Raymond Carothers Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clemson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1978. Outside of his advisory role, he provides coaching and consulting services to financial advisors and small business owners through his own coaching business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes restrictive enrollment criteria and relies on a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to guide asset allocation and withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Pollock is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees business operations for Thomas M Pollock, Inc., an S-Corp. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Stephen Mc Intee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an advisory business at Carolinas Wealth Inc. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Levi Painter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clemson, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles in education and retail, including employment with the School District of Pickens County and Publix Supermarkets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.