Ryan Ben is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Evanston, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Investment Services LLC, and Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with Second City Works since 2018. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Their approach integrates internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a structured investment framework.

William Lowe Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Evanston, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Main Dempster Mile, a community organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, using a centralized consulting team to deliver customized, tax-efficient recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.