARING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17344
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 13, 2013 - February 3, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
FRONTENAC, MO

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
Georgia
(8/8/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(8/12/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/15/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/8/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52
Date: 2/18/2014
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/13/2013
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
03/28/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/21/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 112058Atlanta, GA

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