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Zoya Lechtholz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including First Republic and Oppenheimer prior to joining Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in private equity financing, providing capital to a direct lender focused on real estate development. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Augustine Choi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005 and holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for BlackMenHikeLA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Carolyn Hemann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Hemann serves on the board of directors for the Jones Kanaar Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

R. Preator is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Preator serves on the board of directors and acts as treasurer for the Earthfire Institute. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored for clients nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized recommendation reports. The firm serves individuals with substantial investable assets and integrates algorithmic tools alongside advisor guidance in its approach.