Ameriprise Financial Inspires, Motivates and Empowers Women at Its 3rd Annual Women Advisor Summit

More than 600 women from Ameriprise recognized and celebrated for the work they do on behalf of clients

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) is dedicated to helping women advisors serve their clients, grow their practices and develop in their careers – that was the message conveyed at the firm’s 3rd annual Women Advisor Summit for franchise advisors in February. More than 600 women from Ameriprise – including advisors, field leaders and corporate employees – gathered in San Antonio, Texas for the three-day event, which featured compelling keynote speakers, business-building insights from Ameriprise executives and top women advisors, and breakout sessions featuring practical strategies and actionable takeaways.

Ameriprise hosts Women Advisor Summits each year as part of the firm’s broader diversity and inclusion strategy to recruit, retain, develop and engage a diverse workforce.

“We’re committed to making Ameriprise the firm of choice for women in the financial services industry,” said Bill Williams, Executive Vice President of the Ameriprise Franchise Group, which co-hosted the event with the firm’s Women’s Empowerment (WE) Network, which focuses on engaging, mentoring, and empowering women nationwide at Ameriprise. “This event is a fitting celebration of this commitment and showcases how we value our advisors’ talents, support their careers, and help them deliver the very best for clients.”

“Our Women Advisor Summits provide an amazing forum for women to connect, build community, and empower each other in the work we do on behalf of our clients,” said Deirdre McGraw, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations at Ameriprise. “We design these events with direct input from our financial advisors, and the feedback we receive is outstanding.”

To learn more about initiatives at Ameriprise to support women advisors, visit https://www.ameriprise.com/careers/experienced-financial-advisors/advisor-opportunities/women-advisors.

About Ameriprise Financial
At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 125 years. With extensive advisory, asset management and insurance capabilities and a nationwide network of approximately 10,000 financial advisors¹, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs. For more information, or to find an Ameriprise financial advisor, visit ameriprise.com.

¹Ameriprise Financial Q4 2019 Statistical Supplement.

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