White Plains, NY Knollwood Rd Office

Joanna Kim is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including United Nations Federal Credit Union, B Riley Capital Management, and FBR Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she provides personal care assistance to her elderly mother. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver personalized retirement income recommendations.

Marc Rienas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Northeastern, and John Hancock Financial. Outside of his advisory duties, he works as an Uber driver. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Victor Melendez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual written recommendation reports, utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated retirement income team.

Shiva Bhashyam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including its affiliated entities. Outside of advising, he is involved with the River Town Lions Club and the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin NY Chapter. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Fallon is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Mahopac, NY. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

James Dieguez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in White Plains, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he was a full-time student for 18 years. He is also involved in independent insurance brokering related to fixed annuities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines proprietary research, modeling techniques, and algorithmic tools to deliver these services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Michael Mazzilli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on fixed annuities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Daniel Saalman is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he holds board positions with the MET CLUB FOUNDATION, Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals, and serves as Treasurer for the Food and Beverage Association of America. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Eric Ramirez Lira is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his financial industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he was associated with LPL Enterprise LLC and has experience working at CUNY Baruch College and the State University of New York at Brockport. He is also involved with Matt Miller Events, an outside employment activity since 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.