Marilynne Shadow is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Canton, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Charles Schwab. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of The Barking Crab, an art and culture business based in Centennial, Colorado. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Charles Vezinaw is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Ken Mason is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he works closely with clients to develop wealth strategies that incorporate their workplace benefits, aiming to support them in pursuing their financial goals. Ken emphasizes building trust through a consultative approach, ensuring clients receive personalized and understandable financial plans. He is committed to helping clients achieve peace of mind by focusing on what matters most to them. Specific details about his education, credentials, or personal interests were not provided.

Douglas Hortness is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., Selectquote, the University of South Dakota, Intervest International Equities Corp, Fringe Benefit Design, and Scottrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer‑sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates in their planning approach.

Connor Schutt is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has approximately one year of experience in the industry, with prior roles including positions at T. Rowe Price and State Farm VP Management Corp. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates, delivering services through proprietary planning methodologies and managed account solutions.

Blake Schnell is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and The University of Alabama. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, with services delivered through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Ruchita Mickelsen is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower in 2025, she worked at Equitable Advisors and held roles outside of finance including positions at Certified Language International and Trans Perfect. Mickelsen also owns a dropshipping Shopify store, managing it outside of normal business hours. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing rather than short-term forecasts.

Steven Pluhar is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes over two decades at Fidelity Brokerage Services Inc and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Grace Smith is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Empower Advisory Group since 2026 and previously held positions at GWFS Equities, Elite Human Capital, Cosentino's Market, and Price Chopper. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning.

Carlo Corvaja is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Vero Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, New York Life Insurance Company, and Planner Securities. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management integrated with Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and supports a large participant base with a higher client-to-advisor ratio.

Michael Feldmann is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2011 before joining Empower Advisory Group in 2025. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated service model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates in its planning approach.

Liam Barningham is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and zero years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, LPL Financial, United Southern Bank, and various positions outside the financial sector. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail IRA and brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Dedrick Lewis is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fisher Investments and Edward Jones. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Shane Gelinas is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Gwfs Equities, Inc., Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Citizens Securities, Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as for IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Olena Shevchenko is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at GWFS Equities Inc since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as an image processor for the E-470 Toll Road, reading and entering license plate characters. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Ross Walker is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been advising clients at Advised Assets Group, LLC since 2015. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Shawn Amblod is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has worked previously at firms including LPL Financial LLC, GWFS Equities Inc., and Advised Assets Group LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Alice Layson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Accenture, Inc. and E*Trade Securities LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Erica Harrison is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. She has experience working at Empower Financial Services and The Assurance Group, and previously spent eight years at DePalmas Italian Cafe. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through integrated platforms that emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Bryant Marcy is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Marcy’s background also includes experience outside of finance, such as a role in hospital parking management. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm employs an integrated model linked to Empower’s administrative platforms and focuses on long-term portfolio management with an emphasis on clients’ savings rates.