# www.Ameriprise.com/llms.txt # www.Ameriprise.com > Founded in 1894, Ameriprise Financial helps individuals and institutions achieve their financial goals through a personalized, long-term approach supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors. ## What We Do - [What We Do](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning): Overview of Ameriprise's financial planning services, how they differ from other firms. - [Goal-Based Advice](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/goal-based-advice): Explains Ameriprise's approach to aligning financial advice with personal goals. - [How Can a Financial Advisor Help You?](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/goal-based-advice/what-does-a-financial-advisor-do): Describes how a financial advisor can help you achieve your financial goals. - [How to Find a Financial Advisor](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/goal-based-advice/how-to-find-a-financial-advisor): Explains how to find a financial advisor that you can trust. - [Working with a Financial Advisor](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/working-with-financial-advisor): What to expect when working with a financial advisor - [Your First Advisor Meeting](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/working-with-financial-advisor/your-first-advisor-meeting): What to expect in your first planning session. - [Changing Financial Advisors](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/working-with-financial-advisor/changing-financial-advisors): Describes the benefits and process of switching to an Ameriprise financial advisor. - [Personal Advisor Team](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/working-with-the-personal-advisor-team): Describes virtual advisory options and collaborative planning experience. - [Why Choose Ameriprise](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/why-choose-ameriprise): Highlights the Confident Retirement® approach and Ameriprise advisor strengths. - [How Ameriprise Compares](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/why-choose-ameriprise/compare-financial-advisors-with-ameriprise): Explains how Ameriprise compares to other financial firms. - [Our Approach](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/why-choose-ameriprise/our-confident-retirement-approach): Explains Ameriprise's approach to financial planning and advice. - [Ameriprise Reviews](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/why-choose-ameriprise/ameriprise-financial-reviews-and-ratings): Industry reviews and ratings. - [Advisor Credentials & Certifications](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/why-choose-ameriprise/our-financial-advisor-credentials): Showcases advisor credentials and certifications. - [Get to Know Us](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/why-choose-ameriprise/get-to-know-us): An in-depth look at the history of Ameriprise. - [Fees and Costs](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/financial-advice-services-costs): Information about how Ameriprise charges for advice and services. ## 2. Products - [Products Overview](https://www.ameriprise.com/products): Learn about the full suite of product offerings-investments, banking, insurance, annuities, and lending services. - [Achiever Circle](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/achiever-circle): Elite rewards program for Ameriprise clients. - [Cash, Cards & Lending](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending): Deposit, credit card, and lending products seamlessly integrated with advisory services. - [Bank CD](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/bank-cd): Certificate of deposit accounts offered through Ameriprise Bank. - [Bank Checking](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/bank-checking): Checking account options for Ameriprise clients. - [Bank Savings](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/bank-savings): High-yield savings accounts from Ameriprise Bank. - [Brokerage Sweep Options](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/brokerage-sweep-options): Cash sweep and cash-management account options. - [Cash Certificate Rates](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/cash-certificate-rates): Current rates on certificate deposit products. - [Cash Management Accounts](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/cash-management-accounts): Integrated accounts for liquidity and cash flow. - [Certificates](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/certificates): Certificate products for short-term savings. - [Certificate Rates](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/certificates/certificate-rates): Rate information for Ameriprise certificates. - [Credit Cards](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/credit-cards): Ameriprise-branded credit cards with reward benefits. - [Ameriprise Rewards](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/credit-cards/ameriprise-rewards): Client reward program tied to credit card usage. - [Premier Visa Signature](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/credit-cards/premier-visa-signature): Premium card offering enhanced travel and lifestyle rewards. - [Visa Signature](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/credit-cards/visa-signature): Standard Visa Signature card for Ameriprise clients. - [Home Loans](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/home-loans): Mortgage solutions available in partnership with advisors. - [Personal Trust Services](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/personal-trust-services): Trust and estate planning services linked to advisory relationships. - [Securities-Based Lending](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/cash-cards-lending/securities-based-lending): Loans collateralized by investment accounts. - [Insurance & Annuities](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities): Range of insurance and annuity products offered through RiverSource and partners. - [Annuities](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/annuities): Overview of fixed, indexed, variable and structured annuity options. - [Annuity Performance Reports](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/annuities/annuity-performance-reports): Access performance and prospectus documents for RiverSource annuities. - [Annuity Unit Values](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/annuities/annuity-unit-values): Daily unit values for RiverSource variable annuity investment options. - [Fixed Annuity](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/annuities/fixed): Information on guaranteed-return fixed annuities. - [Fixed Index Annuity](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/annuities/fixed-index): Indexed annuities that credit interest based on market indexes while protecting principal. - [Structured Annuities](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/annuities/structured): Index-linked