AMPMEDIUM SIGNALOPPORTUNITY10-K

Ameriprise demonstrated strong operational momentum with assets under management growing $200B to $1.7 trillion while generating robust cash flow growth of 26%.

The company appears to be executing well on its asset gathering strategy, with the language changes emphasizing enhanced investment solutions and global capabilities expansion. The shift from focusing primarily on "mature markets in the U.S. and Europe" to pursuing broader "opportunities to leverage collective capabilities" suggests a more ambitious growth trajectory.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Ameriprise delivered strong financial performance across key metrics, with operating cash flow surging 26% to $8.3B and stockholders equity increasing 25% to $6.5B, while debt levels remained controlled with only an 11% increase to $2.2B. The company returned more capital to shareholders through increased buybacks ($2.9B vs $2.4B), indicating confidence in cash generation capabilities. The overall financial picture signals a company successfully converting asset growth into strong cash flows while maintaining a solid balance sheet position.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+26.2%
$6.6B→$8.3B

Operating cash flow grew 26.2% — strong conversion of earnings to cash, healthy business fundamentals.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+25.3%
$5.2B→$6.5B

Equity base grew 25.3% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+18.8%
$2.4B→$2.9B

Share repurchases increased 18.8% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+11%
$2.0B→$2.2B

Debt rose 11% — additional borrowing for investment or operations; monitor coverage ratios.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-19
PRIOR — 2025-02-20
ADDED
Form 10-K Summary 162 Signatures 163 Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant 165 Index Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
We carry out our strategy through two primary go-to-market approaches: Wealth Management and Asset Management.
We are positioned to grow our assets under management and advisement and are pursuing opportunities to leverage the collective capabilities of our global asset management business in order to enhance our investment solutions and to develop new solutions that are responsive to client demand in an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace.
We benefit from key strategic relationships we have established, and we have strong retail, institutional and alternative capabilities.
As of December 31, 2025, we had $1.7 trillion in assets under management, administration, and advisement, compared to $1.5 trillion as of December 31, 2024.
Through our RiverSource Life companies or RiverSource , which is the combination of RiverSource Life Insurance Company ( RiverSource Life ) and RiverSource Life Insurance Co.
of New York ( RiverSource Life of NY , we make available annuity, insurance and disability income products.
Our Segments - Advice Wealth Management We provide financial planning and advice, as well as full-service brokerage services, to more than 3.5 million retail clients through our financial advisors.
Banking, lending, and cash management solutions help clients establish financial flexibility while planning for both short- and 3 Index Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Our Financial Advisor Platform With more than 10,000 advisors, Ameriprise is one of the top branded advisor platforms in the U.S.
REMOVED
Form 10-K Summary 163 Signatures 164 Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant 166 Index Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
We utilize two go-to-market approaches in carrying out this strategy: Wealth Management and Asset Management.
We are positioned to grow our assets under management and advisement and strengthen our asset management offerings to existing and new clients.
We benefit from key strategic relationships we have established and have a strong institutional presence.
Our asset management capabilities are designed to address mature markets in the U.S.
and Europe while expanding into new global and emerging markets.
We continue to pursue opportunities to leverage the collective capabilities of our global asset management business in order to enhance our investment solutions and to develop new solutions that are responsive to client demand in an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace.
As of December 31, 2024, we had $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration, and advisement, compared to $1.4 trillion as of December 31, 2023.
We use our RiverSource brand for our annuity and protection products issued by RiverSource Life Insurance Company ( RiverSource Life ) and RiverSource Life Insurance Co.
of New York ( RiverSource Life of NY and, together with RiverSource Life, the RiverSource Life companies or RiverSource ).
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