Josh Vanepps is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Troutman, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Empower Financial Services, Inc., Iredell Health System, Whole Foods, and Carolins Healthcare System. 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 certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model combines proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and regular rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Pepe Perea is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for ten years before joining Empower Financial Services and Empower Advisory Group. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a member of COLLAB BUILDERS LLC, a business focused on buying and flipping homes. 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. Its services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and include point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Tyler Fouhey is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Jimmy's Steer House. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience working as a restaurant server specializing in American BBQ. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services mainly to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates.

Derek Woodward is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. and J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services LLC for 15 years and has been with Empower Financial Services since 2014. 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 utilizes an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Shawn Cohen is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has three years of industry experience. He has worked at several financial institutions, including Fifth Third Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, prior to his current role. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to 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 client savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Bradley West is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Fidelity Investments. 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 in its financial planning approach, serving a large participant base through a model closely aligned with affiliated Empower entities.

Clell Tatum is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is also a co-owner and silent partner of Upfresh Kitchen, a meal prep service. 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 connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Catherine Pfeilsticker is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Since 1995, she has been associated with GWFS Equities Inc. Empower Advisory Group primarily provides financial planning and investment management services to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, integrating its offerings with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Michael Frazier is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and currently practices at Empower Advisory Group. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Merrill, Bank of America, and USAA Financial Advisors. He has also worked in education within the Phoenix Union and Paradise Valley School Districts. 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 in its financial planning service and serves a large participant base with a higher client-to-advisor workload than many peers.

Matthew Herrmann is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. He serves as an at-large board member for the North Carolina Council on Economic Education and is a trustee for the Piatt Meadows Home Owners Association. 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 emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through proprietary and third-party methodologies and operates within an integrated platform tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

Chrissoula White is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with communication and administrative tasks for Sippin' Mobile Bar LLC, a mobile beverage cart business operated by her spouse. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to select retail account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans alongside optional managed account solutions.

Raul Rivas is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Rivas is based in El Paso, TX. 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 offers services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Jeffrey Geslison is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Gwfs Equities, Inc., MML Distributors, LLC, MassMutual, and Fidelity Investments. 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 integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Charles Costa II is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Renewables Worldwide, and Pella Windows and Doors. Outside of his advisory work, Costa occasionally performs paid musical gigs and bartends at a live music venue. 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 connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Brian Hand is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. His career includes roles at GWFS Equities, Seeman Holtz, Dennis W Wilson Insurance Agency Inc, and Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of finance, he is a stakeholder in Tosi Health, a health and wellness company. 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 recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Lisa Chambers is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and American Funds. Outside of financial advising, she is co-owner and a board member of Hail Appraisals Inc., a company specializing in auto appraisals. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail 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.

Robert Howard is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Truist. 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 integrated model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, delivering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Sean Kelleher is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is currently with Empower Advisory Group. His prior roles include positions at Towerpoint Wealth, Cetera Advisors LLC, and CalPERS. He is also a licensed insurance agent. 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 utilizes an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans alongside optional managed account solutions.

Julie Lucas is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Townsend, MT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2015. 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 clients. The firm uses an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Christopher Burlingame is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. 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 and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.