John Becker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Avon Lake, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advising, Becker is involved in several business ventures including co-ownership of retail operations and a tax preparation firm, and he serves on the investment committee for the Deaconess Foundation. He also provides pro bono financial planning services to a disabled military veteran through a program sponsored by the Financial Planning Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves a centralized team producing detailed Recommendation Reports supported by proprietary research and third-party data, with implementation managed by the client or their advisor within a defined investment framework.