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William Connelly

Investment Adviser Representative at Empower Advisory Group, LLC

Cedar Rapids, IACRD #7202725Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
6 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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William Connelly is an investment adviser representative with Empower Advisory Group, LLC in Cedar Rapids, IA, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2020 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade, Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Iowa.

Registrations & licenses

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

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, 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.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 2/23/2026
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 5/26/2020
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/4/2020
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 1/24/2020

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Empower Advisory Group, LLCCurrent
2/26/2026 – Cedar Rapids, IA
Empower Financial Services, Inc.Current
1/9/2025 – Cedar Rapids, IA
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
5/26/2023 – 7/23/2024Omaha, NE
TD Ameritrade, Inc.
5/5/2020 – 5/26/2023Omaha, NE

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. TD Ameritrade
    Dec 2019 – May 2023Omaha, NE
  2. Wells Fargo
    Aug 2019 – Nov 2019Omaha, NE
  3. Boy Scouts of America
    Jun 2018 – Aug 2019Omaha, NE
  4. Wells Fargo
    Aug 2017 – Jun 2018Omaha, NE
  5. Fareway
    Aug 2016 – Dec 2016Storm Lake, IA
  6. Buena Vista University
    Aug 2013 – May 2017Storm Lake, IA
  7. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
    May 2023 – Jul 2024Omaha, NE
  8. Empower Financial Services, Inc
    Jan 2025 – no end date reportedGreenwood Village, CO
  9. Wells Fargo
    Jul 2024 – Dec 2024Cedar Rapids, IA
  10. Empower Advisory Group
    Feb 2026 – no end date reportedGreenwood Village, CO

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 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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