Joseph Banish is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Simpsonville, SC. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., and previously at PNC Investments. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Amy Garrison is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Blue Butterfly Ventures, LLC, through which she manages her Ameriprise business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service 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 in partnership with its advisors.