John McDermott
Investment Adviser Representative at Empower Advisory Group, LLC
Professional summary
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John McDermott is an investment adviser representative with Empower Advisory Group, LLC in Stanford, CT, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 2019 and have been registered with 3 firms, including SEI Investments Management Corp and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Connecticut.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Connecticut
- Broker:
46 states and territories
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedMay 2018 – May 2019Pennington, NJ
- Sterling High SchoolAug 2015 – Apr 2017Somerdale, NJ
- New Hope Solebury High SchoolMar 2017 – Jun 2018New Hope, PA
- Source4TeachersSep 2016 – May 2018Newtown, PA
- La Salle UniversityAug 2015 – Dec 2017Philadelphia, PA
- SEIMay 2019 – Apr 2022Oaks, PA
- SEI Investments Management CorpMay 2019 – Apr 2022Oaks, PA
- SEI Investments Distribution Co.May 2019 – Apr 2022Oaks, PA
- Global Beta AdvisorsApr 2022 – Aug 2022North Wales, PA
- Compass Distributors, LLCMay 2022 – Aug 2022North Wales, PA
- Empower Financial Services, IncJul 2023 – no end date reportedGreenwood Village, CO
- Empower Advisory Services, IncJul 2023 – no end date reportedGreenwood Village, CO
- Global Beta AdvisorsAug 2022 – Mar 2023North Wales, PA
- UnemployedMar 2023 – Jul 2023Newtown, PA
Official records & sources
Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Empower Advisory Group, LLC
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Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Fixed fee
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Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
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- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 5
- Main office:
- Greenwood Village, CO
- SEC file number:
- 801-58105
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Form ADV data as of July 9, 2026
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