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Ameriprise Financial

Financial planning advice and financial advisors

Financial Advisor Associate

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/19/2026Deadline 10/24/26
$31.2k
Mid
Bachelor's
Middleton, MA, USA
Hybrid
Finance & BankingWealth Management & Financial Advisory

About the job

Requirements
  • Join Ameriprise in a team practice and support a seasoned financial advisor or advisors.
  • Obtain required licenses and credentials within 150 days of hire: FINRA Series 7; active State Securities Agent Registration (Series 63 or 66); active Investment Adviser Representative Registration (Series 65 or 66); and state Life, Health Insurance, and Variable Products lines.
Responsibilities
  • Work with an experienced advisor to build a personal book of business and develop ongoing financial planning relationships focused on clients' goals.
  • Build a pipeline of personal and professional contacts and new leads.
  • Attend and engage in licensing coaching and make progress within the program's licensing and appointment-preparation timelines.
  • Assist seasoned financial advisors in working with clients to achieve their financial goals.
  • Serve as a team practice member and create and deliver a differentiated client experience.
  • Support clients and prospects holistically or specialize in products or services.
  • Develop and execute a marketing plan to achieve client-acquisition goals.
  • Identify clients to engage or re-engage in financial planning relationships.
  • Gather and analyze data and develop financial planning recommendations.
  • Help prepare and deliver financial plans and foster ongoing financial planning relationships with clients.
  • Develop product expertise, run illustrations, and create product-centric recommendations for clients and prospects.
  • Manage assigned parts of the business, such as operations, process improvements, staff-meeting agendas, or budgets and expenses.
  • Manage the practice's client service model and its consistent execution.
  • Follow business and professional ethics and legal and regulatory requirements when serving clients and prospects.
Desired Qualifications
  • Four-year college degree from an accredited institution.
  • Confidence, perseverance, and a desire to succeed in a goal-oriented environment.
  • Accountability for results.
  • Verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
  • Willingness and desire to learn from seasoned financial advisors and work in a collaborative, team-centric environment.

About the company

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Ameriprise Financial

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Ameriprise Financial provides financial planning and advisory services through its network of financial advisors. Its offerings include retirement planning, investment advice, and strategies to manage risk and cash flow, with emphasis on helping clients improve retirement readiness and make informed financial decisions. The company combines financial planning concepts with investment advisory services through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and leverages a nationwide advisor network, independent planning insights, and FINRA/SIPC-registered compliance. Differences from competitors come from a personalized, advice-driven approach tied to retirement goals and a broad suite of planning resources, not just product sales, supported by educational content and planning tools. The goal is to help clients plan for their dreams today and tomorrow by delivering tailored guidance, planning strategies, and ongoing financial support through trusted financial advisors.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1894

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $4.9 billion, topping estimates despite margin pressure.
  • Huntington Bank brings 260 advisors and $28 billion assets later in 2026.
  • Q2 2026, it added 79 experienced advisors and raised repurchases $5.5 billion.

What critics are saying

  • April 2, 2026 FINRA fined Ameriprise $450,000 and restitution over annuity supervision.
  • September 24, 2026, Edward Jones won $4.7 million over Ameriprise advisor poaching.
  • The Virtual Advice Unit pressures smaller-client exits, risking retention and referrals by 2027.

What makes Ameriprise Financial unique

  • Ameriprise unifies 10,000-plus advisors across employee and independent channels under Bill Williams.
  • July 27, 2026, it announced $1 billion annual technology and AI spend.
  • Ameriprise combines planning, insurance, and asset management inside one advisor-led platform.

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  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Wealth Management
Oct 19th, 2026
Citizens sues Ameriprise, accusing ex-advisor of breaking employment contracts.

