Michael Brown is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He also spent seven years at Mountain Sun Community School. In addition to his advisory role, Michael is involved in outside insurance sales focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice supported by proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Travis Shine is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2004, including both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, Shine serves as treasurer for the First Congregational Church of Newfane, is a board member of the Grace Cottage Foundation, and participates on the investment committee for Hilltop Montessori School’s endowment. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Josephine Leise is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, based in Brattleboro, VT. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Equitable Advisors, LLC and independent financial advisory work. Outside of finance, she has been involved with several local businesses, including Hitchcock Brewing Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a focus on retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm offers tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice that emphasize dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.