Sarasota, FL Office

Lynda Martinsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 15 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports. The firm serves a large client base through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Christopher Nichols is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Nichols is based in Sarasota, FL. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

John Murphy IV is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. He is also involved in a business ownership role with JVM Group, LLC, which supports his planning practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to produce these recommendations, serving a wide range of clients with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Paul Castro is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Sarasota, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by CMA 92 LLC, an Ameriprise franchise owned by William Munn. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Christine Purser is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax preparation business under The Purser Group and Purser Enterprises, LLC, and is involved with Sunny Paradise Life LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Amy Wrightson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and spent nearly two decades in behavioral healthcare. Wrightson serves on the Board of Directors for Centerstone of Florida, where she participates in CEO appointment and organizational governance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Rasmussen Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm serves clients with substantial investable assets and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Neerja Chaudhry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. She has 32 years of industry experience, including over 18 years with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a family limited partnership focused on estate planning and has interests in a solar power business. She also plans to launch a travel blog centered on her passion for travel after retirement. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets and offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Brett Martinsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2020 and is also involved with N2 and Martinsen Financial Consultants LLC. Outside of finance, he is a sales professional for CUTCO, providing branded client gifting solutions for real estate professionals. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and dependable income sources. The firm uses proprietary research and third-party data to develop personalized, non-discretionary recommendations within a defined investment universe.

Michael Rothstein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Rothstein serves on the investment committee of the Columbus Jewish Foundation, where he reviews investment strategies and recommends changes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Gardner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and holds trail commissions from prior insurance policies. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.