Spencer Meares is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at NielsenIQ and J.B. Hunt. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business ownership through MearCo LLC, which includes bookkeeping services and storage unit rentals. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, specializing in retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes a written recommendation report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by centralized research and a defined investment universe.

Kent Hunter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously spent 23 years at Edward Jones before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Hunter is involved in thoroughbred horse ownership and serves on the board of directors for the Greg Cox Scholarship Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Skyler Mermer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James. Mermer serves on the Board of Directors for St. John's Sack Lunch Program in Fort Smith, AR. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.