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Michael J Clifford

Investment Adviser Representative at Empower Advisory Group, LLC

Orlando, FLCRD #7943380Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
1 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Michael J. Clifford is an investment adviser representative with Empower Advisory Group, LLC in Orlando, FL, where they have been registered since 2025, the year they entered the securities industry. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Florida
Broker:
46 states and territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, 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.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 12/27/2024
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 5/13/2024
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 1/24/2025
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 4/6/2024

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Empower Advisory Group, LLCCurrent
2/6/2025 – Orlando, FL
Empower Financial Services, Inc.Current
1/24/2025 – Orlando, FL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Empower Financial Services, Inc
    Dec 2024 – no end date reportedGreenwood Village, CO
  2. Florida Financial Advisors
    Mar 2024 – Jun 2024Orlando, FL
  3. Collision Pictures
    Jan 2019 – Jul 2019Minneapolis, MN
  4. Inverness Golf Club
    Jun 2017 – Sep 2017Inverness, IL
  5. University of St. Thomas
    Sep 2015 – Jul 2019St. Paul, MN
  6. Unemployed
    Jul 2019 – Mar 2024Lake Geneva, WI
  7. Unemployed
    Jun 2024 – Dec 2024Orlando, FL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 29, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Empower Advisory Group, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
1,855
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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