Diversity, equity & inclusion

Through diversity, we all make a difference. At Ameriprise Financial, we believe that diverse perspectives, talent, and ideas are critical to delivering financial solutions that meet clients’ needs and make a difference in their financial lives. 

 

Vision

Belong, grow and contribute in a culture that unleashes potential.

Mission

We foster an inclusive culture where we embrace the unique contributions of everyone at Ameriprise and empower them to deliver value for our diverse clients, community and shareholders.

Our aspirations

  • To be a workforce that reflects the diverse clients and markets we aspire to serve around the world
  • To deliver shareholder value through industry-leading business initiatives by a diverse and engaged ecosystem of employees, advisors and suppliers
  • To be a leading firm in the financial services industry as measured by external recognition, engagement and external representation benchmarks

Diversity is supported through Ameriprise business resource networks that reflect the breadth and depth of communities across the firm.

These networks provide additional resources to support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Members focus their actions around four core areas: 

  • Leadership engagement and development
  • Business growth and support
  • Community involvement
  • Cultural awareness

Employee Networks

Every support channel is critical to building a diverse and inclusive culture. That’s why we make sure our employees have access to a range of programs that provide the resources they need to feel supported and empowered to pursue successful careers. Key programs include:

Abilities (STRIVE)

Abilities Network (STRIVE)

Asian-American Employee Network (EASTWEST)

Asian-American Employee Network (EASTWEST)

Black Employee Network (BEN)

Black Employee Network (BEN)

Christian Employee Network (SALT)

Christian Employee Network (SALT)

Family & Life Stages (FLS)

Family & Life Stages (FLS)

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (PRIDE)

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning Network (PRIDE)

Hispanics, Latinos & Amigos (¡HOLA!)

Hispanics, Latinos & Amigos (¡HOLA!)

Jewish Interest (CHAI)

Jewish Interest Network (CHAI)

Muslim Connecting & Contributing to Ameriprise (MECCA)

Muslim Employees Connecting & Contributing to Ameriprise (MECCA)

South Asian Network of Ameriprise (SANA)

South Asian Network of Ameriprise (SANA)

Veteran’s (VETNET)

Veteran’s Employee Network (VETNET)

Women’s Interest (WIN)

 Women’s Interest Network (WIN)

Young Professionals (YPN)

Young Professionals Network (YPN)

Advisor Networks

As an Ameriprise advisor, you’ll also have access to other advisor networks that are championed by advisors, field leaders and staff. They have assistance from our corporate Diversity & Inclusion team and are open to anyone interested in learning more.

Black Empowerment Advisor Community Network (BEACN)

Join a community dedicated to educating, empowering and advocating on behalf of our Black colleagues, clients and community. BEACN provides a platform to connect, learn and grow with one another while championing important issues, such as talent development and financial literacy among the Black community.

The Women’s Empowerment (WE) advisor network

Engaging, educating and empowering women. The WE advisor network enables women to build a community based on four primary areas of interest: advocacy, education, service and community. WE is open to all advisors.

Christian Financial Advisor Network (CFAN)

CFAN is a network of over a thousand independent advisors dedicated to serving clients from a Christian world view. Their mission is to help advisors live at the intersection of faith and finance. CFAN is open to all independent advisors.

Diverse perspectives make us stronger

We recognize that every person and practice is truly unique. Our ongoing commitment to furthering diversity and inclusion efforts has always served to strengthen our culture.

Our values guide our growth:

  • Client focused
  • Integrity always
  • Excellence in all we do
  • Respect for individuals and for the communities where we live and work

Recent awards, pledges and recognition

  • Ameriprise is proud to be included in the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) as a "Best Place to Work" for disability inclusion.1

  • Financial has been recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for the 10th consecutive year.2
  • Ameriprise Financial is included in FTSE4Good index series designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating specific environmental, social, and governance practices.3

We are committed to inclusion in every part of the Ameriprise experience so that all employees and advisors feel that they belong, can grow and develop in their careers with us.

“We respect each other. We value diversity and inclusion and work as a team to achieve our goals. Our people are key to our success. We develop our people, reward performance and strengthen our communities by supporting organizations that our employees and advisors support through their money and time.”

Rudy Rodriguez

Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Accessibility

At Ameriprise Financial, we believe that diverse perspectives, talent, and ideas are critical to delivering financial solutions that meet clients’ needs and make a difference in their financial lives. We are committed to an accessible digital experience to anyone visiting any of our digital properties, regardless of ability.

We are regularly updating ameriprise.com, but if you encounter any barriers on our site, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly. We welcome your feedback.

1The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”. The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. The organizations are complimentary and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and credible to corporations and the disability community. The tool was developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates. Learn more at: www.DisabilityEqualityIndex.org
2The term Military Friendly® is a registered trademark of Viqtory, Inc., and is used with permission. For more information, visit www.militaryfriendly.com/mfguide/. Designees are evaluated based upon surveys submitted in the year of the award's designation. 2023. 
3The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed by FTSE Russell to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.