Derik Harrison is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Empower Financial Services, LPL Financial LLC, and Thrivent Financial. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail brokerage and IRA clients. The firm’s services focus on long-term portfolio returns and integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Keenan Larson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Marana, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Command Advisory Services and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Groups Coordinator for Zion City Downtown campus in Tucson and is Treasurer of The Answer: A Biblical Counseling Center. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, utilizing an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Glenn Aldridge is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, TD Ameritrade, PNC Investments, and JP Morgan Securities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Bernard Layon is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Malden, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Gwfs Equities Inc/Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company since 2008 and has been advising at Assets Group, LLC since 2018. 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 integrated approach leverages proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates.

John Marotta is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Summit Investment Advisory Group LLC and Summit Financial Group, Inc. He also held a position at Amazon prior to his advisory career. 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 account holders. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Ryan Newkirk is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2020. Outside of his advisor role, he serves as Secretary for the Roxborough Village Filing 16B Homeowners Association, a nonprofit homeowners organization. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Christian Blackburn is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, as well as prior experience in graphic design and education at the Music Academy of NC and UNCG. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, leveraging an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Renee Lander Ruff is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Advised Assets Group, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank. She is also a notary public signing agent for the State of Texas through her business, RLR Interests. 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 delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Brent Litchfield is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc/AAG since 2019 and previously at T. Rowe Price from 2016 to 2019. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm’s approach combines proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Samirian Hill is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empower Retirement, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Operation HOPE, W&S Brokerage Services, and Western Southern Life. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. 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 integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

Keith Steele is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at MassMutual and EXP Realty. Outside of advising, he has experience as a part-time real estate agent and shuttle bus driver. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Brian Blick is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, Colorado. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robinhood Markets, Inc. and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 accounts. The firm uses an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by sponsors.

Nicole Winings is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, Colorado. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments. Outside of advisory work, she is the sole proprietor of Soda Riot CO, a beverage distribution business. 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 recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm’s approach includes point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Liam Sturge is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Albuquerque, NM. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MittGroup and Robinhood Markets, Inc. 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 uses an integrated model tied to its recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Agam Arora 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 Financial Services, Arora held various roles including positions at Quality Cellular, Walmart, and Walgreens. 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 and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Cory Coldwell is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and Wells Fargo. 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’s services are delivered through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Grady York is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2022 and currently advises through Advised Assets Group, LLC and GWFS Equities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of Heaven Com Hospitality, LLC, a short-term vacation rental management business. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management integrated with Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivering scalable services within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Tabbatha Manning is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Western & Southern Life. 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, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Michael Putnam is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at GWFS Equities, MWA Financial Services Inc, and Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of his advisory role, he provides transportation services as an Uber driver during non-business hours. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, delivering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

David Weickert is an advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He joined the firm in 2026 and has a varied background including self-employment and work in community organizations. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.