Connor Schutt is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has approximately one year of experience in the industry, with prior roles including positions at T. Rowe Price and State Farm VP Management Corp. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates, delivering services through proprietary planning methodologies and managed account solutions.

Ruchita Mickelsen is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower in 2025, she worked at Equitable Advisors and held roles outside of finance including positions at Certified Language International and Trans Perfect. Mickelsen also owns a dropshipping Shopify store, managing it outside of normal business hours. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing rather than short-term forecasts.

Olena Shevchenko is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with GWFS Equities Inc since 2016. Outside of advising, she has experience working as an image processor for the E-470 Toll Road, handling license plate character recognition. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as individual IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Ross Walker is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been advising clients at Advised Assets Group, LLC since 2015. 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 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.

Alice Layson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Accenture, and E*Trade Securities. 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, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning approach.

Tristan Paolo Segovia is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TELUS International Philippines for seven years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within an integrated platform tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

Nicolas Korosec 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 Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase. 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 select retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model connected to Empower’s administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

Christian Stromgren is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, American Century Investments, and Integrity Advisory, LLC. Before his financial advisory career, he held roles at Uber, Lyft, and Community 1st National Bank. 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 approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies to produce point-in-time financial plans focused on long-term returns and client savings rates.

Michael Snyder is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has prior experience at GWFS Equities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Think Mutual Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within employer plan lineups and serves a large participant base relative to its adviser headcount.

Dawne Waltz is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at T. Rowe Price. 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 account holders. The firm delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Leslie Sandusky III is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Empower Financial Services and Xel Exchange. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a cryptocurrency mining operation. 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. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Joshua Vanderschuere is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2025, he worked at GWFS Equities and held positions with Denver Public Schools and the University of Denver. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a single home rental. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, and operates within a large-scale platform closely tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

Steven Hagedon is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Empower Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Wells Fargo, among others. Hagedon 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 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 through a platform tied closely to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

David Evans is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Empower Advisory Group and has previously held roles at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Scottrade 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’s services feature a “point-in-time” planning approach focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivered through a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Jack Chase is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Empower Financial Services and held prior roles at EXDO Properties, SciLogis, Cushman and Wakefield, Pepperdine University, and Oak Park High School. 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 are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

Jacob Johnson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Great West, Bank of the West, Scottrade Inc, Four Seasons Resorts, and Pizza Hut. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning services.

Karen Mcgrath is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2012. 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 account holders. The firm’s integrated approach combines planning with recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Zachary Frauhiger is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empower Financial Services, Volly, Broadly, EdgeLink, Elewraps, and Enterprise Holdings. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering services through an integrated model 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.

Todd Burnaford is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Prudential Investment Management Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a bagel shop with his spouse, assisting with administrative duties. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors, their participants, and certain retail clients. The firm offers integrated services linked to its recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through both point-in-time plans and optional managed accounts.

Aaron Leffingwell is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at GWFS Equities, Icon Advisers, and Merk Investments. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.