Kenneth L. Banks

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP

Leander, TX

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CRD#: 6091918

Professional summary

Kenneth Lavon Banks, who also goes by Kenneth L Banks, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Leander, Texas and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Kenneth has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases

Kenneth L Banks

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

June 25, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

Leander, TX

Current

June 25, 2026 - Present

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

CRD#: 13109

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

February 28, 2025 - June 1, 2026

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863

AUSTIN, TX

Past

January 6, 2025 - March 3, 2025

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109524

Pfugerville, TX

Past

January 6, 2025 - March 3, 2025

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

Pflugerville, TX

Past

July 5, 2022 - September 23, 2024

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

PFLUGERVILLE, TX

Past

July 5, 2022 - September 23, 2024

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

PFLUGERVILLE, TX

Past

September 16, 2021 - June 15, 2022

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

September 16, 2021 - June 15, 2022

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

January 8, 2018 - July 8, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 5475

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

April 30, 2014 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 106352

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

April 30, 2014 - June 22, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 129035

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

January 15, 2014 - April 8, 2014

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 611

LITTLE ROCK, AR

Past

October 1, 2013 - April 8, 2014

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 611

LITTLE ROCK, AR

Past

January 23, 2013 - May 9, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

LITTLE ROCK, AR

Past

October 11, 2012 - May 9, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

LITTLE ROCK, AR

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
(6/25/2026)

Alaska
(6/25/2026)

Arizona
(6/25/2026)

Arkansas
(6/25/2026)

California
(6/25/2026)

Connecticut
(6/25/2026)

Delaware
(6/25/2026)

Georgia
(6/25/2026)

Hawaii
(6/25/2026)

Idaho
(6/25/2026)

Illinois
(6/25/2026)

Indiana
(6/25/2026)

Iowa
(6/25/2026)

Kansas
(6/25/2026)

Kentucky
(6/25/2026)

Maine
(6/25/2026)

Massachusetts
(6/25/2026)

Michigan
(6/25/2026)

Minnesota
(6/25/2026)

Mississippi
(6/25/2026)

Missouri
(6/25/2026)

Montana
(6/25/2026)

Nebraska
(6/25/2026)

Nevada
(6/25/2026)

New Hampshire
(6/25/2026)

New Jersey
(6/25/2026)

New Mexico
(6/25/2026)

New York
(6/25/2026)

North Carolina
(6/25/2026)

North Dakota
(6/25/2026)

Oklahoma
(6/25/2026)

Oregon
(6/25/2026)

Pennsylvania
(6/25/2026)

Rhode Island
(6/25/2026)

South Carolina
(6/25/2026)

South Dakota
(6/25/2026)

Tennessee
(6/25/2026)

Texas
(6/25/2026)

IAR

Texas
(6/25/2026)

Utah
(6/25/2026)

Vermont
(6/25/2026)

Virginia
(6/25/2026)

Washington
(6/25/2026)

West Virginia
(6/25/2026)

Wisconsin
(6/25/2026)

Wyoming
(6/25/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/17/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/3/2013

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: 10/10/2012

General Securities 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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Kenneth L. Banks

Professional summary

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kenneth Lavon Banks's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/17/2013

Series 63

Date: 1/3/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/10/2012

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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