Michael Siedschlag is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Empower Advisory Group since 2023, following six years with Personal Capital 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 select retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Mark Leaf is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA and various Cetera entities before joining Empower in 2025. 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 annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Chery Victoria is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent business owner involved in direct sales of travel memberships and operates as an Amazon seller. 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 emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Joel Van Belkom is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he held roles at Cetera, Regions Bank, AE Wealth Management, The Navin Group, Fifth Third Bank and Securities, 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 Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and include both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Peter Gruppo is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Santander Securities, and United Ground Express. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Gregory Scott is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Chapin, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, The Mortgage Firm, and Sheehan Cadillac. 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 offers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and using proprietary planning methodologies.

Clay Thompson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His previous roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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 annual rebalancing in its planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Mark Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Empower Retirement, ICMA RC, Advised Assets Group, LLC, and GWFS Equities, Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services 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, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Brandon Montgomery is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and JP Morgan Securities 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, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Chad Van Den Top is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, BNY Mellon, and Northern Trust. 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’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and include point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Nathan Jensen is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., Heartland Payment Systems, Yield Solutions Group, and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. 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 emphasize long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Jerry Wacura is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked previously at GWFS Equities, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and TD 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, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Mark Curtis is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Amazon. 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’s integrated model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates through both standalone planning and managed account solutions.

Soner Uguz is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, TLT Cleaning, Speedway, Camme Transportation, and Flightline Inc. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in janitorial services and contract security work. 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.

Phillip Davis Jr. is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Citizens Bank. 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 retail brokerage account holders. The firm employs an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

William Young is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles at Levi Strauss, Amazon, and the University of Louisville, along with 12 years in full-time K-12 education. 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 a large client base supported by proprietary and third-party planning methodologies.

Dana Calabrese is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Pompton Plains, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, Dana worked at Sentinel Group and Mutual of America in various roles from 2015 to 2025. Outside of advisory work, Dana serves as a trustee on the Board of Directors for Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the White Sands Beach Condominium Association. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as select 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 focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Krista Aliga is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Empower Advisory Group since 2023. Prior to this, she worked 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 their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

David Acosta Marquez is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held previous roles with Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Advised Assets Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved as a video game streamer on the Twitch platform through a separate business activity. 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 account holders. The firm’s integrated approach focuses on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Bryan Pariseau is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and USAA Financial Advisors. 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’s integrated approach links its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.