Ameriprise Finl Inc - AMP STOCK NEWS

Financial advisors Kelly France and Dan Lotts have joined River Prairie Wealth Partners, an Ameriprise Financial practice, bringing over $250 million in client assets from LPL Financial. The team joins the Altoona, Wisconsin-based practice led by Private Wealth Advisor Adam Mohr, which manages over $3 billion in client assets across eight office locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The practice employs 29 advisors and 34 support staff. France and Lotts, who have more than 30 years of combined industry experience, cited Ameriprise's comprehensive client support, technology, and financial planning tools as key factors in their decision. Ameriprise has attracted over 400 advisors in 2023 and approximately 1,700 in the past 5 years.

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) has announced its regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.48 per common share. The dividend will be paid on November 15, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 4, 2024. The company, which has been operating for 130 years, provides investment advice, global asset management, and insurance solutions through its network of more than 10,000 financial advisors.

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) reported strong Q3 2024 results with adjusted operating earnings per diluted share increasing 17% to $9.02, excluding unlocking and severance expenses. Assets under management and administration reached $1.5 trillion, up 22% from client net inflows and market appreciation. The company demonstrated solid financial performance with an adjusted operating net revenue increase of 11% and a pretax adjusted operating margin of 27%. Capital return to shareholders totaled $713 million in the quarter. Client assets in the Advice & Wealth Management segment grew 26% to $1.0 trillion, with wrap assets up 28% to $569 billion.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments celebrates the five-year anniversary of its Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF (NYSE Arca: RECS), which has amassed over $1 billion in client assets. RECS has consistently outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index®, through a unique rules-based approach that applies proprietary investment research.

The ETF's strategy addresses a key concern of financial advisors by eliminating unfavorably rated stocks from the benchmark. RECS has earned a 5-star Overall Morningstar Rating and ranks in the top 10% of Morningstar's U.S. Large Blend category for the five-year period ending September 30, 2024. With a total expense ratio of 0.15%, RECS offers a cost-effective and tax-efficient solution for core equity exposure.

Managed by Christopher Lo, Jason Wang, and Henry Hom, RECS uses Columbia Threadneedle's proprietary quantitative models to evaluate companies based on quality, value, and catalyst factors. As of September 30, 2024, the ETF contained 357 US large-cap stocks across growth and value sectors.

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) has announced its schedule for the third quarter 2024 investor conference call. The company plans to release its financial results on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 after the New York Stock Exchange closes. A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Investors can access a live audio webcast of the conference call, along with presentation slides and an audio replay, on the Ameriprise Financial Investor Relations website at ir.ameriprise.com. Ameriprise Financial has been helping clients with their financial futures for 130 years, offering investment advice, global asset management, and insurance solutions through a network of over 10,000 financial advisors.

Star Mountain Capital, a specialized investment firm with over $4.0 billion in assets under management, has promoted Scott Couto from Senior Advisor to President. Couto, with over 30 years of experience in asset management, joins the firm's Executive Committee. His previous roles include Executive Vice President & Head of North America at Columbia Threadneedle Investments ($650+ billion AUM) and President of Fidelity Institutional Asset Management.

Couto's extensive experience in strategic leadership, business management, governance, risk management, and client relations is expected to maximize value for Star Mountain stakeholders. The firm focuses on generating defensive, premium yield and strong total returns from the less efficient and resource-intensive market of U.S. private small and medium-sized businesses in the lower middle-market.

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) announced that 21 of its financial advisors have been recognized on Barron's "2024 Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors" ranking. This prestigious list acknowledges the top advisors in the industry based on factors such as client asset volume, firm revenue generation, and practice quality, including high ethical standards.

Bill Williams, Executive Vice President and President of Ameriprise Independent Advisors channel, expressed pride in the advisors' achievements, noting their consistent excellence in client service and professional growth. Ameriprise supports these advisors with innovative technology, coaching programs, and robust wealth management capabilities.

Notable advisors on the list include Joel Bird, Dane Burkholder, AJ Jugan, Jon Kuttin, and Randy Linde, among others.

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) is launching its 13th annual match campaign to support Feeding America. The company will match public donations up to $250,000 through October 31, 2023, with each dollar providing 20 meals to those facing food insecurity. This initiative aims to address the ongoing challenge of hunger in America, which affects over 47 million people, including 14 million children.

Since partnering with Feeding America in 2009, Ameriprise has helped provide more than 124 million meals and contributed 400,000 volunteer hours. The matching campaign, established in 2010, has facilitated approximately 236 million meals. Additionally, Ameriprise will hold its 15th annual National Day of Service on November 14, 2024, mobilizing employees, advisors, and clients to support hunger relief efforts nationwide.

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) announced that Financial Advisor Nathan Brown, with nearly $150 million in assets, has joined the firm's branch channel from Edward Jones. Brown, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, chose Ameriprise for its robust technology platform and enhanced financial planning capabilities. He noted that Ameriprise's innovative solutions have helped him provide deeper advice and better service to his clients.

Brown's clients have responded positively to the move, experiencing a noticeable improvement in service. Ameriprise continues to attract experienced advisors, with over 400 joining in 2023 and approximately 1,700 in the last 5 years. This addition underscores Ameriprise's growing appeal in the financial advisory sector.