Steven Ledgerwood is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2025, he worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Reveal Management Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a delivery driver for DoorDash and serves as a youth soccer referee with Heartland Soccer Association. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail clients. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through point-in-time plans and optional managed accounts.

Shawn Staab is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Gwfs Equities, Inc., JPMorgan Retirement Plan Services LLC, and J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. since 2012. 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 both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Kara Walters is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, Mutual Securities, and LPL Financial. 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 clients, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Paul Armenta is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Empower Advisory Group since 2024 and has also been associated 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, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated service model is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Regan Houchin is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions and Kansas State University. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the middle school boys soccer head coach at Heritage Christian Academy. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants. The firm’s integrated approach combines proprietary and third-party methodologies, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates.

Diane Ryan is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has been advising clients at Advised Assets Group, LLC 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 delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Troy Smith is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with GWFS Equities and Empower Retirement. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering integrated services linked to 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.

Tariq Butt is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc., J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services, LLC, and Carillon Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement in the ownership and financial management of rental properties. 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 integrated approach leverages proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns, with services linked closely to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Daniel Bishop is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

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.

Kristopher Osborn is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2014 and J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services LLC since 2007, as well as prior experience with J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, alongside Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates.

Daniel Armstrong is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Overland Park, KS. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 20 years of industry experience. Armstrong has advised with Assets Group since 2015. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, including point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Christian Lewis is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at American Century Investments and American Century Investment Services Inc. since 2016. 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 linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.