Joseph Wesley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richmond, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thurston Springer Advisors, Thurston Springer Financial, Noyes Advisors LLC, and David A. Noyes & Company. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Wesley Bates WMS LLC, an entity related to financial expense management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic automation with research and modeling to produce tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Donald Bates Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Thurston Springer Financial, Noyes Advisors LLC, and David A. Noyes & Company. Outside of his advisory role, Bates serves as Senior Pastor and Music Director at Beech Grove Independent Nazarene Church and is Chairman of its Board of Directors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.