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Meet the Team

OUR TEAM
We have built an amazing client centered culture in our firm, supported by teamwork, innovation and a passion for helping you at every step of your journey


For over 3 decades, we have been dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. Our practice has embraced and adopted constant change, and the use of technology for the benefit of our clients. We have taken a lot of pride to create “Best Practices” in all that we do for a consistent, high quality client experience. We have also developed and refined a process that helps us put the pieces of the financial puzzle together, updates and changes as our clients' needs change, so our clients can see the whole picture on an ongoing basis and stay in control as their life unfolds and their needs evolve. It takes this level of commitment to make our ongoing process work for you.

All of our people have all the experience, technical ability and credentials that you would expect for their respective roles in our firm. We have a passion to create special moments for our clients every day, and are really good at what we do. We are proud of the work we do for our clients and we know that the work we do now is better than the work we did a year ago. We also know the work we will be doing a year from now will be better than the work we are doing today. Our Mantra of embracing the changes needed for ongoing growth in an ever changing world is central to the commitment we have to deliver meaningful value to our clients.

Video Disclosure: The strategies discussed in this video are for educational purposes only and do not constitute personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Financial planning frameworks do not ensure profits or guarantee protection against market losses. Empower Financial Advisory, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor.

Meet The Team 
Who You’ll Be Working With

Ronald E. Williams Jr., CFP®

Founder and President

 It starts with Passion - " Since 1989, it wasn't just about choosing a career; it was about fulfilling a purpose and passion that lives inside me.

It's about how our work allows our clients to transform into a life less ordinary.

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Ronnie Williams

Financial Planner

My focus and passion is to continue to grow and build off of our foundation of planning for the benefit or our current clients and their future generations.

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Nick Gerlach

Financial Planner

Creating and helping clients find ways their goals can be achieved, and helping them live a fulfilled and inspired life makes me love the work that I do.

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Sanela Huric

Director of Client Services

Every day, I get to work with our amazing, dynamic team to implement our financial planning and deliver results and peace of mind to our clients.

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Lori K. Oblinger, CFP®, ChFC

Wealth Management Associate

I love being part of a team that is dedicated to helping people, and I am delighted to contribute to the solutions that make our clients feel better every time they meet with us.

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Lena Calafiore

Director of Concierge Services

For over 30 years, Lena has specialized in Client Services. She joined Ron’s team in 2007, and as the leader of our Concierge Team, she provides exceptional service, reinforcing our long-lasting client relationships.

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Candy Williams

Office Manager

After being at home raising our family, I was honored to be asked to work at the business that means so much to Ron. I continue to strive to make our team the best for our clients and our family here at Empower.

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