MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameriprise Financial today announced that nine financial advisors were named to Barrons list of the Top 100 Women Financial Advisors in the country. Barrons magazine recognizes the industrys top women advisors based on several factors, which include levels of professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by more than 4,000 of the nations most productive women advisors.

Its no surprise that these highly talented advisors have earned a place on this distinguished list, said Bill Williams, Executive Vice President of the Ameriprise Franchise Group. Their accomplishments reflect their unwavering commitment to clients. Were also proud to have the #1 ranked Top Woman Advisor at our firm. Kimberlee Orth started her career at Ameriprise and has built an incredible practice grounded in helping people achieve their financial goals. She truly represents the best of Ameriprise.

We applaud the advisors who have earned this recognition, said Pat OConnell, Executive Vice President of the Ameriprise Advisor Group & Ameriprise Financial Institutions Group. They continuously raise the bar when it comes to operating highly successful practices and providing clients with exceptional service.

These advisors have built incredible practices and were proud of everything theyve accomplished, said Deirdre McGraw, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations at Ameriprise. They care deeply about their clients and bring the best of Ameriprise to the people they work with. We know women make great financial advisors and were dedicated to being a place where they can have rewarding careers and make a difference in the lives of their clients.

Ameriprise is committed to being the firm of choice for women in the financial services industry. As part of its strategy to recruit, retain, develop and engage a diverse workforce, the company hosts annual Womens Advisor Summits and sponsors the Ameriprise Womens Empowerment (WE) Network.

Financial services is a great profession for women and Im honored to be in the company of the most successful in the industry, says Kimberlee Orth, Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor and Barrons #1 ranked Top Women Advisor on the 2020 list. Ive been with Ameriprise my entire career and with the support of my wonderful team, weve built a business that helps people achieve their life goals by making smart and informed financial decisions. Making a positive impact on their lives while at the same time growing my practice and investing in my talented team has been incredibly fulfilling.

Its no secret that women are underrepresented in the industry, said Audree Begay, Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor who was featured in the Barrons Top Women Advisor article. This trend is starting to shift as firms like Ameriprise are providing more opportunities to recruit, develop, and mentor women who have the talent and skills to succeed in the industry. On a personal level, Im dedicated to making my practice a place where women can enter the industry and grow in their careers.

The full list of Barrons Top 100 Women Financial Advisors can be found at Barrons.com.

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About Ameriprise Financial

At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 125 years. With a network of approximately 10,000 financial advisors and extensive asset management, advisory and insurance capabilities, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of consumer financial needs. For more information, visit ameriprise.com.

Source: Barrons, July 17, 2020 Barrons Top 100 Women Financial Advisors. Barrons is a registered trademark of Dow Jones, L.P.; all rights reserved.

Barrons listings are based on data compiled by many of the nations most productive advisors, which is then submitted to and judged by Barrons. Key factors and criteria include: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory and compliance record, and years of professional experience. Barrons is a registered trademark of Dow Jones, L.P.; all rights reserved. This award is not indicative of this advisors future performance.

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