Bringing a depth of understanding, experience and knowledge to our financial institution partners.
As a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, we help individuals and families navigate the present without losing sight of the future.
Learn how Ameriprise can help build and transform your program.
Meet your dedicated team
Jay McAnelly
Group Vice President | Ameriprise Financial Institutions Group
As Group Vice President, Jay McAnelly is responsible for the day-to-day operations and growth of the Ameriprise Financial Institutions Group (AFIG) – a channel which is dedicated to bringing non-deposit investment programs to banks and credit unions across the country.
Prior to joining AFIG, McAnelly spent 20 years as a partner with Investment Professionals, Inc., (IPI), a privately held broker-dealer serving the financial institution space which was subsequently acquired by Ameriprise in 2017. He served as IPI’s President & CEO from 2010 to 2018. McAnelly began his career as a financial advisor located at a small community bank and continued to increase his responsibilities and oversight. He is a board member of the Bank Insurance & Securities Association (BISA).
McAnelly received his B.A. from the University of North Texas.
Chris Melton
Managing National Director
Financial Institutions Business Development
Justin Quillen
Managing Director
Super Regional Financial Institutions Business Development
Connie Gregory
Regional Director
Financial Institutions Business Development, Western Region
John Hoffman
Regional Director
Financial Institutions Business Development, Eastern Region
Your institution and financial advisors are surrounded and supported by a dedicated team committed to an outstanding client and advisor experience.
“We were drawn to Ameriprise because of the firm’s enhanced technology and focus on providing financial advisors with the tools they need to be successful.”
Heath Fountain | Colony Bank
President and CEO
“The growth opportunities I've experienced since joining Ameriprise Financial have been remarkable. There is a clear-cut advantage here in terms of advisor support, extensive resources, and coaching. The technology at Ameriprise is a key differentiator that allows me to continue to build and deepen client relationships.”
Zach Archer | Great Plains Investment Service
Financial Advisor and Managing Director
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