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Matthew Wells
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 7519978
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Professional summary
Matthew Wells, who also goes by Matthew R Wells, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Matthew R Wells
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.
1) Entity Name: Van De Go LLC; Investment related: No; Address: Bend, OR 97702; Nature of the other business: Automotive; Position/Title/Relationship: Owner/Partner; Start Date: 11/01/2022; Approximate # of hours a month: 0-10; Approximate # of hours during securities trading hours: 0 Briefly describe your duties: This business will buy a van, renovate it, then rent it out periodically to people on a daily basis. 2) Rover / Pet Sitter. Petsitting and walking. I will freelance dog walk and sit for clients organized through the Rover app. 10 hours per month; 0 during normal business hours.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 27, 2025 - Present
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 112058
Chicago, IL
Current
May 23, 2023 - Present
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 8515 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111BD
CRD#: 13109
Greenwood Village, CO
Past
April 5, 2022 - December 8, 2022
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
BEND, OR
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
Alabama(5/23/2023)
RR
Alaska(5/23/2023)
RR
Arizona(5/23/2023)
RR
Arkansas(5/23/2023)
RR
California(5/23/2023)
RR
Connecticut(5/23/2023)
RR
Delaware(5/23/2023)
RR
Georgia(5/23/2023)
RR
Hawaii(5/23/2023)
RR
Idaho(5/23/2023)
RR
Illinois(5/23/2023)
IAR
Illinois(8/27/2025)
RR
Indiana(5/23/2023)
RR
Iowa(5/23/2023)
RR
Kansas(5/23/2023)
RR
Kentucky(5/23/2023)
RR
Maine(5/23/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(5/23/2023)
RR
Michigan(5/23/2023)
RR
Minnesota(5/23/2023)
RR
Mississippi(5/23/2023)
RR
Missouri(5/23/2023)
RR
Montana(5/23/2023)
RR
Nebraska(5/23/2023)
RR
Nevada(5/23/2023)
RR
New Hampshire(5/23/2023)
RR
New Jersey(5/23/2023)
RR
New Mexico(5/23/2023)
RR
New York(5/23/2023)
RR
North Carolina(5/23/2023)
RR
North Dakota(5/23/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(5/23/2023)
RR
Oregon(5/23/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/23/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(5/23/2023)
RR
South Carolina(5/23/2023)
RR
South Dakota(5/23/2023)
RR
Tennessee(5/23/2023)
RR
Texas(5/23/2023)
RR
Utah(5/23/2023)
RR
Vermont(5/23/2023)
RR
Virginia(5/23/2023)
RR
Washington(5/23/2023)
RR
West Virginia(5/23/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(5/23/2023)
RR
Wyoming(5/23/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/6/2024
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 4/5/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
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
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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
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 | ||
| 11/21/2023 |
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