Alexander Noonan is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and RSM US LLP. 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 clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Ron Shchemelev is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Empower in 2023, he worked with Janus Henderson Distributors US LLC and Janus Henderson Investors US LLC from 2022 to 2023. 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. The firm delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Samuel Jay Bayad is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Internation Solution LLC-Philippines and Directed Services LLC, as well as Cognizant Technology Solutions. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm operates through a large integrated platform linking financial advice to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

John Van Eerden is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in West Bend, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Great West Financial Empower, Legacy Research Group, and US Bancorp Fund Services. 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.

Kara Walters is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, Mutual Securities, and LPL Financial. 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, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Boyd De Zonia is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and eToro. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Triforce Group, which creates mobile games, and Snider and Son's Restoration, a vehicle restoration consulting business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain individual investors. The firm’s approach integrates with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates over short-term market forecasts.

Syed Gardezi is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Financial Services in 2026, he worked at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2026 and has experience in consulting and other roles dating back to 2016. Outside of advising, he works as a food delivery driver for DoorDash during his spare time. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and integration with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Peter John Brownrigg is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Columbia, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, LPL Financial, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in agricultural sales, coordinating the private sale of hay grown on his land. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, utilizing an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its financial planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Eduardo Duran is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including GWFS Equities, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Fifth Third Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Andre Brown is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advised Assets Group, LLC, GWFS Equities, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. 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 account holders, offering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kenneth Kochiss is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Salt Lake City, UT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Heritage Capital, and the University of Connecticut. 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 clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates, delivered through a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Chad Guest is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Edward Jones, Fairway Outdoor Advertising, and Moldex-Metric Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Elvedin Dedic is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a rideshare driver for both Uber and Lyft. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail brokerage clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term portfolio returns and integrates tightly with Empower’s administrative platforms.

Barry Solon is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Kestra Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Brookview Estates Homeowners Association board, managing community financial responsibilities. 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 clients. The firm employs an integrated service model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Cynthia Egger is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2015. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. Their services focus on long-term portfolio returns and include both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Christian Paulus is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Thrivent Investment Management, Thrivent Financial, and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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. The firm’s services are closely integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Richard Wood is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Robinhood Financial. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor count.

Cheryl Savage is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Empower Advisory Group and previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is a commissioned Notary Public in the state of Virginia. 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. The firm delivers services through an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Richard Knudson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life, Advanced Sterilization Products, and Applied Medical Resources. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s administrative platforms.

Kimberly Brown is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of advising, she has participated as a crew member for public and private charter boat lake tours with Breezy Belle Cruises Inc. 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 platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.