Role at Empower Advisory Group
- Title on Schedule A
- Manager
- Control
- William Griesser is a control person of Empower Advisory Group.
- Ownership
- An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
- Tenure
- William Griesser has held the filed role since June 2026.
The firm
Form ADV filed 9 July 2026
Career on record
William Griesser has been registered through Empower Advisory Group since February 2026.
- Empower Advisory Group, LLCCurrent– present · 1 yearCharlotte, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112058
- Passed Series 65 · 2026
- Passed SIE · 2018
- Passed Series 24 · 2006
- Passed Series 3 · 2000
- Passed Series 7 and Series 63 · 1996
Registrations and exams
William Griesser has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina and has passed 6 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 26 February 2026 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 20 February 2026 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 13 June 1996 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 13 October 2006 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 1 October 2018 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 27 January 2000 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 30 April 1996 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- William Griesser
- CRD
- 2492486
- Registration status
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- Office
- Charlotte, NC
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Common questions
Where does William Griesser work?
William Griesser has been Manager of Empower Advisory Group, LLC since June 2026, and is a control person of the firm.
Is William Griesser a financial advisor?
Yes. William Griesser has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina, through Empower Advisory Group since February 2026, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does William Griesser have?
William Griesser has worked in the financial industry for 27 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 28 January 1999, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has William Griesser passed?
William Griesser has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 3, Series 24, SIE and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 1996.
Where is William Griesser based?
William Griesser’s registered office is in Charlotte, NC.
Leadership at Empower Advisory Group
- Richard LintonPresident and CEO of Eag, Manager
- Stephanie SecorChief Compliance Officer
- Jane BartosikManager
- Craig BirkManager
- Alyssa GalbaughAssistant Secretary
- David GrayManager
- William JeffriesManager and VP Operations
- Adam KavanAssistant General Counsel
- Nathaniel MandevilleManager and Treasurer
- David McLeodManager
- Palak PatelSecretary
- Frederick SchulitzVP, Participant Advisory Services
- Joseph SmolenManager
- Carol WaddellManager