Eric Mathieu is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Edmonds, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been 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, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing over short-term forecasts.

Hugo Gandarilla is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014 and has been with J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. and J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services LLC since 2011. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with services for Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers a financial planning service focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Walter Pereira is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo and Merrill prior to joining Empower. Pereira holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates over short-term forecasts.

Heyden Acosta is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, Heyden worked at FNZ Trust Company and State Street Corporation. 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 offers integrated services aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning approach.

Sinee O'Brien is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 uses an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focuses on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

Chad Goodrich is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Chad is a partner and investor in CTW Group, LLC, a laundromat business in Chicago, where he assists with strategic business planning. 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 integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Bernard Gillis is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several organizations including Rise Private Wealth Management and Empower Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, his work history includes roles at The Cookie Monstah, Kingman Yacht Center, and the YMCA. 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 clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed accounts.

Kipp Reck is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Foreside Fund Services, LLC and Willis Towers Watson. 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 account holders. The firm’s integrated model and scale allow it to deliver financial planning and managed account solutions closely tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Catherine Opitz is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Timnath, Colorado, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Jooni Designs, LLC, a florist and makeup business specializing in weddings and special events, and also works as a coaching consultant focused on management and team continuity skills. 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, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Jennifer Brown is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at GWFS Equities, INC, Corsica Technologies, and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. 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 integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Charles Maratta is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and a CRPC designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at GWFS Equities and PNC Investments. He is also a registered New Jersey notary, though he does not engage in notary activities professionally. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, leveraging an integrated model tied to Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm’s approach focuses on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates through a combination of point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Elizabeth Cruz is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Empower Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, Regions, and automotive dealerships prior to her current role. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Brian Johns is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert Baird & Co., Hefren-Tillotson, and AIG Retirement Services. 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 clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, delivering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Christina Maddock is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Hawkins-Poe. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Austin Allen is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Strategic Financial Solutions, and Eagle Insurance, as well as five years working in education at the junior and high school levels. 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 in its planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Justin Greene is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Prime Capital Investment Advisors, Nylife Securities, New York Life Insurance, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he owns The Lowcountry Dugout, LLC, where he coaches and provides instruction to youth baseball athletes. 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 certain retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model that emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Christen Harper is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Her prior experience includes a decade working with Dr. Mark Hickman before joining Empower Financial Services, Inc. and Empower Advisory Group. 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 leverages proprietary and third-party methodologies to deliver point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Matthew Schartow is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group based in Perry, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked for Alerus Financial from 2016 to 2023. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail clients. The firm integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Morgan Furey is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Empower, he was associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. from 2024 to 2026. 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 select retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Lynn Petkus is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors, Regions Bank, Fischer Investment Strategies LLC, Symmetry Financial Group, and Aviance Capital Partners LLC. 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 integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.