Citizens sues Ameriprise, accusing ex-advisor of breaking employment contracts. Citizens Securities is seeking a restraining order against Ameriprise and Darrell Smith in federal court in Massachusetts, alleging that Smith solicited former clients shortly after changing firms. October 19, 2026 Want a quick summary? Citizens Bank has filed a lawsuit against Ameriprise Financial, alleging that the firm recruited a former advisor who subsequently violated his employment contract by misappropriating trade secrets and aggressively soliciting the bank's clients. Citizen Securities (a broker/dealer wholly-owned subsidiary of Citizens Bank) filed the suit against Ameriprise and its former employee, Darrell Smith, in Massachusetts federal court last week, and claimed Ameriprise used "unfair methods of competition and committed unfair acts" when allegedly using Citizens' trade secrets. According to the complaint, Citizens hired Smith in 2008 as an advisor, working in several Massachusetts bank branches. In the suit, Citizens alleged that most of its advisors were based in bank branches and worked with referred clients (and thus weren't expected to build their own books of business). Citizens also alleged that as part of his employment, Smith agreed not to disclose what he learned about clients after leaving the firm, and that he wouldn't be allowed to solicit Citizens clients for one year after leaving. At the time he left, Citizens estimated he managed about $194 million in client assets. According to court documents, Smith resigned from Citizens on Sept. 25 and immediately joined Ameriprise (where he'd worked between 2003 and 2007, according to SEC records). Citizens claims that in the days after quitting, Smith reached out to his former clients, asking them to move their accounts to Ameriprise; the firm said Smith started with the largest accounts he managed. According to Citizens, Smith "pressed" clients to make quick decisions and even visited them at their homes. "Upon information and belief, Mr. Smith called one client and the client's family 12 times after he resigned," the complaint read. "He told clients that Ameriprise had brought in a team to help him move his clients, that the team would leave at the end of the week of October 5, 2026, and that they had to decide by then." According to Citizens, Smith didn't need to copy information to solicit clients, but "knew from his work at Citizens which clients he served and how to reach them." Citizens said that by Oct. 14, about $37 million in assets had left Citizens, and the firm suspects they moved to Ameriprise. Citizens purports that Ameriprise assembled personnel to help Smith move his clients to Ameriprise, and that they planned the transfers before Smith resigned. Additionally, Citizens noted that the firm already took Ameriprise to court this year regarding Scott Coppock, another advisor who moved firms. According to Citizens, Coppock testified that "Ameriprise knew he was leaving Citizens and helped him move clients' assets after he resigned," and that a Massachusetts court ordered Coppock not to contact former Citizens clients that hadn't already moved. Citizens claims Ameriprise was aware of this injunction before Smith moved. Representatives from Citizens declined to comment. Officials from Ameriprise did not respond to a request for comment prior to publication. In the complaint, Citizens is seeking a restraining order and an injunction prohibiting Smith from contacting Citizens' clients and from using Citizens' client records "whether taken from Citizens' records or reproduced from memory," among other demands. Senior Reporter, Wealth Management Patrick Donachie is a senior reporter for Wealth Management, covering federal and state regulation, litigation and M&A deals in financial services. Patrick was born in Staten Island, and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Markowski Investments
Oct 1st, 2026
Wall Street's dirty secret: why your account size determines the quality of advice you get.

