Richard Kappel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2006, as well as at Cornerstone since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Tau Phi Delta Fraternity at Pennsylvania State University and leads the preschool division at Cornerstone Ministries. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Nicholas Carretta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Irwin, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BNY Mellon and American Income Life Insurance Company. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research and modeling with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Michael Carretta is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, Carretta serves on the Board of Directors for the Clear Thoughts Foundation, teaches retirement planning courses part-time at Robert Morris University, and provides pro bono financial guidance through the CFP Board Wings for Widows program. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for clients generally holding at least $1 million in investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with an emphasis on Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic automation to support tailored retirement income recommendations.

Lance Cunningham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of an oil and gas leasing business, owner of a tax preparation firm, and serves as an elder on the board of Unity Presbyterian Church. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

David Rich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lower Burrell, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its planning process and offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Garrett Helfritch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he owns GPH Administrative Services LLC, which provides administrative and marketing support. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, focusing on individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored retirement income planning.