structured annuity products with downside protection features. - [Variable Annuities](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/annuities/variable): Complex long-term investment vehicles with tax-deferred growth and guaranteed income options. - [Variable Annuity Prospectuses](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/annuities/variable-annuity-prospectuses): Prospectus and regulatory disclosures for RiverSource variable annuities. - [Auto & Home Insurance](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/auto-home): Property insurance offerings via partnership with American Family Insurance. - [Disability Insurance](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/disability-insurance): Income protection solutions in case of illness or injury. - [Life Insurance](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/life-insurance): Term and permanent life policies aligned with client goals. - [Life Insurance Performance Reports](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/life-insurance/insurance-performance-reports): Performance data for RiverSource life insurance products. - [Life Insurance Unit Values](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/life-insurance/insurance-unit-values): Daily values for life-insurance products. - [Life Insurance Prospectuses](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/life-insurance/life-insurance-prospectuses): Regulatory and prospectus documentation for life insurance offerings. - [Long-Term Care Insurance](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/insurance-annuities/long-term-care-insurance): Policies designed to cover extended care costs. - [Investments](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments): Investment offerings including IRAs, managed accounts, ETFs, bonds, and more. - [Alternative Investments](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/alternative-investments): Diversified non-traditional investments. - [Bonds](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/bonds): Individual fixed-income investments for portfolio diversification. - [Certificates of Deposit (Investments)](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/certificates/): Investment certificates for fixed yields. - [College Savings Plans](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/college-savings-plans): 529-plan accounts for education funding. - [Equity & Option Disclosures](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/equity-and-option-order-handling-disclosures): Compliance detail for option order execution. - [IRAs & Retirement Plans](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/iras-retirement-plans): Information on IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and retirement plan options. - [403(b) Plans for Nonprofits](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/iras-retirement-plans/403b-plans-nonprofits): Retirement planning tailored to nonprofit employees. - [Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/iras-retirement-plans/employer-sponsored-retirement-plans): Business retirement plan services. - [IRA Contribution Limits](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/iras-retirement-plans/ira-contribution-limits-eligibility): Rules for Traditional and Roth IRA contributions. - [Managed Accounts](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/managed-accounts): Professionally managed portfolios aligned with client goals. - [Mutual Funds](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/mutual-funds): Access to ~2,200 mutual funds across 130+ fund companies. - [Buying Mutual Funds & 529s](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/mutual-funds/buying-mutual-funds-529-plans): Guidelines for purchasing mutual funds and education savings plans. - [Options](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/options): Advanced investment instruments with order-handling disclosures. - [Statement of Financial Condition](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/statement-of-financial-condition): Regulatory disclosures about Ameriprise investment stability. - [Stocks & ETFs](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/stocks-etfs): Equity and exchange-traded products available through Ameriprise. - [Structured Products](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/structured-products): Structured notes and CDs that balance market exposure with protection. - [UITs (Unit Investment Trusts)](https://www.ameriprise.com/products/investments/uits): Professionally managed, passively designed pooled securities portfolios. ## 3. Financial Goals & Priorities - [Financial Goals Overview](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-goals-priorities): Overview of life-stage financial priorities. - [Retirement](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-goals-priorities/retirement): Strategies for saving, transitioning, and spending in retirement. - [Investing](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-goals-priorities/investing): Tailored investment planning for long-term goals. - [Education](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-goals-priorities/education): Saving for children's or grandchildren's education. - [Tax Planning](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-goals-priorities/tax): Tax-smart investing and portfolio management. - [Estate Planning](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-goals-priorities/estate): Protecting and transferring wealth. - [Insurance Needs](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-goals-priorities/insurance): Planning for income protection and legacy. - [Family Priorities](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-goals-priorities/family): Managing caregiving and multigenerational planning. ## 4. News & Research - [News & Research Overview](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-news-research): Timely financial insights and commentary. - [Market Insights](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-news-research/insights): Weekly and monthly market analysis. - [Market Volatility Resources](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-news-research/market-volatility): Resources and information on market volatility. - [Market Research Center](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-news-research/market-research-center): Professional views on current market trends. - [Fund Screeners](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-news-research/fund-screeners): Screening tool for finding investment options, including mutual funds and ETFs. - [Financial Calculators](https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-news-research/financial-calculators): A list of free financial calculators and tools. ## 6. Contact & Customer Service - [Contact] (https://www.ameriprise.com/customer-service/contact): General contact info: phone, email, secure-site inquiries, brokerage, client service links