Renton, WA Wells Ave S Office

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Ameriprise

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Firm-wide stats for Ameriprise

Total advisors

13,140

Across 4,279 offices

Clients per advisor

104 High

Avg AUM per client

$471,167 Typical

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients and offers a specialized Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service for clients approaching or in retirement. The Service delivers a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual retirement‑income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax‑aware withdrawal strategies.

The retirement income offering is produced by a centralized Service team that collaborates with the client’s Ameriprise financial advisor; implementation is non‑discretionary and clients or their advisors act on the recommendations. Analysis for the Recommendation Report draws on Ameriprise’s investment research, third‑party data and algorithmic tools overseen by an internal committee, and typically addresses asset allocation, asset‑bucketing/adaptive withdrawal approaches, and Social Security claiming options.

Distinctive features include restrictive enrollment criteria that require a minimum level of investable assets and the inclusion of Ameriprise managed account assets (and therefore assets held at Ameriprise) to participate, which is more limiting than many large advisory programs. The firm’s recommendations operate within an investment universe influenced by its affiliated product ecosystem and distribution arrangements — including Columbia and RiverSource sub‑advised options, AEIS cost‑reimbursement relationships for some investment portfolios, and a StartingPoint list that privileges participating fund firms — and Ameriprise discloses these economic relationships and rebates certain fund‑level fees in Managed Accounts.

Based on Ameriprise

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies

Based on Ameriprise

Demographic focus

Approaching retirement

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Location

126 Wells Ave S

Renton WA 98057

Advisors at this office

16

Advisors at this office

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Cody L

Series 66

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Cody Laing is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and has previously worked at AGP Wealth Advisors and held various roles related to California Polytechnic State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Brett F

Series 65, Series 63

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Brett Ferguson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an independent advisory business, Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that combines detailed retirement planning with investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tax-aware withdrawal strategies and income planning for clients near or in retirement.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Aaron S

Series 63, Series 65

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an advisory business through Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Conner E

Series 66

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Conner Elliott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Costco Wholesale Corporation and Washington State University. Elliott is also employed at Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tax-efficient, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Randall L

CFP®, Series 63

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Randall Linde is a CFP® professional with over 40 years of experience at Ameriprise Financial Services, where he has worked since 1986. He is based in Renton, Washington, and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of advising, he owns and operates ProSync Insurance Services, LLC, which sells individual and group health and Medicare coverage. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through tailored recommendations and ongoing advice.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Kevin N

Series 66

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Kevin Nanthrup is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fall City, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an advisory business at Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Joseph Y

Series 66, Series 63, Series 65

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Joseph Yeadon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2017, following two years at HD Vest Investment Services and over two decades operating Yeadon & Co. Financial and Tax Service LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through several entities, including Yeadon & Co. CPAs, LLC, and serves on the board of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship as well as presides over Essex Community Outreach Corp. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm provides retirement planning through a centralized team and emphasizes a structured approach that integrates its proprietary investment research and affiliated product offerings.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Michael W

Series 65, Series 63

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Michael Whittendale is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He has held roles at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021. Whittendale is also involved with Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Frances S

Series 65, Series 63

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Frances Schram is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Ameriprise since 2013 and is also president, CEO, and CFO of Schram & Associates, a tax preparation business. Schram is involved in an entrepreneurial venture related to real estate lending through a self-directed IRA-funded LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by investment research and algorithmic analysis.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Edward H

Series 66

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Edward Harris is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates NorthWest Tax Specialists, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Amber H

Series 66

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Amber Helms is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including its affiliated entities. Outside of Ameriprise, she is involved with Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC, where she manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Griffin M

Series 65, Series 66, Series 63

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Griffin Meyers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2014 and previously at VOLT Wealth Management, Churchill Management Group, and TD Ameritrade. Meyers is also involved with Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focusing on retirement-income planning, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to develop customized recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Jacob L

Series 66

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Jacob Linde is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in real estate and various other roles including at Windermere Real Estate and DoorDash. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an advisory business at Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendations as part of a centralized consulting approach.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Jeremy M

Series 63, Series 65

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Jeremy Meneray is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC from 2020 to 2022. He is also involved in managing an advisory business outside of Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Gregory L

Series 66

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Gregory Lankston is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously held roles at Capstone CPAs and Squar Milner LLP. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Lankston Advisory Group Inc., a tax preparation business, and serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Camden Park in Bend, Oregon. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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