Cedar Rapids, IA Office

William Connelly is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Early in his career, he was involved with the Boy Scouts of America. 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 account holders. 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.

Matthew Didier is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Byerly Painting Systems, JC Toland, TransAmerica, First Community Trust, and Scottrade. 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 uses an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Jeremy Aldrich is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at firms including Bank of the West and J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2025. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates through its proprietary planning methodologies and provides a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Lori Bouska is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Cedar Rapids, IA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has five years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Auxiant, among others. 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 account holders through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates in its proprietary financial planning service.