As a salaried team working on behalf of the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans, our role is to help NC public employees reach their retirement savings goals. Your dedicated counselor is available to meet with you one-on-one virtually, in person and by phone. We host webinars and group meetings [link to events page hosted on myNCRetirement] throughout the year and participate in new hire orientations.

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Michael Noel
(919) 588-0061
Michael.Noel@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Michael

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Alleghany
  • Ashe
  • Avery
  • Forsyth
  • Rockingham
  • Stokes
  • Surry
  • Watauga
  • Wilkes
  • Yadkin
Savings philosophy:
Saving regularly, diversifying when necessary and taking advantage of available educational resources are major contributors to help prepare for a more financially secure retirement.

Mark McCluskey
(919) 817-3970
Mark.McCluskey@empower.com

Schedule an appointment with Mark

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Duplin
  • Jones
  • Onslow
  • Sampson
  • Wayne
Savings philosophy:
As a Retiree Advocate, my commitment is to ensure that members are educated on the many decisions they will be facing as they prepare for retirement.

Tripp Madden
(919) 522-5514
Tripp.Madden@empower.com

Schedule an appointment with Tripp

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Durham
  • Franklin
  • Granville
  • Johnston
  • Nash
  • Wilson
Savings philosophy:
I enjoy assisting state and local government employees with understanding their options in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans so they can adequately prepare for a successful retirement.

Margaret Hendershot
(303) 737-5980
Margaret.Hendershot@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Margaret

Providing support to these governmental employers in Wake County and to their current/former employees:

  • Charter Schools
  • Municipalities and other local government organizations (except City of Raleigh)
  • Wake County
  • Wake County Schools
  • Wake Tech Community College
  • State Agencies
    • Community College System
    • Department of Secretary of State
    • Department of State Treasurer
    • General Assembly
    • Office of State Budget & Mgmt.
    • Office of the Governor
Savings philosophy:
I work to prepare all members for their 6,000 days in retirement and beyond.

Jennifer Porter - NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans

 

Jennifer Porter
(919) 602-8212
Jennifer.Porter@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Jennifer

 

Providing support to these governmental employers in Wake County and to their current/former employees:

  • City of Raleigh
  • NCSU
  • Wake County Schools
  • All NC State agencies, boards and departments (except those shown below)
    • For Community College System, Department of Secretary of State, Department of State Treasurer, General Assembly, Office of State Budget & Mgmt, Off of the Governor, please click here.
Savings philosophy:
I'm here to help North Carolina public employees understand options and customize a retirement savings plan that best suits their individual needs.

Christy Kelly
(919) 602-8226
Christy.Kelly@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Christy

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Chatham
  • Cumberland
  • Harnett
  • Lee

  • Orange

     

Savings philosophy:
The most important part of my job is creating trust with an individual that ensures that they are motivated to create retirement security.

Kelly Martindale
(919) 280-2461
Kelly.Martindale@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Kelly

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Anson
  • Davidson
  • Hoke
  • Montgomery
  • Moore
  • Randolph
  • Richmond
  • Scotland
  • Stanly
Savings philosophy:
Over the years, I have come to the conclusion that the biggest enemy of retirement readiness is not salary, debt or life stages; rather it is procrastination.

Ana Cecilia Fields
(252) 204-3297
Cecilia.Fields@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Cecilia

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Beaufort
  • Carteret
  • Craven
  • Greene
  • Lenoir
  • Pamlico
  • Pitt
Savings philosophy:
Retirement planning entails identifying your goals, comparing them with your current situation, and formulating a plan to bridge the gap with a full understanding of your options so you can make well-informed decisions.

Chris Garavito
(252) 204-9948
Christopher.Garavito@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Chris

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Bertie
  • Camden
  • Chowan
  • Currituck
  • Dare
  • Edgecombe
  • Gates
  • Halifax
  • Hertford
  • Hyde
  • Martin
  • Northhampton
  • Pasquotank
  • Perquimans
  • Tyrrell
  • Vance
  • Warren
  • Washington
Savings philosophy:
My goal is to educate you about the NC Total Retirement Plans and help you navigate a path toward retirement readiness.


 

Tammy Uzzell
(336) 207-9452
Tammy.Uzzell@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Tammy

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Alamance
  • Caswell
  • Guilford
  • Person
     
Savings philosophy:
Starting early, regularly increasing, and diversifying are key components to achieving your long-term financial goals.

Donny Dutton
(336) 209-3507
Donny.Dutton@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Donny

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Alexander
  • Burke
  • Caldwell
  • Catawba
  • Davie
  • Iredell
  • McDowell
  • Mitchell
  • Rowan
     
Savings philosophy:
My role is to help you navigate the many decision points you face as you plan and prepare for a financially secure retirement. The actions you take today, shape your tomorrow.

Matthew Dominelli
(704) 219-6104
Matthew.Dominelli@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Matthew

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Bladen
  • Brunswick
  • Columbus
  • New Hanover
  • Pender
  • Robeson
     
Savings philosophy:
I believe that individuals should consider balancing risk by positioning their contributions and assets according to their personalized goals, risk tolerance, and retirement time horizon.

Kristin Bryan
(704) 219-7290
Kristin.Bryan@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Kristin

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Cabarrus
  • Cleveland
  • Gaston
  • Lincoln
  • Rutherford
     
Savings philosophy:
My goal is to not only help you start saving for retirement but also to empower you to make sound decisions that will impact your Day One of retirement and beyond.

Lionel Gruslin
(919) 758-7370
Lionel.Gruslin@empower.com

Schedule an appointment with Lionel

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Union
     
Savings philosophy:
My goal is to educate you on the many concepts of—and the language used in—the retirement planning process. I'll also assist you throughout your career, to help you take the necessary steps to achieve your retirement planning goals.

Kristin Bryan
(704) 219-7290
Kristin.Bryan@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Kristin

Providing support to governmental employers and to their current/former employees:

  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
  • Community School of Davidson
  • Mecklenburg EMS (MEDIC)
  • Town of Cornelius
  • Town of Davidson
  • Town of Huntersville
  • UNC-Charlotte

 

Lionel Gruslin
(919) 758-7370
Lionel.Gruslin@empower.com

Schedule an appointment with Lionel

 

Providing support to governmental employers and to their current/former employees:

  • All State Agencies
  • CPCC
  • City of Charlotte
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library
  • Centralina Council of Government
  • Charlotte Secondary School
  • Corvian Community School
  • INLIVIAN
  • Mecklenburg County
  • Mecklenburg County ABC Board
  • Queens Grant High School
  • Town of Matthews
  • Town of Mint Hill
  • Town of Pineville
  • United Community School


 

 

Deborah Rapetski
(828) 674-5903
Deborah.Rapetski@empower.com*

Schedule an appointment with Deborah

 

Providing support to governmental employers in the following Counties and to their current/former employees:

  • Buncombe
  • Cherokee
  • Clay
  • Graham
  • Haywood
  • Henderson
  • Jackson
  • Macon
  • Madison
  • Polk
  • Swain
  • Transylvania
  • Yancey
     
Savings philosophy:
Plan your tomorrow or your tomorrow will plan you.

It is recommended that you do not put any confidential or personal account information in an email request to your NC 401(k)/NC 457 Plans counselor.

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This page was last modified on 02/28/2025