Wall Street's dirty secret: why your account size determines the quality of advice you get. October 1 2026 The small client problem Wall Street does not want you to know about. I have been covering this story since the year 2000. I wrote a column in 2005 called "Call Center Hell" about Merrill Lynch rounding up its smaller customers and herding them off to centralized service centers staffed by inexperienced personnel. FINRA investigated those call centers in Hopewell, New Jersey and Jacksonville, Florida. It was a disaster then, and the same game is being played today, just with a shinier name. Now Ameriprise has rolled out what they are calling a Virtual Advice Unit. Let that sink in. They are literally creating a separate tier of service for clients they have decided are not profitable enough. They are paying advisors a flat $1,000 to hand off their smaller clients to this unit, provided those clients stay there for at least a year. That is the buyout. That is what your financial relationship is worth to them. What the industry really thinks about smaller investors. I have attended dozens of industry conferences over the years. Without fail, there is always some practice management expert on stage telling advisors the same thing. Fire your small clients. They are a PITA, a pain in the asset. Your business will be better without them. That is the culture inside these firms. It is not a secret on Wall Street. It is only a secret to the people getting shuffled around. Here is how the compensation structure actually enforces this attitude: * Merrill Lynch slashed advisor pay to 20% on accounts under $500,000 * Merrill Lynch pays nothing on households below $250,000 in assets * Ameriprise is paying advisors a one-time $1,000 fee to offload smaller clients to their virtual unit * Wirehouse firms routinely eliminate or sharply reduce advisor compensation on smaller accounts, removing any financial incentive to serve those clients well When you remove the financial incentive, you remove the attention. It is that simple. Who is actually answering the phone in these units. Ameriprise's official pitch for the Virtual Advice Unit says clients will receive "personal advice backed by the firm's innovative capabilities, deep resources, and high standards of service." That is marketing copy designed to make you feel good about being deprioritized. Here is the reality. These centralized units are staffed by entry-level employees. Go look at the LinkedIn job listings. Pass your Series 65, earn a modest salary, and get to work. These young workers are not experienced portfolio managers. They are trainees. Your account becomes part of their on-the-job education. The incentive structure tells the whole story: * Senior advisors are financially penalized for keeping smaller accounts * The clients who get moved have no say in the transition * The new service tier is positioned as a benefit, not a demotion * Firms collect ongoing fees while delivering a reduced standard of care What this means for your financial future. If you have a smaller account at one of these major wirehouses, you need to understand where you stand in their business model. You are not a priority. You are overhead. The advisor who shook your hand and said they would take care of you has been given a financial incentive to hand you off to someone with far less experience. This is not a new problem. It is a structural problem baked into how these firms make money. The conflict of interest is not subtle. It is the entire business model. When I started my firm, I made a decision. Minvest is not doing this. Minvest is not firing small clients. Minvest is not shuffling people off to a phone bank staffed by rookies. The fact that I have to keep making this case, decade after decade, tells you everything you need to know about how Wall Street actually views everyday investors.

MarketScreener
Sep 24th, 2026
Next-Gen advisor with more than $120 million in assets joins Ameriprise Financial for technology and growth opportunities.

