Kristy Howard is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Farmington, NM, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has held advisory roles at Advised Assets Groups, LLC and GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2019, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Her current firm, Empower Advisory Group, provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

William Parrie is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including TruWealth Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Solomon Group Productions. 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 retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated service model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Alisa Smith is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2013. Outside of investment advisory, she assists with freelance writing, focusing on proofreading and fact-checking articles, and operates a temporary staffing business. 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 clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Gregory Mc Daniel is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, LLC and Charles Schwab. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering financial planning and investment management integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. Their approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Nicholas Lyons is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with credentials including Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empower Financial Services, Inc., Career Certified, and Junior Achievement of Wisconsin. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain individual account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies to deliver “point-in-time” financial plans focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, supported by a large client base and affiliation with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Robert Hainlen is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, First Interstate Bank, and Great Western Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and rebalancing within plan lineups selected by sponsors.

Cesar Espinoza is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial planning and portfolio management services that focus on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Cesar's approach involves helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families in order to create personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Cesar has a Bachelor's degree from California Polytechnic State University and works with clients who range from business owners to families. Outside of his professional work, Cesar has interests in basketball, boxing, camping, chess, football, reading, running marathons, soccer, and spending time with his family. He communicates with clients in both English and Spanish.

Frank Wilson is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at Empower Advisory Group and has held positions at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE 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 operates through an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Richard Perry is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and JP Morgan Securities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Andrew Galeazzi is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Ogden, Utah. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Wells Fargo. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm employs an integrated service model focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Matthew Casinelli is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, Casinelli owns Casinelli Custom Storage, LLC, a handyman business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering long-term focused financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Ryan Deakins is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Empower Advisory Group since 2023, following prior roles at Personal Capital and TD Ameritrade. 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 clients. The firm combines proprietary and third-party methodologies to deliver financial plans focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, integrating its services with affiliated Empower platforms.

Hunter Bertrand is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services, joining in 2026 after roles at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC and UBS Financial Services Inc. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana State University of Alexandria, and Saint Thomas More Catholic High School. 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 integrated model supports point-in-time financial plans and optional managed accounts, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Christian Zajac is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 3 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at Colonial Savings, F.A. and Empower Financial Services, Inc. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management through a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Cory Callahan is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held roles at firms including Advised Assets Group, Heritage Financial Services, and Allstate Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Palmyra Volunteer Rescue and Assistant Chief of the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Timothy Wickey Jr. is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Wyndham Capital Mortgage, Meridian Technologies, and the Atlantic Coast Conference. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates through point-in-time planning and managed account solutions within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.

Jacqueline Thompson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, PNC Investments, and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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, using an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

John Himmel is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Carlsbad, CA. 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 integrated model combines proprietary financial planning with managed account solutions and is closely tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Glenn Walker III is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at Rocket Mortgage, Mass Mutual, and J.P. Morgan. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a mortgage loan officer with Peak Home Finance LLC and Loan Factory. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Ryan Heffernan is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Empower Advisory Group since 2023 and was previously with Personal Capital Advisors Corporation from 2016 to 2023. 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. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning approach.