General Info

Ameriprise Financial began as Investors' Syndicate in 1894. Founder John Tappan envisioned a company that could tailor insurance and investment products for customers. The company has grown to more than 2 million clients to become one of the largest advisor networks in the United States. Ameriprise Financial has more than 10,000 personal financial advisors in 3,500-plus offices nationwide, including New Brighton, Minn. James M. Cracchiolo has been the chief executive officer of Ameriprise Financial for more then six years. He has been with the financials and investment firm for over 24 years. Cracchiolo earned an BS degree and a MBA from New York University. Ameriprise's investment products include annuities, certificates, IRAs, mutual funds and stocks and bonds. Ameriprise Financial also provides auto and home, disability, life and long-term care insurance. The company's banking services include checking, savings and CDs, home equity loans and lines of credit, money markets and mortgages.