Next-Gen advisor with more than $120 million in assets joins Ameriprise Financial for technology and growth opportunities. Colin Gates joins The Atlantic Group, a growing $2 billion Ameriprise practice led by next-generation advisors in Boca Raton, Fla. Published on 09/24/2026 at 10:42 am EDT Business Wire Financial advisor Colin Gates, CPWA(R) recently joined the branch channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. where he managed more than $120 million in client assets. Gates has joined The Atlantic Group, a well-established Ameriprise financial advisory practice led by founding partners and next-generation advisors Andrew Lerner, APMA(TM), AWMA(TM), CFP, ChFC(R), and Logan Shalmi APMA(TM) in Boca Raton, Fla. As Gates evaluated the next chapter of his business, he prioritized finding a firm and team aligned with his long-term vision for clients and growth. The opportunity to join The Atlantic Group, a rapidly growing Ameriprise team led by next-generation financial advisors who share his vision for long-term growth, made the decision especially compelling. "Ameriprise immediately stood out because of its commitment to helping advisors grow and the investments it continues to make in technology, planning capabilities and operational support," said Gates. "Those resources will help me deliver an even better experience for clients while creating greater efficiencies in my practice. Combined with the opportunity to join The Atlantic Group, a team that's building for the future and shares my growth-minded approach, it became clear that Ameriprise was the right fit for the next chapter of my business." Gates and Shalmi have known each other for years, having attended high school together. That longstanding relationship, combined with a shared philosophy around client service and practice management, made the move a natural fit. "As I explored different options, I kept coming back to the combination of Ameriprise and The Atlantic Group," said Gates. "Logan, Andrew and the team have built an impressive business with a collaborative culture and a clear vision for where they're headed. The opportunity to be part of that environment while continuing to elevate the client experience with the tools, resources and support of Ameriprise was especially appealing." Since transitioning from Oppenheimer to Ameriprise in October 2025, The Atlantic Group has continued to build significant momentum, adding three financial advisors, three support staff members and more than $400 million in client assets. Today, the practice includes 12 financial advisors and 10 support staff members who collectively manage approximately $2 billion in client assets. The team is supported locally by Ameriprise Branch Manager Drew Granauro, Ameriprise Complex Director Daniel Landrau and Ameriprise Regional Vice President Michael Rearden. Ameriprise has continued to attract experienced, productive financial advisors, with approximately 1,700 joining the firm in the last 5 years.[1] To find out why experienced financial advisors are joining Ameriprise, visit ameriprise.com/why. About the Ameriprise Ultimate Advisor Partnership The Ameriprise Ultimate Advisor Partnership offers a differentiated experience for advisors that helps them accelerate growth while delivering an excellent client experience. Combined with the company's culture of support and independence, the Ultimate Advisor Partnership enables advisors to scale their businesses, deepen client relationships and drive referrals for future growth. About Ameriprise Financial At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 130 years[2]. With extensive investment advice, global asset management capabilities and insurance solutions, and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 financial advisors, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs. [1] Ameriprise Financial Q4 2025 Earnings Release. [2] Company founded June 29, 1894 Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP(R), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(R), and CFP(R)(with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks. Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Investment products are not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Securities offered by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260924125153/en/ (C) Business Wire - 2026

Business Wire
Sep 9th, 2026
Ameriprise Financial matching public donations to Feeding America(R) now through Oct. 31.

Ameriprise Financial matching public donations to Feeding America(R) now through Oct. 31. The company's annual match campaign will help provide 5 million meals to families and individuals facing hunger MINNEAPOLIS-(BUSINESS WIRE)-For the 15th consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) will match donations to Feeding America(R)(up to $250,000) to support people facing hunger across the U.S. While millions of people across the country work hard to provide for themselves and their families, nearly 48 million people, including more than 14 million children, experience food insecurity. With the Ameriprise match, each dollar donated through October 31 will help provide 20 meals* to families and individuals working to build a more food-secure future. Participation is easy and open to the public: visit www.feedingamerica.org/ameriprise to give online. "Hunger remains a significant challenge in communities across the country, but we can all work together to help our neighbors," said Jennifer Jones, Vice President of Community Relations at Ameriprise Financial. "Ameriprise has a longstanding commitment to hunger relief, and we're proud to partner with Feeding America to help address food insecurity and support people facing hunger. We encourage others to join us in making a meaningful difference." Since establishing a partnership with Feeding America in 2009, Ameriprise advisors, employees and clients have helped provide more than 153 million meals and volunteered nearly 420,000 hours to support Feeding America and other hunger-relief organizations nationwide. The Ameriprise matching campaign was established in 2010 to encourage additional donations to Feeding America. In addition to the matching campaign, Ameriprise is partnering with Feeding America for its 17th annual National Day of Service, which will be on November 5, 2026. This nationwide volunteer effort will bring together thousands of Ameriprise employees, advisors, and clients ahead of the holiday season to help people facing food insecurities. "We are grateful for longstanding partners like Ameriprise who have stayed committed to our shared vision of a hunger-free America," said Elizabeth Pettengill, Interim Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships at Feeding America. "Ending hunger takes all of us, especially now when families are feeling the pressure of rising food costs and tight budgets. Ameriprise's match campaign has been - and continues to be - part of a critical and collective effort in ensuring neighbors facing hunger have access to the food they need to thrive." About Feeding America Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger, Feeding America(R) unites the country to ensure everyone has access to food and a thriving future. We support tens of millions of people as part of a nationwide network of 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries and meal programs. Powered by leaders and volunteers embedded in local communities, we are one of the nation's most effective food distribution systems to drive immediate impact today - and a catalyst for long-term change through advocating for legislation that improves food security and work to address its factors. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters, acting united with unwavering commitment to provide nourishing food and work to end hunger at its roots so everyone can live fuller, healthier lives. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more. About Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Ameriprise Financial is dedicated to utilizing the firm's resources and talents to improve the lives of individuals and build strong communities. The firm was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Charitable Companies of 2026[1]. Through grants, volunteerism and employee and advisor gift matching programs, the company supports more than 8,000 nonprofits globally. The company also has a longstanding commitment to volunteerism. Each year, the firm's employees are eligible for eight hours of paid time off to volunteer. In 2025, Ameriprise volunteers collectively contributed more than 50,000 hours to nonprofits in communities across the country. About Ameriprise Financial At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 130 years[2]. With extensive investment advice, global asset management capabilities and insurance solutions, and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 financial advisors, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs. *About the Match: Ameriprise Financial has committed $250,000 to Feeding America. This amount will be used to double the impact of gifts received between Sept. 1, 2026, and Oct. 31, 2026. Gifts received after the campaign or in excess of this amount will not be matched but will still help provide food for people in need. Currently, $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks. Historical meal equivalencies vary and are updated each year. [1] Newsweek partnered with Statista to recognize America's Most Charitable Companies. Eligible companies were evaluated September to December 2025 and scored on each of three items: survey of approximately 18,000 U.S. residents providing perceptions of companies' philanthropic activities; social listening via mention tracking with sentiment across news and online sources; research of key performance indicators that represent important aspects of a company's philanthropy performance. Ameriprise did not pay a fee to be evaluated but did pay a fee to publicly cite the results. [2] Company founded June 29, 1894

