Focused on growth. Committed to you.

As America's leader in financial planning¹, we serve approximately 2.8 million individual, business and institutional clients² and have created an ideal platform to continue to strengthen our leadership position. With the third largest advisor sales force in the U.S.³, Ameriprise has robust advisory capabilities. Advisors choose Ameriprise because of our financial planning focus, our broad capabilities and our commitment to helping them grow their practices. Our approach appeals to those who see their work — helping clients plan for their dreams — as more than a job.

Why Ameriprise?

• You've built a successful practice.
• You have clients who rely on you.
• You've brought your business this far.

Now take it to the next level with Ameriprise Financial. At Ameriprise Financial, you can truly make a difference as you combine your ideas and experience with our unique financial planning approach.

See how you can have more freedom to grow your business, more choices how you do it, and more income opportunities by making financial planning part of your practice.

Join us and you'll be part of a legacy that has provided financial solutions for clients for more than 110 years. See why you should join Ameriprise Financial.

Financial planning at Ameriprise.

While other companies talk about financial planning—Ameriprise Financial is dedicated to delivering true financial planning. Now it's your turn to make the most of these opportunities. Join us and we'll help you continue to build your practice through our unique and collaborative approach to long-term financial planning relationships called Dream > Plan > Track >^® Build business with the leader in financial planning.

Our financial advisor business models.

There are three ways to affiliate your practice with Ameriprise Financial.

1. Build equity in your practice as an independent franchisee financial advisor.
2. Leverage our support to build your career as an employee financial advisor.
3. Make valuable contributions as an associate financial advisor in an existing, successful practice.

You choose how and where you'll find success at Ameriprise Financial.

Supporting your practice.

As an Ameriprise financial advisor you'll have unsurpassed local and national practice support.

• National and local advertising programs
• Extensive marketing support
• Best-in-class training and development
• Business planning and practice development

With our support and services, you can focus on what you do best. You can build stronger client relationships in a culture of support.

Technology.

With technology from Ameriprise Financial you and your team can run your practice from one easy-to-use platform, manage your client relationships, foster more profitable relationships, and easily access the essential data you need everyday. See how innovative technology can streamline all areas of your business.

The transition process.

Make the move to Ameriprise Financial and you'll be surrounded by a dedicated transition team. From our corporate office to management in the field, we work together to help you move your book-of-business. You'll have the support, services, technology and training to help make the move a seamless success. What to expect during your transition.

Take the next step.

Help clients unleash the power of their dreams by creating deeper client relationships. Grow your practice and leverage the industry leader with the flexibility and brand power of Ameriprise Financial. Are you ready to make the move?

¹ Based on the number of financial plans annually disclosed in Form ADV, Part1A, Item 5 available at adviserinfo.sec.gov as of December 31, 2007 and the number of CFP^TM professionals documented by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.

² Ameriprise Financial 2007 Annual Report, March 10, 2008

³ Investment News – Top independent broker-dealers ranked by number of reps, January 28, 2008 edition

Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results.

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