April 19, 2024 | Exhibit 23.1 |
VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Opinion of Counsel |
Registration Statement on Form S-1 under the Securities act of 1933 |
Empower SecureFoundation Group Fixed Deferred Annuity Contract, File No. 333-271172 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I hereby consent to the reference to my name under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus, filed as part of the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, I do not admit that I am in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mike Knowles
Mike Knowles
Vice President & Assistant General Counsel
Employee Benefits, Insurance and Trust