Sam Thornal II is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, serving in advisory roles for over 18 years. Outside of his advisory work, Thornal is involved in multiple business ventures including ownership and executive roles in companies focused on fire protection, pest control, and kitchen exhaust cleaning. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes algorithmic tools and third-party research, operating within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated product offerings.

Luke Suminski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Ameriprise since 2019 and prior positions at George Fox University and Cascade Athletic Clubs. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Herbert Poledna III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its related entities since 2016, as well as at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Practice Manager of Encircle Wealth Advisors, where he leads research and portfolio construction. 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 providing written recommendations and annual planning advice centered on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shanna Miller is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Client Concierge for Encircle Wealth Advisors, handling administrative tasks for the practice. 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 retirement income planning with a structured recommendation process and ongoing advice.

Andrew Douthit is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Douthit is involved in several business ventures including co-ownership of an LLC that manages rental properties and serving as majority owner and CEO of a company that sells a cash flow management system product to financial institutions. He also participates in a charitable financial wellness initiative at his church, providing general personal finance guidance without soliciting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research and collaborates with advisors to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendations within a defined investment framework.