Christopher Tong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Commack, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Tong is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns a business that manages office operations for Tong & Tong & Associates. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside human oversight for its retirement planning programs.

Robert Alster is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2008 to 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with several health insurance providers. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jonathan Tong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Commack, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and also works part-time as a golf instructor at Sunken Meadow State Park. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing customized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through a large institutional platform serving a broad client base.