Sylvia Frattallone is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® designation along with a Series 63 license. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, she serves as treasurer for the Fulton Woods Corporate Park Association, a role involving management of the association’s financial accounts without compensation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and written recommendation reports supported by proprietary research, focusing on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Brett Ferguson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2013 and is also involved in managing an advisory business through Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation guidance, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options, supported by internal research and third-party data.

Richard Hirsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Fairfield Beach Resident Association. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

David Knight is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 1993, including 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also a co-owner of Cirksena, Knight, Jacobsen, Sieps & Kresse LLC, a financial services business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on retirement income strategies, leveraging proprietary investment research and third-party data.

Anne Raghu is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving at their Fort Washington, MD office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service designed for clients nearing or in retirement, focusing on written recommendations and ongoing income planning guided by proprietary research and third-party data.

Jesse Miles Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, utilizing algorithmic automation alongside oversight committees to support its retirement planning services.

Travis Stivender is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and a role as Vice President of Johnson Stivender Wealth Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dean Ravenscroft is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Edward Jones, and service with the Department of the Army. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Emily Ost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for ECFE Advisory Council and is involved with Royal Ideas, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Adam Srmek is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Portage, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016 and maintains outside business activities including ownership of a YouTube channel, "Straight Talks on YouTube," and serving as a CFA Level 3 instructor for Cerifi, producing video lessons on exam content. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Ellisor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairperson on the Board of Directors for Tennis 4 Cancer. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides tailored Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to assist clients in managing their retirement income.

Erika Fitzhugh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grosse Pointe, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Fitzhugh Services, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, which targets individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Michael Jones is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Angelo, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a ranch laborer at Wilde Farm and Ranch. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, written recommendations, supported by a large institutional platform that provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Hayden Hildebrand is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience, including prior work at Edward Jones. He holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Zachary Wiges is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked for American Express Financial Advisors Inc. for 35 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a horse ranch and serves as president of the Nebraska Rope Horse Association, as well as a board member of the Western Iowa Expo. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven recommendations and tax-efficient strategies through a centralized consulting team.

Steven Litner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual, MetLife Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and participates in viatical settlement processes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Thacker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Boonville, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Newburgh Police Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Lester Matlock is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Matlock serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Foundation Fund Board and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Board of Advisors, where he currently holds the position of president. Ameriprise provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, with a notable retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm employs a centralized consulting team that offers non-discretionary, research-driven retirement income recommendations tailored to client needs.

Tim Werner is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several business entities related to real estate, agricultural land, and business operations in both Florida and Minnesota. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering a structured approach that includes personalized Recommendation Reports and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Cody Blankenship is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Longview, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Texas Bank and Trust and Ameriprise Financial. He serves on the Fred Hale School of Business Advisory Board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.