Louie Burrus Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbus, GA, bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a beekeeping business that sells honey. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, delivering personalized, research-driven recommendations supported by algorithmic tools and a dedicated consulting team.

Christian Fontanez Virella is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory career, he serves as a raft guide for Whitewater Express, where he prepares rafts and customers for trips, trains new guides, and maintains safety on the river. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known 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.