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Samuel Johnson

Advisor at Empower Advisory Group

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Firm

Empower Advisory Group

Location

Poland, ME

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

3 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Work history

Empower Advisory Group, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Empower Financial Services, inc

2025 - Present (1 year)

Unemployed/Paternity Leave

2025 - 2025 (1 year)

Fidelity Investments

2025 - 2025 (1 year)

fidelity Investments

2021 - 2025 (4 years)

Bangor Savings Bank

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

AGRU

2020 - 2020 (1 year)

UnEMPLOYED

2019 - 2020 (1 year)

Maine Mead Works

2018 - 2019 (1 year)

Johnson's Precision Welding

2018 - 2020 (2 years)

Bird Dog Roadhouse

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

University Of Maine

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

Pat's Pizza

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Bangor Savings Bank

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

Sea Dog Brewing Company

2016 - 2016 (1 year)

High Tide Restaurant & Bar

2015 - 2016 (1 year)

Maine Air National Guard

2014 - 2019 (5 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Carlo Z

Series 63, Series 66

Lewiston, ME

Merrill

Carlo Zanoni is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. Carlo has over 20 years of experience in financial services, specializing in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Carlo utilizes a goals-based wealth management process, global resources, and current web technology to help clients pursue their financial lifestyles. He offers personalized wealth management strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He also serves clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, managing strategies on a discretionary basis. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Southern Maine. Carlo is involved in his community through participation in organizations such as the Lewiston/Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Appalachian Mountain Club, and Preble Street Resource Center. He enjoys outdoor activities including baseball, basketball, camping, football, hiking, and music, and values spending time with his family.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Multi-generational wealth transfer Approaching retirement Parents Intergenerational Families

Katherine K

Series 66

Durham, ME

Fidelity

Kate Kerrigan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients and their families to build personalized financial plans tailored to their goals and preferences. Her approach aims to provide clients with peace of mind regarding their financial future. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2021, Kate has held multiple roles, including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant, gaining a broad range of experience within the firm. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and consulting. Further details about her education and personal interests have not been provided.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting

Eric T

Series 63, Series 66

South Paris, ME

Edward Jones

Business ownership considerations Family Business Military & Veterans

Vance J

Series 63, Series 66

Lewiston, ME

Merrill

Vance Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement income planning and portfolio management services. He has over 24 years of experience as a financial advisor and has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2006. Vance holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) certification and is designated as a Portfolio Manager, enabling him to manage personalized investment strategies on a discretionary basis tailored to individual client goals. Vance focuses on assisting individuals, families, and small businesses with a range of financial planning areas including retirement income, college education planning, tax minimization, and family wealth management. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial situation to develop personalized strategies without financial incentives that might bias his recommendations. His approach includes educating clients to make informed decisions and working closely with them to pursue long-term objectives. He earned an Associate's Degree from New Hampshire Technical Institute. Outside of his professional role, Vance enjoys boating, camping, and music. He plays guitar and has performed in a band with friends for the past decade. He also values community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Tax-loss harvesting Financial Professional

Holly B

Series 66

Gray, ME

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families

Justin C

CFP®, Series 66

Auburn, ME

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning General estate planning guidance
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