Janet Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a work history that includes Empower Financial and Security Distributors, Inc., as well as self-employment since 1991. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivered through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Brian Nowak is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gwfs Equities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc., and J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Janine Sam is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Empower Advisory Group. Her prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Inc. and teaching appointments at Shepherd University and Massey University. 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 integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through both standalone plans and managed account solutions.

Journey Mc Kelvey is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, Journey worked at Genpact LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and several other companies across various industries. 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, using an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Austin York is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower in 2023, he worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation for five years and has held roles at TD Ameritrade and Uber. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as 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 within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Sean Whalen is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Empower Retirement since 2022 and previously held various roles in education, private security, and customer service. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

William Schoffelman is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Integrated Wealth Concepts, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Schoffelman is based in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. 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 linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Ryan Wargo is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and JP Morgan Chase. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at Apex Companies LLC and the City of Fort Collins. 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 delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Kristopher Osborn is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2014 and multiple positions at J.P. Morgan entities dating back to 2003. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning services and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Emily Lasnetske is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial and Pioneer Bank & Trust. Lasnetske joined Empower in 2024. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Ethan Uradnik is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Bank, N.A. and Fidelity Investments. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Eric Brown is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group in Houston, TX, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Truist, USAA, Broadway Bank, LPL Financial, Amherst Holdings, Capco, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. 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 uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Bela Vonnak is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2026, Vonnak worked at Mutual of America, Sentry, Gardner Resources Consulting, and other firms across various roles since 2016. 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 linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Alexander Engel is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Summit Funding, and FirstBank. 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 approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, delivered within an ecosystem connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

John Meyers is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including GWFS Equities, Prydes Old Westport, Inside Ventures, Southwind Enterprises, and the University of Missouri. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Bryan Maestre is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides ongoing advice and guidance to support clients as their needs evolve. Bryan also connects clients with specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Bryan's expertise centers on personal investing and financial planning, informed by his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor and his Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He leverages the global investing resources of Merrill and the banking convenience offered by Bank of America to assist clients in pursuing their financial objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad Autonoma del Caribe and is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Ngan Wedemeier is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Empower Financial Services since 2022 and previously held roles at Citizens Securities and Ameriprise Financial Services. Wedemeier was also involved with the Walton School PTO from 2010 to 2017. 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 clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Nicolas Ryder is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 65 designation and one year of experience. His prior roles include positions at Holborn Assets and California Lutheran University. He is based in San Diego, CA. 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 clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, delivering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Avgustina Valkova is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2021 to 2025, as well as Bank of the West and Alerus. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Board Treasurer for the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre. 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 integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

Brian Huffman is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2014. 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 connected to Empower’s administrative platforms, offering point‑in‑time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.