Family Wealth Report
Aug 26th, 2026
Who's moving where in wealth management? - EisnerAmper, LPL Financial, others.

Who's moving where in wealth management? - EisnerAmper, LPL Financial, others. Editorial Staff August 26, 2026 The latest senior wealth management industry moves, appointments and personnel changes in North America. EisnerAmper Prosperity, an EisnerAmper company, has named Jeff Lenhart as president of its wealth management business. He is succeeding Michele Martin, who will be remaining with the firm. Lenhart will oversee the firm's leadership, strategic direction and long-term growth, Prosperity said in a statement yesterday. He has joined from Forvis Mazars, where he was a partner and served as Southeast regional leader of the firm's national wealth management business. Lenhart holds a BS in organizational behavior and finance from the University of Missouri-St Louis and an MS in personal financial planning from the College for Financial Planning. He is a CFP professional and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation, and a member of the Financial Planning Association and the American Institute of CPAs. LPL Financial LPL Financial announced that a number of advisors and teams had joined in recent days: Financial advisors Pat Gilbert and James Gilbert of Preferred Financial Group joined LPL's broker-dealer and RIA platforms. The team, which reported serving about $230 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets, has joined LPL from Harbour Investments. The father-and-son team is based in the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Michigan areas. Advisors Paul McCutchen and Jarod Wesson of McCutchen Wesson Wealth Advisors also joined the B/D and RIA platform. The team, which reported serving about $190 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets, has also joined LPL from Edward Jones. Based in Marion, Arkansas, the advisors have over 30 years of combined experience. Raymond James Raymond James has welcomed financial advisor Jeffrey Stillwell to its independent advisor channel. Stillwell arrived from Ameriprise Financial Services where he managed about $240 million in client assets. Operating as Stillwell Financial Advisors in Red Bank, New Jersey, he provides financial planning and investment guidance to business owners, family offices, retirees, endowments, foundations and nonprofit organizations. He is joined by operations manager Theresa Francy.